Civil Engineer I / II / Senior - Development Review

The City of Lafayette Public Works Department is seeking a Civil Engineer to join its Engineering & Capital Projects Division team.

The Engineering & Capital Projects Division is a small team of engineers and engineering technicians responsible for all aspects of development review, permitting, inspection, capital planning, engineering design, project management, and operations support for the City's water, wastewater, stormwater, and transportation systems.

This position will play a lead role in development review and permitting, with opportunities to perform work across all disciplines and services.

Experience and interest in land development, municipal infrastructure, and transportation planning is desirable.

The hiring range for this position is $90,949 - $148,526, depending on qualifications.

Under general direction, evaluate complex engineering designs, plans, reports, and specifications; monitor and inspect construction activities; and coordinate with other City staff, developers, consultants, contractors, utility companies, and the public.

This position functions as a member of the Public Works Department's Engineering Division and collaborates within the division and department, across the City organization, and regionally to provide safe, effective, and efficient service to the public and internal customers.

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a directly related field.

Civil Engineer I: Engineer in Training certification.

Civil Engineer II: Minimum of three years of relevant experience, Professional Engineer in the State of Colorado, or ability to acquire through reciprocity.

Senior Civil Engineer: Minimum of five years of relevant experience, Professional Engineer in the State of Colorado, or ability to acquire through reciprocity.

Experience with the planning, design, and construction of municipal infrastructure.

Knowledge of principles and practices of development, transportation, utility, and stormwater system design.

Ability to perform technical research and solve complex engineering problems.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to deal tactfully and effectively with the public, and ability to make effective presentations.

Demonstrated ability to collaborate.

Demonstrated ability to establish and achieve goals.

Demonstrated ability and initiative to work independently with minimal supervision.

Demonstrated knowledge and proficient use of computers and associated software applications including permitting, asset management and work order systems.

Ability to respond to emergency situations during and outside of normal work hours.

Ability to occasionally attend evening meetings such as Planning Commission and City Council.

Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.

Valid driver's license.

Have and maintain an acceptable motor vehicle record and criminal history record.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS (In Addition to Required Minimum): Experience ...