Published date: May 27, 2025
Salary to be commensurate with experience.
The hiring range for an Engineer II: $78,144.00 – $97,680.00/Annually
The hiring range for a Project Engineer: $85,346.62 – $106,683.28/Annually
*Hybrid schedule available after 6-month introductory period*
Sign-On Bonus Eligible: New employees are eligible for a $5,000 signing bonus with $2,500 paid upon the first payroll and $2,500 paid after successful completion of the six-month introductory period.
Ready to Love What You Do? Join the City of Aurora Stormwater Group and Make real Impact!
Looking for a workplace that’s dynamic, meaningful, and full of opportunity? Now’s the perfect time to become part of the City of Aurora’s growing team! We’re on the lookout for passionate, team oriented individuals who are excited to make a real impact in their community while working alongside a group of experienced, supporting colleagues, who truly value one another.
At the heart of everything we do are our CORE 4 Values: Integrity, Respect, Professionalism, and Customer Service. These principals guide our work, shape our culture, and inspire us to serve with excellence every single day.
If you’re ready to thrive in a place where your contributions matter and your growth is supported, we’d love to welcome you aboard. Come help and shape the future of Aurora and build a career you can be proud of!
The deadline to submit applications is June 30, 2025. Please 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.
All applications must include a Resume and Cover Letter. Any applications received without these items will not be reviewed.
Aurora Water – Planning and Engineering Division
The Aurora Water Planning and Engineering drainage staff utilize their knowledge and abilities obtained through college education and municipal, governmental or private experience to enhance the safety of our community by reviewing, approving, and coordinating drainage documents. Our team works closely with Mile High Flood District, the development community, and other City departments to ensure our residents, businesses and their properties are protected.
Job website link: https://auroragov.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Careers/job/Engineer-I–II-or-Project-Engineer_JR105524
Salary and benefits information: $78,144.00-$106,683.28
Job description:
Aurora Water – Planning and Engineering Division
The Aurora Water Planning and Engineering drainage staff utilize their knowledge and abilities obtained through college education and municipal, governmental or private experience to enhance the safety of our community by reviewing, approving, and coordinating drainage documents. Our team works closely with Mile High Flood District, the development community, and other City departments to ensure our residents, businesses and their properties are protected.
THE POSITION
This posting is for a Drainage Engineer role, with a primary focus of preliminary drainage and civil plan drainage review. A successful candidate for this position could be brought on as either an Engineer II or Project Engineer I, depending on the candidate’s skills and experience.
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Reviews master drainage reports, preliminary drainage reports (site plans), and final drainage design (civil plans) for conformance to annexation agreements, city code ordinance, and specification manuals
Actively coordinates projects with the City’s Floodplain Administrator and Drainage Planning staff and may participate in basin-wide planning efforts including MDPs, OSPs, FHADs, etc.
Participates or leads criteria evaluation and updates
Review drainage studies for conformance to hydrology, hydraulic and Mile High Flood District criteria
Meets and coordinates with other departments, consultants, and government agencies
Reviews construction drawings for conformance to city code, specifications and city drainage standards
May act as a team leader for other engineers, technicians, and other support personnel
Provides technical expertise to other departments and divisions
Responds to requests from City staff and members of City Council
Performs other duties as required
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & WORKING CONDITIONS
Education:
Bachelor of Engineering Degree form ABET accredited program
Experience:
For Engineer II: Required: Two (2) years of construction development, performing engineering calculations, reviewing design criteria and performing project (or task) management.
For Project Engineer I: No experience required
Knowledge:
Basic or intermediate knowledge of engineering drawings, calculations, specifications and project management, contract administration and procurement rules, plan review processes, department policies and procedures
Introductory or intermediate interaction with outside agencies and jurisdictions
Beginning or intermediate ability to recommend field solutions
Presented task/project material at the staff/group or management level.
Basic or intermediate ability to effectively manage consultants/contractors (scope of work, fee, change orders, direction).
Preferred: Basic knowledge of applications required to perform job functions (MS Platform, Sharepoint, MS Teams)
Abilities:
Ability to take on defined tasks and complete those tasks.
Ability to manage and prioritize workload
Ability to learn, document and apply technical criteria
Demonstrated effective communication with supervisor and teammates.
Ability to establish and maintain effective professional relationships with City employees, officials and the general public
Skills:
Strong interpersonal skills
Motivation, ability and perseverance for daily duties
Ability to effectively manage a high-volume workload with multiple competing deadlines
Teamwork
Professionalism
Positive attitude
Competency Requirements:
High energy, positive “can do” attitude with a high level of accountability for driving results
Strong focus on customer needs and approachability
Undisputed integrity and trust
Excellent problem solving and communication skills
Ability to effectively deal with change and ambiguity
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively build relationships and manage conflict
High learning agility, driven to continuously develop existing and new skills
Ability to work effectively within and to contribute to a team approach
Licenses or Certificates Required:
For Engineer II: Engineer in Training/Engineering Intern license
For Project Engineer I: Required: Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) with the State of Colorado or ability to obtain through reciprocity from another state within 6 months of employment for the Project Engineer classification. Preferred: Colorado Certified Floodplain Manager Certificate
Colorado (or other State) driver’s license with a good driving history
Physical Demands:
Primarily sedentary physical work requiring the ability to lift a maximum of 10 pounds
Occasional lifting, carrying, walking and standing
Frequent hand/eye coordination to operate office equipment
Vision for reading, recording and interpreting information
Frequent speech communication and hearing to maintain communication with employees and citizens
Work Environment:
Works primarily in clean, comfortable environment; in an office
Field visits may be required.
Equipment Used:
Frequently uses telephone and standard office equipment including computers, calculators and copy/fax machines.
This position may require the incumbent to occasionally use personal equipment (e.g. vehicle, cell phone, tools, etc.) in the course of their employment.