DESCRIPTION
Arapahoe County's Public Works and Development Department is an American Public Works Association Accredited Agency, the first County in Colorado to obtain this status. Within the Department of Public Works and Development (PWD), we are seeking a Transportation Project Engineer to join our team in the Transportation Division. This is a great opportunity for an experienced engineer who wants to make a positive contribution to the Arapahoe County community. We are seeking a highly motivated individual with a commitment to excellence and a desire to contribute as a member of our high-performing team.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, meaningful work, and a flexible and supportive work environment. Some of the benefits of working for PWD include:

• 15 days (120 hours) of paid vacation per year
• 13 paid holidays (104 hours) and 1 additional floating holiday (8 hours) per year
• 12 days (96 hours) of paid sick leave per year
• Flexible work schedules and limited remote work available
• Training and development opportunities to help you grow in your professional career
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement plans - see benefits tab for more detail

For recruiting purposes, this position is being posted as both a Transportation Project Engineer II and III. Candidates will be considered for the highest level for which they qualify. The salary range for the Project Engineer II is $72,909 to $116,465 and for the Project Engineer III is $88,220 to $140,923. The anticipated hiring range will be around the midpoint of the pay range for well-qualified applicants.
DUTIES
The following duty statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and do not include other non-essential or marginal duties that may be required. The County reserves the right to modify or change the duties or essential functions of the job at any time.

The primary responsibilities of Transportation Project Engineer II and III are as follows, with the Project Engineer III performing these functions with a higher level of independence and for projects of greater scope and complexity:

Capital Improvement Project Delivery

• Provides professional and technical expertise for efficient capital improvement project delivery at both the design and construction phases of a project.
• Provides project management services; prepares detailed scope of services/work, develops and monitors schedules and budgets, and monitors performance of staff and consultants; establishes priorities and adjusts schedules to meet priorities established by Division in consideration of current Departmental goals, objectives, priorities, and workload.
• Provides or supervises the development of designs, plans, reports, studies, specifications, bid documents, and estimates for the construction of public works/utilities projects.
• Facilitates, participates, and develops a variety of transportation planning documents, such as the county's Transportation Master Plan, Corridor Plans, Capital Improvement Plan, and traffic related studies.
• Performs internal quality assurance review for final construction plans, construction specifications, and solicitation documents for the Transportation Division prior to sending to Purchasing. Also, reviews documents of other departments or divisions as necessary.

Overall Duties

• Prepares, presents, and leads discussions at Public Meetings, Planning Commission and BOCC Study Sessions and Public Hearings, interagency coordination meetings, and internal staff meetings related to project and/or Division related assignments.
• Pro-actively manages conflict and challenges associated with project implementation and develops strategies to resolve issues and keep project on schedule and within budget.
• Is responsible for managing budgets and schedules for their projects to keep them on time and within established budgets.
• Performs related work as required.

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of principles and practices of engineering and transportation planning.
• Knowledge of modern methods and techniques used in the design and construction of a wide variety of public works/utilities engineering projects.
• Knowledge of traffic operation principles.
• Knowledge of principles, practices, and techniques of developing, implementing, and maintaining transportation plans, programs, projects, and associated funding requests and grant applications.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to conceptualize project/assignment goals and develop strategies to achieve.
• Ability to identify problems at the project/assignment level and propose effective solutions in a timely manner.
• Ability to operate a computer and standard office equipment and to utilize a variety of software/applications to perform work.
• Familiarity with local, state and Federal transportation agencies and various funding programs.

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES (required for all positions within ACG):
Accountability
Accessibility
Inclusivity
Integrity

REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in civil engineering or a closely related field.
• Transportation Project Engineer II: At least four (4) years of professional-level engineering experience is required which includes transportation-related experience.
• Transportation Project Engineer III: At least eight (8) years of professional-level engineering experience is required which includes transportation project management experience. Possession of a Certificate of Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Colorado or the ability to obtain within six months of employment is required.

An equivalent combination of education and work experience that satisfy the requirements of the job may be considered. All candidates are encouraged to apply who are interested in this position and who meet the above-listed requirements or a combination thereof.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Additional Requirements:

• Possession of a Colorado Class "R" driver's license or ability to obtain within two weeks of appointment.
• Successful completion of pre-employment background and motor vehicle checks.

Work Environment:

• Work is generally confined to a standard office environment, although occasional construction management/observation/inspection will be expected when other inspection resources are not available. Occasional exposure to hazardous road conditions and weather elements can be expected while in the field.

Physical Demands:
The following are some of the physical demands commonly associated with this position.

• Spends 80% of the time sitting and 20% of the time either upright or walking while in the field or office.
• Occasionally lifts, carries, pulls or pushes up to 20 lbs.
• Uses cart, dolly, or other equipment to carry in excess of 20 lbs.
• Occasionally climbs, stoops, kneels, balances, reaches, crawls and crouches while performing office or field work duties.
• Verbal and auditory capacity enabling interpersonal communication through automated devices, such as telephones, radios, etc.
• Constant use of eye, hand and finger coordination enabling the use of automated office machinery or equipment.
• Visual capacity enabling constant use of computer or other work related equipment.

Definitions:
Occasionally: Activity exists less than 1/3 of the time.
Frequently : Activity exists between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time.
Constantly : Activity exists more than 2/3 of the time.

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