Public Works Engineer I - ROW

Compensation Range
$80,849.60 - $102,398.40

Job Description Summary
This is an entry-level engineer right-of-way position within in the Engineering Division of the Public Works Department.

Job Description

Open Until Filled

Administration/Project Management - 60%

• Review right of way (ROW), permanent easement (PE), and temporary construction easement (TCE) agreements and land exhibits in conjunction with the County Attorney's office and Engineering Project Managers.
• Process the ROW, PE, and TCE agreements per the County's internal process in conjunction with the Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners. Present ROW, PE, and TCE agreements at Board of County Commissioner hearings.
• Write ROW, PE, and TCE agreements for CDOT and non-CDOT construction projects with the aid of Project Managers.
• Perform title searches using the computer tools provided by Weld County.
• Answer citizens questions about ROW and TE.
• Manage the ROW consultant in charge of acquiring ROW, PE and TCE for the County.
• Process ROW vacation requests following County Code.
• Review Development projects within Weld County per County Code.
• Review plan sets and reports produced by other engineers plus assist the Development Review division as needed.
• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic modeling using common modeling software such as Urban Drainage Hydrology spreadsheets, SWMM, HEC-RAS, HY-8, FlowMaster, etc.
• Must be proficient in the use of Excel, Word, Access, Adobe Acrobat, PowerPoint, AutoCAD Civil 3D, and other commonly used software.
• Interpret a variety of instruction furnished in written and oral form.

Field Work - 30%

• Present information concerning projects for Public Works at hearings and work sessions to the Weld County Board of Commissioners.
• Perform Project Management for CDOT and non-CDOT Public Works projects including inspection of such projects.
• Perform Project Management to verify the utilities are relocated in the proper approved location and depth.
• Work and communicate both orally and written at a highly effective level with the management, staff, Commissioners, County and outside agencies, construction contractors, and the public.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other County employees, CDOT, and the public.
• Effectively present information to supervisors, management, staff, the public, contractors and/or County board members.

Other Duties as Assigned - 10%

• Work requires independent evaluation, selection, and application of standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria, using judgment and ingenuity in making minor adaptations and modifications.
• All work is reviewed by a supervisor or professional engineer.

Required for All Jobs
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all policies and standards

Required Qualifications

Required Education

• Bachelor's Degree in civil engineering, water resources or other science related field.

Experience Qualifications

• 2 years working as an engineer performing similar duties to those listed above. or
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge of using AutoCAD Civil 3D to design and produce project plans, profiles, cross section, details, and exhibits.
• Demonstrated knowledge, understanding and ability to interpret a set of grading and utility plans.
• Demonstrated knowledge of common hydrologic and hydraulic models such as Urban Drainage Hydrology spreadsheets, SWMM, HEC-RAS, HY-8, FlowMaster, etc.
• Knowledge of or willing to learn roadway design for rural (gravel and paved) and urban roads (gravel and paved) including the setup and assembly of plans to be bid for projects.
• Knowledge of or willing to learn the CDOT local agency process and CDOT Road and Bridge Construction Standard Specifications.
• Knowledge of or willing to learn typical irrigation ditch operations.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental manuals.
• Ability to read and write reports, business correspondence, specifications, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratio, and proportions, and most Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometric functions to practical situations.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Candidate must pass background check prior to employment start date.
• Candidate must pass a substance use screening prior to employment start date.

Licenses and Certifications

• E.I. passed in the State of Colorado or ability to obtain within three years. Preferred
• Colorado P.E. license or the ability to obtain within five years. Preferred
• Valid regular Colorado drivers license. Upon Hire Required

Physical Demands

A thorough completion of this section is needed for compliance with legal standards such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Human Resources has a complete list of physical demands and working environment conditions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, occasionally move and/or pull 50 plus pounds up to 61 pounds.

The employee will frequently stand, walk, and sit. The employee will occasionally climb, squat, crawl, stoop, kneel, carry, and reach overhead. Employee will regularly perform the following: reach angularly, wrist flexion/extension, elbow flexion/extension, supination/pronation, and grasp. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work environment could include: High-density vehicle traffic and congested construction zones and also adverse weather conditions such as rain, extreme heat, and cold. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.

This position is exempt from the minimum wage and overtime requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is therefore ineligible for overtime pay.

Weld County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.