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The Town of Estes Park seeks to hire a Civil Engineer I/II (Stormwater Engineer). This position will be responsible for implementation of the Town's Stormwater Management Plan, which can be found here. This position will help with long term vision of the plan, as well as developing an implementing a maintenance schedule. Successful candidates should have Stormwater experience and should clearly articulate their professional experience in the supplemental questions. Designation as a Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) or the ability to obtain certification within one year of date of hire will be a requirement of the successful candidate.
To learn more about this position, our community, and our application process please review our hiring brochure here.
This position is Open Until filled and the vacancy may close without notice after the first review date of July 17th, 2026. To ensure your application is reviewed, it is highly recommended that you apply on or before close of business on the first review date
The Civil Engineer I/II Performs entry- to mid-level civil engineering functions in the administration, financing, planning, design, and construction of a wide variety of municipal public works projects and programs with a focus on multi-modal transportation and multi-disciplinary storm drainage. Function as construction inspector, project engineer, project manager, or program manager delivering services related to right-of-way management, floodplain management, land development, and street, trail, and drainage improvement projects. The CE I assists, supports, and works closely with others, completing assigned tasks under the guidance, mentoring, and oversight of more experienced staff, while expanding experience and technical knowledge base. The CE II assists, supports, and works closely with others, providing guidance and mentoring to less experienced staff and completing assigned tasks independently with oversight from more experienced staff. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
The list below is intended to be illustrative of the responsibilities of the position and not all encompassing. The Town may change these duties at any time.
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Maintain project and program records and documentation.
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Interpret policy, codes, and regulations while implementing tasks and coordinating with stakeholders.
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Uphold applicable codes, regulations, standards, and master plans.
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Implement and/or manage Right-of-Way Management Program. Review and approve permit and event applications, including traffic control plans.
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Implement and/or manage Floodplain Management Program. Review and approve permit applications. Interpret floodplain regulations, Flood Insurance Studies, and Flood Insurance Rate Maps, and coordinate changes. Coordinate the community education process. Coordinate with CWCB and FEMA as needed. May be appointed Floodplain Administrator.
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Implement and/or manage Land Development Program. Review, and prepare written comments on plats, maps, development plans, improvement plans, traffic impacts studies, drainage reports, construction cost estimates, improvement agreements, easements, and other documents submitted with applications for building permits, grading permits, subdivisions, rezonings, variances, and other land uses.
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Implement and/or manage Transportation and Storm Drainage Capital Projects Program. Prepare and manage scopes, schedules, budgets, priorities, and risks for the planning, design and construction phases of assigned program projects.
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Implement and/or manage Street Improvement Program. Manage PAVER pavement database via data input and reporting. Conduct pavement condition index field surveys. Analyze pavement rehabilitation strategies to identify short-range and long-range projects. Prepare and manage scopes, schedules, budgets, priorities, and risks for the planning, design and construction phases of assigned program projects.
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Implement and/or manage Trail Expansion Program. Analyze trail expansion strategies to identify short-range and long-range projects. Prepare and manage scopes, schedules, budgets, priorities, and risks for the planning, design and construction phases of assigned program projects. Reference, interpret, and maintain the Master Trails Plan.
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Provide construction inspection services on assigned projects for any of the Engineering Division managed programs. Review and approve construction phase submittals. Review, inspect, approve, and accept constructed work to document compliance with approved permits, contracts, plans, specifications, submittals, and schedules. Perform warranty period inspections, coordinate with contractors for warranty repairs, process Final Acceptance.
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Research and interpret GIS mapping and coordinate revisions.
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Support other Public Works Divisions as needed with their maintenance efforts of street, trail, and drainage systems.
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Procure and manage consultants and contractors when needed.
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Develop or coordinate the development of, capital improvements data sheets, reports, studies, plans, specifications, cost estimates, and other technical documents for assigned projects in any Division program.
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Coordinate the bidding, award, contracting, and preconstruction phases on assigned projects.
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Provide effective communication, guidance, and leadership with project team on all project issues.
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Productively and professionally respond to citizen inquiries. Implement communication protocols for all project stakeholders in coordination with the Town’s Public Information Officer.
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Assist with procurement and management of state and federal grant funding for projects, including the preparation and submittal of applications, documentation and reporting procedures, and other administration requirements.
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Coordinate issuance of press releases and updating webpages as needed.
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Perform other related work as required or assigned.
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CE I: Implement program components to attain established service goals.
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CE II: Implement and/or manage program components to attain established service goals. Interpret policy, codes, and regulations while implementing tasks and coordinating with stakeholders.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required:
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Working knowledge of local (Town of Estes Park), regional (Larimer County, Mile High Flood District), state (CDOT, DHSEM, CWCB) and federal (FHWA, MUTCD, AASHTO, FEMA) codes, regulations, standards, specifications, and criteria for use on public works transportation and stormwater projects and programs.
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Working knowledge of the practices and principles of civil engineering, construction
inspection, and project management related to administration, financing, planning, design, and construction of a wide variety of municipal public works projects and programs. -
Knowledge of methods, equipment, policies, organization, rules and regulations commonly used in operating public works transportation, stormwater and floodplain systems.
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Knowledge of standard office equipment including scanners, copiers, personal computers, desk phones and smartphones.
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Computer skills including a working knowledge of Microsoft Word & Excel; Google
Calendar; Gmail; Google Meet; ArcMap, GIS software and hardware; and smartphone
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Able to occasionally work independently and solve problems with limited direct supervision.
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Demonstrate appropriate professional engineering judgment in the assessment of competing and/or contradictory requirements, goals, or standards to guide outcomes that are in the best interest of the Town.
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Prepare and deliver effective public presentations to diverse audiences including Town Boards, Commissions, and the general public.
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Effective customer service acumen, time management and prioritization abilities, de-escalation and problem-solving skills, and attention to detail with documentation and communication.
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Able to work outside of normal working hours as needed to meet deadlines and complete assigned job responsibilities.
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Ability to provide excellent customer service to internal and external stakeholders.
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Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, customers and the general public.
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Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, and follow oral and written instructions.
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CE I: perform with the basic and capable level of knowledge, skills, and abilities
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CE II: perform with a competent and proficient level of knowledge, skills, and abilities
commensurate with someone who has progressed to mid-career, having accumulated a foundation of expertise in one or more civil engineering disciplines.
Reports to: Town Engineer
Exempt: Yes
Civil Engineer I: TP190 ($80,800-$113,121 annual equivalent)
Civil Engineer II: TP200 ($88,880 - $124,433 annual equivalent)
For applicants to be given full consideration, please submit complete application, resume, cover letter and answer supplemental questions.
