JOB LOCATION
Aurora, Colorado 80016-2946
City of Aurora, Colorado
It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora, we're growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization. At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of: Integrity, Respect, Professionalism, and Customer Service, and we welcome all who share these values to apply.
Why Work for Aurora?
- Make a difference in the lives of real people every day
- Diverse community
- Competitive total compensation package
- Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan
- Light rail station minutes away
- On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement
- Access to innovation workspaces
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Salary to be commensurate with experience.
The full salary range for this position is $71,040 - $122,100 Annually
The hiring salary range for this position is $71,040 - $97,680 Annually
The deadline to apply to this position is July 11th, however it is subject to close at any time once a qualified pool of applications has been obtained.
OVERVIEW OF POSITION / DEPARTMENT
The Engineer I / Engineer II position with a specialty in hydraulic modeling will be responsible for a variety of engineering and technical tasks primarily focusing on supporting the utility’s transmission & distribution (T&D), sanitary sewer collection system, raw water, and reuse system models. The position may also manage projects related to modeling, master planning, and/or asset management. A successful candidate for this position could be brought on as either an Engineer I or Engineer II depending on the candidate’s skills and experience.
GENERAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Apply basic engineering knowledge and understanding to assigned tasks
- Read, review and understand construction drawings, engineering reports, and operations and maintenance manuals
- Coordinate and collaborate with team members in the division, department, City and third party as required
- Initiate and manage consultant contracts as required, including the development of scopes of work and budgets, negotiating contracts with consultants, and coordinating activity involving multiple divisions
- Write memos, develop presentations, and create figures
- Deliver high quality work products
- Be responsive, courteous and customer service oriented
MODELING DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Oversee and/or directly perform the development, update, and maintenance of the hydraulic models representing the water transmission and distribution system (T&D system), raw water system, reuse system, as well as the wastewater collection system (sewer system)
- Operate the models to answer operations and planning questions in support of various staff and divisions including management, operations, water resources, planning, development review, and engineering
- Assure new infrastructure meets local and regional system hydraulic requirements by reviewing developer-driven and capital project models for compliance with established hydraulic design guidelines
- The selected candidate may have the opportunity to manage projects related to master planning, modeling, and/or asset management
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & WORKING CONDITIONS
An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.
Education:
- Bachelor of Engineering Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Computer Science, or directly related field from ABET accredited program
Experience:
- For Engineer I: Zero (0) to two (2) years of relevant experience performing engineering calculations and performing project (or task) management.
- For Engineer II: Required: Two (2) years of relevant experience performing engineering calculations and performing project (or task) management. Preference for prior municipality/utility experience.
Knowledge:
- General proficiency in MS Office products
- Knowledge of geographical information systems (GIS), InfoSewer Pro, InfoSewer, AquaTwin Sewer considered a plus
Abilities:
- Ability to take on tasks and manage successful completion of those tasks
- Ability to manage and prioritize workload
- Ability to learn, document and apply technical criteria
- Ability to read, review, and write technical documentation
- Ability to procure and manage contractors/consultants
- Ability to effectively communicate with supervisor, teammates, contractors, and/or consultants
- Ability to establish and maintain effective professional relationships with City employees, officials, and the general public
- Ability to accept feedback graciously and learn from prior experiences
Skills:
- Strong analytical and interpersonal skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Exemplary technical writing and reading skills
- Motivation, ability, and perseverance for daily duties
- Ability to effectively manage a high-volume workload with multiple competing deadlines
- Teamwork
- Professionalism
- Positive attitude
Competency Requirements:
- High energy, positive "can do" attitude with a high level of accountability for driving results
- Strong focus on customer needs and approachability
- Undisputed integrity and trust
- Excellent problem solving and communication skills
- Ability to effectively deal with change and ambiguity
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively build relationships and manage conflict
- High learning agility, driven to continuously develop existing and new skills
- Ability to work effectively within and to contribute to a team approach
Licenses and Certifications:
- Professional Project Manager (PMP), and/or Engineering in Training (EIT), and/or Professional Engineering in the State of Colorado considered a plus
- Colorado driver's license with a good driving history
WORKING CONDITIONS
Essential Personnel:
- When a local announcement of emergency or disaster is declared by the City, all City of Aurora employees may be required to work as essential personnel.
Physical Demands:
- Sedentary physical work requiring the ability to lift a maximum of 10 pounds
- Occasional lifting, carrying, walking, and standing
- Vision sufficient to read computer screens, printouts, and related documents
- Dexterity to operate a computer system and other related equipment
- Speech communication and hearing to maintain communication with employees and residents
- Endurance sufficient to sit and work at a computer for long periods of time
- Occasional hand/eye and hand/foot coordination for inspection of equipment and facilities
- Rarely performs activities requiring a full range of body movement including bending, stooping, kneeling, pushing, pulling, and climbing
- Hearing/listening to identify issues
Work Environment:
- Primarily works in a clean, comfortable environment
- This position may be eligible for a hybrid work schedule, requiring a minimum of two days per week in the office
- This position is stationed out of the Southeast Aurora Maintenance (SEAM) Facility located at 26791 E. Quincy Avenue, Aurora, CO 80016
- The work environment may occasionally include field visits to Aurora Water facilities (treatment facilities, pump stations, tanks, reservoirs, etc.)
Equipment Used:
This position may require the incumbent to occasionally use personal equipment (e.g. vehicle, cell phone, tools, etc.) during their employment.
For Veterans preference: Please show all of your employment history, including military service and related documentation (DD214) on the application.
The City of Aurora is an equal opportunity employer. We are required by state and federal agencies to keep certain statistical records on applicants. It will not be used in any way to discriminate against you because of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, creed, national origin, disability or military status, gender identity, unless related to a bona fide occupational qualification as defined by the Colorado Civil Rights Commission and the Equal Opportunity Commission.
Despite the changes in Colorado law, the City of Aurora maintains a drug-free workplace. A positive test of marijuana is grounds for disqualification and ineligibility for employment with the city for one year or termination once hired.
Drug Testing, Thorough Criminal Background Check, and Employment References:
As a condition of employment, all applicants selected for employment with the City of Aurora must undergo a thorough criminal background check.
Applicants selected for safety-sensitive positions are required to complete and pass a drug screening as a condition of employment. Safety sensitive positions include Civil Service positions within Police and Fire Departments and positions where their job responsibilities have direct and substantial responsibility that would impact the health and safety of others.
Employment references will be conducted on finalists for City of Aurora vacancies.
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