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The County Engineer provides professional engineering oversight in planning, design, review, construction, and operation of the County’s transportation system and ensures consistency and compliance with applicable engineering design standards and specifications. The County Engineer manages the daily operations of the Engineering Department to ensure open communication and teamwork. Responds promptly to requests from local citizens, key stakeholders, County Management, and Engineering staff, while adhering to federal and state regulations, as well as County codes, policies, and design standards.
Job Responsibility:
Provides professional engineering oversight in planning, design, review, construction, and operation of the County’s transportation system
Manages the daily operations of the Engineering Department
Responds to requests from citizens, stakeholders, County Management, and staff
Responsible for planning, management, review and approval of Engineering projects
Prepare annual Engineering Department operations and capital budgets
Prepare bid specifications for all capital projects
Oversees all aspects of personnel management
Coordinates with internal and external stakeholders
Establish standards for internal road geometries and connections to County roads
Maintain a good working relationship with other public works agencies
Attend community meetings
Prepare detailed reports for County Management, and various state and federal agencies
Writes, reviews and interprets water quality, grading, excavation, right-of-way, and transportation standards
Oversees and administers the review, approval, permitting and inspection of all public and private civil projects
Oversees and administers information provided to the public in response to road maintenance requests and inquiries
Collaborate with the Road & Bridge Department
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related discipline from an accredited university
At least ten years of work experience in the public sector transportation field
Five years of experience as a division supervisor or equivalent
Experience working with the public in difficult situations
Customer service orientation
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Must possess registration in good standing as a Professional Engineer in the State of Colorado
Valid Colorado Driver's License at time of appointment and throughout employment