Published date: December 1, 2025
This is a professional engineering position in the Department of Public Works and Utilities. The primary purpose is to safeguard public health and safety by providing safe, reliable drinking water and environmentally sound wastewater treatment and disposal services.
Job website link: https://www.westminsterco.gov/jobs
Salary and benefits information: $115, 388 to $144,247 annually plus benefits
Job description:
Requisition Number: 25-00248
Salary Range: $91,797 to $164,713 Annually
Closing Date: Monday, December 22, 2025; 8:30 a.m.
POSITION PURPOSE
This is a professional engineering position in the Department of Public Works and Utilities. The primary purpose is to safeguard public health and safety by providing safe, reliable drinking water and environmentally sound wastewater treatment and disposal services. The work consists of several roles:
1. Management of capital improvements projects involving water distribution systems, water treatment and storage facilities, pump stations, wastewater collection systems, wastewater treatment and lift station facilities, reclaimed water distribution systems, and reclaimed water treatment; the development, coordination, project management, plan review, and construction inspection of utility capital improvement projects; major responsibilities include project management from master planning level design through project construction and implementation within defined schedules and budgets
2. The Utilities Engineering Division works as a team to support Long Term Planning, Communications and Public Participation, and other activities as needed. Long Term Planning involves inventory of the City’s infrastructure assets and planning for Capital Improvements Projects; this activity coincides with the City’s two-year budget cycle, rate and fee studies, and development activities in the City; communications and public participation is an initiative for Utilities Engineering to increase knowledge and awareness of the City’s infrastructure
Work is under the direction of the Utilities Engineering Administrator, but with appreciable latitude for independent judgment and action for achievement of desired objectives. This position will require attendance at occasional evening meetings. An on-boarding program is in place to provide training and acclimation to new staff.
Please note: While this posting includes the full job description for the Engineer, Senior Engineer, and Principal Engineer levels, we are currently hiring only for the Senior Engineer level (2026 salary range will be $115,388 to $144,247 annually). Interested applicants should review the qualifications and responsibilities listed under the Senior Engineer section when assessing their fit for this opportunity.
This role offers a clear path for future progression to the Principal Engineer level (2026 salary range will be $133,356 to $166,690 annually) based on business need, performance review, years of directly related experience required, and supervisor recommendation.
CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS
Education, Experience, Skills, Formal Training, Licenses, and Certifications
Required:
• Graduation from an accredited four (4)-year college or university with major course work in civil or environmental engineering or closely related field
• Must possess a valid driver’s license, provide proof of a safe driving record, and maintain a safe driving record for continued employment
Engineer:
• Experience in design, construction, and/or review of water/wastewater systems and facilities
• The ability to obtain Engineer-in-Training (E.I.T.) credential in less than six months
Senior Engineer:
• Minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in the design and construction of water/wastewater systems and facilities
• Minimum of five (5) years of development review experience related to water/wastewater systems and facilities
• Registration with the Colorado State Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors as a professional engineer (P.E.) is required
Preferred:
Senior Engineer:
• Eight (8) or more years of experience in the design and construction, of water/wastewater systems and facilities
• Significant experience working directly for a municipality or for a consulting firm providing services to a municipal government
• Master’s Degree in civil or environmental engineering or a related field
Candidate will be hired as Senior Engineer. Progression from Senior Engineer to Principal Engineer is contingent upon a supervisor’s performance review with a recommendation and meeting the following requirements:
• Meet all minimum requirements for Engineer and Senior Engineer
• Minimum of ten (10) years of directly related, progressively responsible experience in water/wastewater project management
Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, which would provide the required knowledge and skills, may be considered.
Physical Requirements
Work is sedentary in nature and requires sufficient physical stamina, strength and ability for:
• Constant sitting to perform daily tasks; occasional walking through a multilevel facility to retrieve information; frequent standing, sometimes for extended periods
• Frequent squatting, reaching above shoulder, and twisting to file documents and lift supplies and material; occasional bending, kneeling, climbing, balancing, and reaching below shoulder to store documents, material, and supplies
• Constant light grasp, fine manipulation, and handling to perform daily duties; occasional firm grasp to safely use equipment
• Frequent lifting, carrying, and pushing and/or pulling of up to 15 pounds to move material and supplies; occasional lifting and pushing and/or pulling of up to 25 pounds with dollies and carts
HOW TO APPLY
A City of Westminster online employment application is required for this position and is due by 8:30 a.m., on the closing date. Apply online at: www.westminsterco.gov/jobs