POSITION: Civil Engineer / Wastewater

DUTIES: * Leads and supervises a project team in the execution of various phases of construction project planning, design, and construction to include pre- and post-award construction and design contract management * Serves as project engineer for assigned construction and engineering projects * Coordinates with City staff in various departments as well as consultants to plan, design, and execute capital improvement projects * Establishes and maintains project records to include all contracts awarded, associated drawings and specifications, contractor submittals and requests for information, inspection and testing logs and reports; change orders and amendments, invoices and payment requests, and other documents in accordance with direction from the Engineering Manager * Designs and reviews preliminary construction plans and specifications and makes appropriate recommendations * Leads and facilitates pre-construction conferences with contractors, utility companies, City staff, and other interested parties * Supervises the field inspection of construction and engineering projects and reviews contractor invoices and partial payment requests * Reviews contractor's estimates and approves requests for payment * Directs, supervises, and performs final acceptance inspection of completed projects and tracks warranty obligations * Reviews and makes recommendations for contractor claims for additional compensation, prepares contract change orders, prepares written responses to contractor inquiries, claims, and other correspondence * Initiates enforcement of City policies, regulations, and ordinances regarding construction and maintenance of public improvements * Directs the performance of topographic, traverse, and other land surveys and measurements * Advises the Engineering Manager of the status of construction projects and initiates construction deficiency reports, as required * Reviews and provides recommendations for adjustments in the field as conditions warrant * Inspects construction sites to ensure that City construction standards, design criteria, and other requirements are met * Acts as City liaison with utility companies, project stakeholders, and the public on issues related to assigned projects * Attends meetings and external pre-construction conferences as required * Coordinates construction scheduling and planning efforts with other Departments and utilities * Performs field evaluation of citizen complaints and assists the Director, and/or Engineering Manager in preparing presentations and reports related to assigned projects * Responsible for closing out construction, design, and other assigned contracts to include issuing final payment, completing contractor performance reviews, drafting ordinances to transfer remaining fund balances to the general fund or to other projects, as required * Accountable for quality assurance for public improvements and final acceptance within all subdivisions and city projects of said improvements as well as tracking warranty obligations

REQUIREMENTS: * An ABET-accredited bachelor's degree (or higher) in any engineering field * A bachelor's degree (or higher) from an accredited college or university in construction management, civil engineering technology, mechanical engineering technology, or electrical engineering technology. * At least two (2) years of experience in the field of civil engineering, including a minimum of one (1) year of experience in design or construction project administration, development of project scopes of work to include preparation of drawings and specifications, and/or construction or engineering services contract administration. * A valid driver's license at the time of application, and a valid Colorado driver's license within 30 days of employment -License restrictions that may hinder your ability to drive on City business, such as an interlock, will be c use for disqualification -During the course of employment, a valid license must be maintained, and the employee must notify the City immediately upon changes to the status of their license * Ability to obtain licensure as a professional engineer from the State of Colorado within five (5) years of appointment * Within one year of appointment, obtain a Colorado Class 1 Wastewater Collection Operator certificate or higher * Within two years of appointment, obtain a Colorado Class D Wastewater Treatment Operator certificate or higher

WAGE: $85,343.64 - $111,481.92 Annually

SHIFTS: * Full-Time

JOB SITE: Pueblo, CO

POSITION CLOSES: 05/16/2024 11:59 PM MOUNTAIN

BENEFITS: * The City of Pueblo offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time classified positions, delivering quality and value to meet the diverse needs of our workforce. From paid holidays and personal holidays to accruing vacation time, City employment lets you plan for your future, stay healthy and maintain a quality work/life balance for you and your family.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: If you meet the minimum requirements for this position, please click on How to Apply' to view application information. You must be registered with Connecting Colorado to view the application information (registration is available at no cost).

CIVIL SERVICE EXAM: May 28, 2024