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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, andCustomer Service, and we welcome all who share these values to apply.\nWhy Work for Aurora?\nMake a difference in the lives of real people every day\nDiverse community\nCompetitive total compensation package\nWell-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan\nLight rail station minutes away\nOn-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement\nAccess to innovation workspaces\nPRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES\nThis is classified as VHBE (Variable Hour Benefit Eligible), where the selected candidate can work up to 40 hours per week. The selected candidate will be eligible to elect Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, accrue paid time off, and receive 11 paid holidays.\nPlease note, The City of Aurora will conduct ongoing screenings of applications on a first come, first-serve basis; as soon as we determine to have a qualified pool of applicants, this position may close quickly and without notice.\nOverview of Position:\nThe Project Engineer position with a specialty in capital project delivery will be responsible for a variety of engineering and technical tasks primarily focusing on supporting the utility’s source-of-supply system and associated Operations teams. The source-of-supply system includes multiple reservoirs, tunnels, large-diameter pipelines including the Homestake Water Supply System, Spinney Mountain Reservoir, and Jefferson Lake. The position will also support the proposed Wild Horse Reservoir Project.\nDue to the responsibilities of the position, the candidate must reside within a one-hour radius of Hartsel, Colorado (Such as Woodland Park, Breckenridge, Buena Vista, Fairplay, Florissant, Bailey...)\nA successful candidate for this position could be brought on at the Project Engineer I, Project Engineer II, or Senior Engineer level depending on the selected candidate's qualifications, skills, and experience. The core responsibilities are consistent across all three levels, with increasing independence, project responsibility, decision-making authority, and technical leadership at each level.\nSalary to be commensurate with experience. \nProject Engineer I: $41.95 - $52.44 per hour \nProject Engineer II: $44.89 - $56.11 per hour\nSenior Engineer: $49.70 - $62.13 per hour\nPrimary Duties & Responsibilities:\nManage capital projects supporting Aurora Water's source-of-supply system, including projects related to infrastructure, modeling, master planning, and asset management. \nReview and interpret construction drawings, specifications, engineering reports, and other technical documents for alignment with City standards, codes, and project requirements. \nManage and coordinate consultants and contractors, including procurement, scope development, scheduling, technical review, and project delivery. \nCollaborate with Operations teams, other City departments, consultants, contractors, and external partners to address engineering and project needs. \nIdentify and resolve technical, budget, schedule, coordination, and project delivery issues. \nCommunicate technical and project information to internal and external stakeholders. \nRepresent Aurora Water in project meetings and other internal and external settings. \nChampion Aurora Water's organizational priorities, initiatives, values, and mission. \nProject Engineer I\nIndependently performs engineering and project management responsibilities within established standards and practices. Coordinates project activities and technical reviews, works directly with consultants, contractors, and internal partners, identifies and evaluates project issues, and develops recommendations or elevates matters requiring broader technical or organizational input.\nProject Engineer II \nTakes greater ownership of engineering and project delivery activities, independently managing multidisciplinary work and resolving complex technical and coordination issues. Leads procurement and consultant/contractor management, negotiates project scope, fee, and schedule, actively manages project risks, and provides technical guidance to project teams and stakeholders.\nSenior Engineer \nProvides technical and project leadership for highly consequential engineering initiatives. Sets technical direction, leads significant negotiations and escalated project matters, provides guidance to engineering staff, engages executive and other high-level stakeholders, and helps establish engineering practices, standards, and strategies that strengthen Aurora Water's overall capital delivery program.\nThe listed primary duties and responsibilities are not a comprehensive list of expectations for the job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.\nMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & WORKING CONDITIONS\nAn equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.\nEducation:\nBachelor of Engineering Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Computer Science, or directly related field from ABET accredited program \nMinimum Experience:\n Project Engineer I: Four (4) to six (6) years of relevant experience performing engineering calculations and performing project management.\n Project Engineer II: Six (6) to eight (8) years of relevant experience performing engineering calculations and performing project management.\nSenior Engineer: More than eight (8) years of relevant experience performing engineering calculations and performing project management.\nPreferred Experience:\nPrior municipality/utility experience. \nLicenses and Certifications:\nProfessional Engineer in the State of Colorado or ability to obtain via reciprocity within 6 months. \nColorado driver's license with a good driving history \nProfessional Project Manager (PMP) considered a plus \nKnowledge:\nGeneral proficiency in MS Office products \nKnowledge of geographical information systems (GIS), ProjectMates, scheduling software (i.e. MS Project or similar) considered a plus \nAbilities:\nAbility to take on tasks and manage successful completion of those tasks \nAbility to manage and prioritize workload \nAbility to learn, document and apply technical criteria \nAbility to read, review, and write technical documentation \nAbility to procure and manage contractors/consultants \nAbility to effectively communicate with supervisor, teammates, contractors, and/or consultants \nAbility to establish and maintain effective professional relationships with City employees, officials, and the general public \nAbility to accept feedback graciously and learn from prior experiences \nSkills:\nStrong analytical and interpersonal skills \nStrong organizational skills \nExemplary technical writing and reading skills \nMotivation, ability, and perseverance for daily duties \nAbility to effectively manage a high-volume workload with multiple competing deadlines \nTeamwork \nProfessionalism \nPositive attitude \nCompetency Requirements:\nHigh energy, positive \"can do\" attitude with a high level of accountability for driving results \nStrong focus on customer needs and approachability \nUndisputed integrity and trust \nExcellent problem solving and communication skills \nAbility to effectively deal with change and ambiguity \nStrong interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively build relationships and manage conflict \nHigh learning agility, driven to continuously develop existing and new skills \nAbility to work effectively within and to contribute to a team approach \nWORKING CONDITIONS\nEssential Personnel:\nWhen 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.\nPhysical Demands:\nSedentary physical work requiring the ability to lift a maximum of 10 pounds \nOccasional lifting, carrying, walking, and standing \nVision sufficient to read computer screens, printouts, and related documents \nDexterity to operate a computer system and other related equipment \nSpeech communication and hearing to maintain communication with employees and residents \nEndurance sufficient to sit and work at a computer for long periods of time \nOccasional hand/eye and hand/foot coordination for inspection of equipment and facilities \nRarely performs activities requiring a full range of body movement including bending, stooping, kneeling, pushing, pulling, and climbing \nHearing/listening to identify issues \n Work Environment:\nPrimarily works in a clean, comfortable environment \nThe work environment will include field visits to Aurora Water facilities (reservoirs, pipelines, pump stations, tunnels, facilities, etc.) \nThis position may be eligible for a hybrid work schedule, requiring a minimum of two days per week in the office. Office location could be in Aurora, Colorado or near Buena Vista, CO. \nThis position is stationed out of, or near, Park County, Colorado. Candidate must reside within one-hour of Hartsel, Colorado. \nEquipment Used:\nThis position may require the incumbent to occasionally use personal equipment (e.g. vehicle, cell phone, tools, etc.) during their employment. \nThe city of Aurora will implement furlough days (unpaid days off) for most employees in 2026. The scheduled furlough dates are January 16, April 10, July 2, and December 24.\nFor Veterans preference: Please show all of your employment history, including military service and related documentation (DD214) on the application.\nThe 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.\nDespite 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.\nDrug Testing, Thorough Criminal Background Check, and Employment References:\nAs a condition of employment, all applicants selected for employment with the City of Aurora must undergo a thorough criminal background check.\nApplicants selected for safety-sensitive positions are required to complete and pass a drug screening as a condition of employment. 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