Civil Engineer III (Water Development) (Finance)

POSITION TITLE: Civil Engineer III (Water Development) (Full-Time Regular) (Classified)
REQUISITION #: req7976
DEPARTMENT: Ut Water UTL Engineering Div
LOCATION: UTILITIES SERVICE CTR - BLDG A
BENEFIT CATEGORY: Classified (Non-CBU) View Classifications & Benefits
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-Time Regular
ANNUAL SALARY RANGE: $85,501.00 - 142,499.00 (Salaries are paid biweekly)
ANNUAL ANTICIPATED HIRING RANGE: $102,000.00 - 126,000.00 (Salaries are paid biweekly)
SELECTION PROCESS: Application deadline is 3:00 p.m. MT on 2/5/2025.

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Why Work For the City of Fort Collins?

• Medical, dental, vision (for self, spouse, children) - eligible on the 1st of the month following date of hire
• Paid vacation, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional one-time bank of 40 PTO hours for new, full-time, Classified and Unclassified Management hires
• Retirement + company contributions - after 6 month probation period and immediate vesting
• Flexible spending: Medical expenses FSA, dependent FSA or both
• Employee Assistance Program: counseling, legal, financial assistance
• Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
• Wellness program, workout facilities
• Employee/family onsite health clinic
• Learning and development opportunities at all levels in the organization with opportunities for career mobility
• Collaborative work environment

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Job Summary

The City of Fort Collins Water Engineering Development Review team is seeking an experienced Civil Engineer that will be responsible for reviewing and approving development plans for water distribution, wastewater collection, and stormwater infrastructure. This role involves extensive coordination with other Development Review staff, Utility Water/Wastewater/Stormwater Superintendents and field crews, Stormwater floodplain administration and Master Planning staff. This position requires strong leadership skills and technical expertise to support the team, interpret policies and procedures, and ensure compliance with engineering principles, City Code, and applicable regulations. Responsibilities also include project coordination with applicants and their consultants throughout the development review and construction process.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties and responsibilities are illustrative of the primary functions of this position and are not intended to be all inclusive.

• Coordinate with relevant departments and agencies to integrate One Water Principles and planning into broader urban development strategies.
• Coordinate projects and work activities with City departments, divisions, and the public as needed in order to sustain or enhance service levels to the public.
• Represent the department and serve as a technical information resource for the public, consultants and developers, City boards and departments, City Council, and other organizations regarding specific projects or general engineering questions; may prepare presentations and written materials.
• Performs and directs staff engineers in implementation of projects and programs including review and approval of water distribution, wastewater collection and stormwater infrastructure. Assists with the creation and finalization of development agreements to document requirements and financial obligations.
• Provides guidance, coaching, mentoring and overall review of assigned staff projects and programs. Directs the review and approval of technical water, wastewater and stormwater computer hydrologic and hydraulic models and reports.
• Oversees the review of and recommends payments for oversizing and developer repays.
• Ensures that stormwater quality considerations and requirements that include Low Impact Development (LID) and Best Management Practices (BMPs) are addressed and incorporated into development plans.
• Oversees the inspection of new development construction (water, wastewater and stormwater) to monitor progress and ensure conformance to engineering plans and design criteria.
• Resolves conflict and solves difficult technical and policy issues between developers, engineers, stakeholders, interested parties, the public and the City.
• Works continuously and effectively as part of the Stormwater Engineering and Development Review management team to ensure coordination and consistency in review comments and implementation of division goals and objectives.
• Assists with the formulation of capital improvement plans enabling orderly expansion of the stormwater, wastewater, and water systems ensuring coordination with private development.

Management Responsibilities

No

City Competencies

• Demonstrated cultural competence to effectively interact, work, and develop meaningful relationships with people of diverse identities, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds.
• Strong learning orientation. Leverages all resources and is creative in ways of learning for self to continue adapting to changing issues and trends.
• A desire and ability to understand the diverse needs of internal and external customers, and to create experiences and deliver services that exceed their expectations.
• A desire and ability to utilize digital tools for organizational information, individual, and teamwork.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Advanced knowledge of water distribution, wastewater collection, and stormwater infrastructure design and construction practices and principles.
• Ability to utilize engineering judgment to make interpretations and address unique situations.
• Knowledge of and work experience with hydrologic and hydraulic engineering software programs.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering reports and plans, and hydrologic and hydraulic models.
• Advanced knowledge of applicable city, county and federal codes, laws and development standards.
• Skilled in the use of engineering, computer-aided design (CAD), GIS, spreadsheet, word processing and statistical software.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills, including presentation and technical writing abilities. Ability to influence effectively and communicate to varied audiences including City Council, executive, professional, field staff, contractors, general public.
• Demonstrated ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts.
• Strategic critical thinking in approach to problem solving, issue resolution and solution development.

Required Qualifications

MinimumPreferredCollege degree or equivalent work experience. Some positions may require functionally related certification or advanced degrees. Bachelor's degree required in Civil Engineering from an accredited college or university, or equivalent combination of education and experience to meet the state minimum requirements to pursue engineering licensure.Associates / Bachelor's degree or other specialized skill training / certification may be required in some positions.Master's degree preferred in Civil Engineering from an accredited college or university, or equivalent combination of education and experience to meet the state minimum requirements to pursue engineering licensure.

Experience Requirements

• The City of Fort Collins Utilities organization values engineers with a strong background in technical proficiency and a focus on the safety, health, and welfare of the public. We encourage skills development and training to advance one's knowledge and pursue professional licensing. 7 years engineering experience required (9 years preferred).

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they can perform every job description task. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may come from a less traditional background. The City may consider an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.

Certifications/Licenses/Specialized Training

• Valid driver's license., Professional Engineer (P.E.) registered in theState of Colorado or ability to obtain within 6 months.

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Civil Engineer III

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Note: Some information in your application may be public information under the Colorado Open Records Act.Job Summary

The City of Fort Collins Water Engineering Development Review team is seeking an experienced Civil Engineer that will be responsible for reviewing and approving development plans for water distribution, wastewater collection, and stormwater infrastructure. This role involves extensive coordination with other Development Review staff, Utility Water/Wastewater/Stormwater Superintendents and field crews, Stormwater floodplain administration and Master Planning staff. This position requires strong leadership skills and technical expertise to support the team, interpret policies and procedures, and ensure compliance with engineering principles, City Code, and applicable regulations. Responsibilities also include project coordination with applicants and their consultants throughout the development review and construction process.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties and responsibilities are illustrative of the primary functions of this position and are not intended to be all inclusive.
Coordinate with relevant departments and agencies to integrate One Water Principles and planning into broader urban development strategies.Coordinate projects and work activities with City departments, divisions, and the public as needed in order to sustain or enhance service levels to the public.Represent the department and serve as a technical information resource for the public, consultants and developers, City boards and departments, City Council, and other organizations regarding specific projects or general engineering questions; may prepare presentations and written materials.Performs and directs staff engineers in implementation of projects and programs including review and approval of water distribution, wastewater collection and stormwater infrastructure. Assists with the creation and finalization of development agreements to document requirements and financial obligations. Provides guidance, coaching, mentoring and overall review of assigned staff projects and programs. Directs the review and approval of technical water, wastewater and stormwater computer hydrologic and hydraulic models and reports.Oversees the review of and recommends payments for oversizing and developer repays.Ensures that stormwater quality considerations and requirements that include Low Impact Development (LID) and Best Management Practices (BMPs) are addressed and incorporated into development plans.Oversees the inspection of new development construction (water, wastewater and stormwater) to monitor progress and ensure conformance to engineering plans and design criteria.Resolves conflict and solves difficult technical and policy issues between developers, engineers, stakeholders, interested parties, the public and the City.Works continuously and effectively as part of the Stormwater Engineering and Development Review management team to ensure coordination and consistency in review comments and implementation of division goals and objectives.Assists with the formulation of capital improvement plans enabling orderly expansion of the stormwater, wastewater, and water systems ensuring coordination with private development.
Management Responsibilities

No