Engineer III - Development Review

Compensation Range
$106,059.20 - $134,347.20

Job Description Summary
Engineer III position within the Development Review Division of the Planning Services Department requires a professional engineer's license. This experienced/licensed engineer position will assist with technical engineering related items for Planning and Oil & Gas land use cases.

The position requires case management of multiple types of development submittals, with varying degrees of difficulty, with an emphasis on engineering review and inspection; review of drainage reports associated with projects and provide technical comment in relation to the Weld County Code; review traffic studies and the impact of development on transportation systems and recommend improvements; review and provide redlines on engineered plans for on-site and off-site improvements in relation to land use cases; present information both in a professional written format and verbally to landowners, engineers, consultants, Boards and Commissions; and assist with improvements agreements that are to be presented to the Board of County Commissioners, access permitting in relation to the land use case and floodplain permitting.

Job Description

What you will do

Primary Duties - 80%

• Review design and construction plan sets and reports, such as drainage and traffic studies, produced by other engineers and recommend acceptance or improvements to documents.
• Perform independent evaluation, selection, and application of standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria, using judgement and ingenuity in making minor adaptations and modifications.
• Work and communicate (oral and written) at a highly effective level with other staff, Commissioners, Hearing Officers, County and outside agencies, contractors, and the public.
• Read, interpret, and apply engineering criteria in reference to the Weld County Code (WCC), Weld County Engineering and Construction Criteria (WCECC), and all other State and Federal criteria that applies.
• Knowledge and use of applications of Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, AASHTO, MUTCD, FEMA guidance and any other applicable resources for assignments.
• Supervises consultants and assists in directing staff in the design and preparation of reports, plans, specifications and contract documents for various road and bridge construction projects as required by development and outside agency referrals.
• Knowledge of construction methods, practices, and materials, including quality control and testing.
• Review, prepare and issue grading and floodplain permits.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Secondary Duties - 10%

• Assist with assignments requiring independent and individual contribution such as Improvements Agreements.
• May train, coordinate/perform activities, or supervise entry and/or mid-level engineering personnel.

Other Duties as Assigned - 10%

• Follow policies and procedures, the Weld County Code of Conduct and adhere to strict confidentiality guidelines and appropriate release of information outlined in both.
• Not all duties mentioned may be applicable to every position, and the examples provided do not encompass all possible duties that may exist within this job classification.

Required Qualifications

Required Education

• Bachelor's Degree Civil Engineering or related field

Experience Qualifications

• 6 years job related experience or
• Equivalent combination of education and experience

Skills and Abilities

• The following job duties are established to outline the basic duties and responsibilities of the above captioned position. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• At all times this position must follow all policies and procedures, the Weld County Code of Conduct and adhere to strict confidentiality guidelines and appropriate release of information outlined in both.

Licenses and Certifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) License Registered in the State of Colorado (Required upon hire)
• Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) Certificate (Required upon hire)
• State of Colorado Driver's License (Required upon hire)

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

As an applicant for this position, you should be aware of Senate Bill 19-085, the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. The act requires employers to announce the pay range for job openings. This range encompasses the nine pay steps available should you receive the position and demonstrate satisfactory performance over time.

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