Job Summary:
The City Engineer will step into a vital leadership role as a member of the department’s executive team. The Public Works Department has a strong foundation of collaboration across the organization in place, a motivated team, & a clear three-year strategic agenda. It needs a skilled, people-centered engineer to drive that work forward with consistency, innovation, and a genuine commitment to the community. This is a rare opportunity to shape how a fast-growing Colorado city plans, builds, & manages its infrastructure for the next generation of residents and businesses.
The salary range for this position is $152,600.00- $221,200.00 per year. The expected hiring range is $152,000 – $204,000, depending on qualifications and experience.
First reading of applicants to take place on: July 17, 2026.
To be considered for this amazing opportunity please review the brochure (https://www.lovgov.org/home/showdocument?id=63755) and apply to this position through Raftelis. (https://www.raftelis.com/opportunity/city-of-loveland-co-city-engineer)
APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED THROUGH THIS SITE WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED!
Apply today to join more than 800 employees who work to meet the core values of
- Accountability & Integrity
- Transparency & Honoring the Public Trust
- Collaboration, Innovation
- Safety
- Excellent Service with Courtesy and Kindness.
Please view our video Working at Loveland (https://youtu.be/Ds-iL_GT0tw) to learn more about our exceptional Loveland community and the benefits of working for the City.
Essential Functions:
- Provide strategic leadership and oversight for complex public infrastructure, development review, and capital improvement initiatives, including project initiation, procurement, contracting, consultant and contractor management, and project delivery. Ensure compliance with City, state, and federal requirements while advancing projects and programs that align with community objectives, industry best practices, and long-term operational needs.
- Administer multiple operating and capital budgets utilizing a variety of funding sources, including grants, Capital Expansion Fees (CEF), General Fund, Utility Funds, and Street Maintenance Fees. Ensure responsible financial stewardship, regulatory compliance, and transparent reporting while balancing competing priorities and organizational objectives.
- Deliver innovative, customer-focused solutions through sound professional judgment, collaboration, and effective communication. Represent the City at the local, regional, state, and national levels, and communicate clearly through presentations, written materials, and stakeholder engagement related to projects, policies, programs, and funding strategies.
- Provide people-centered One-City leadership and operational direction through all aspects of the employee lifecycle, including recruiting, hiring, training, development, performance management, accountability, workplace issue resolution, and employee engagement. Foster collaboration across the organization and external partners while supporting continuous improvement, service excellence, and solution-oriented decision-making.
Other Job Functions:
- Provide leadership to department staff members.
- Collaborative member of the departments leadership team and assist in setting strategic direction and organizational priorities.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Job Level and Management Expectations:
Division Manager:
- Oversees a division within a department and responsible for recommending, monitoring and
managing the division budget and goals to align with senior leadership objectives.
- Provides leadership of division and typically at least 2nd level supervision to professional,
technical, and skilled employees to assure accountability to department and organizational goals
and objectives.
- Functions as advisor to and typically reports directly to a department director or deputy/assistant
director, sets goals and objectives for team members to achieve operational results.
- Provides guidance, analyzes, and resolves department issues and ensures effective
communication across all levels of supervision.
- Interprets policies and exercises independent judgment and decision making within department.
- Makes personnel decisions related to hiring, performance, or disciplinary actions.
- Champions and embodies the company's mission, vision, values, and culture.
Qualifications:
Education:
- Required: Bachelor's Degree or higher in Engineering or a related field.
Experience:
- Required:
- 8 years extensive engineering experience with a strong background in engineering and urban infrastructure, including urban design, transportation planning, street and intersection design and construction, traffic engineering, drainage systems, floodplain considerations, and integrated stormwater management solutions
- 8 years' experience supervising work groups that are diverse in job skills, training, and duties.
- 8 years' experience developing, monitoring, and regulating multiple budgets and projects.
- 8 years' experience exercising discretionary judgment between "intent" and "rules" to make decisions.
Certifications:
- Must possess a valid driver's license.
- Professional Engineer License registered in Colorado or must become registered in Colorado within (six) 6 months of hire date.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of civil engineering principles and practices related to regional planning, transportation planning and design, and traffic operations.
- Understanding of municipal government operations and the interrelationships among departments, regional agencies, and partner jurisdictions.
- Knowledge of business and organizational management practices, including budgeting, revenue and expenditure oversight, cost tracking, goal setting, delegation, and performance evaluation.
- Lead with a people-focused approach that fosters trust, accountability, professional development, and a positive one-city culture.
- Build and sustain strong cross-departmental and interagency partnerships to advance shared transportation and infrastructure goals.
- Develop and implement long-range planning efforts, including master plans, capital improvement programs, and sustainable funding strategies.
- Think strategically and solve complex problems independently and creatively while working under pressure and meeting deadlines.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain confidentiality when required.
- Exceptional oral and written communication skills, including the ability to translate technical information for diverse audiences and build consensus among stakeholders.
- Clearly articulate vision, provide direction, and align teams and partners around shared objectives.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions:
- Frequent minimal physical effort typically found in clerical work. Primarily sedentary, may occasionally lift and carry light objects. Walking and/or standing as needed and minimal.
Working Environment:
- Frequent exposure to routine office noise and equipment.
- Occasional exposure to hazards typically found in general office environments where there is rarely to no exposure to injury or accident.
Additional Working Demands / Conditions:
This position is considered essential personnel required to report for duty in response to community emergencies (e.g. natural disaster, fire, flood, blizzard, etc.).
This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.
With over 300 days of sunshine, and just 30 miles from Rocky Mountain National Park in the heart of northern Colorado, Loveland is an ideal community for anyone to call home. Known as the Sweetheart City, this vibrant cultural hub is home to nearly 500 sculptures and public art installations, the world-famous Valentine Remail Program, and picturesque views of the Rocky Mountains. The community is bustling with a thriving arts, brewery, foodie, and shopping scene. Enjoy headliner concert and theatre productions, professional hockey events, endless community recreation and open space opportunities, art and sculpture shows, and several local festivals. Loveland also boasts an award-winning golf course and an inclusive library and community center. Loveland, Colorado has EVERYTHING YOU LOVE!
In 2020, Loveland was the only Colorado City to win the Governor’s Award for Downtown Excellence, is the top residential recycling City in the state for 4 consecutive years and has been ranked as one of the top places to live, work and raise a family in the U.S. and as one of the Most Idyllic Picturesque towns in America.
Apply today to join more than 800 employees who work to meet the core values of: Accountability & Integrity, Transparency & Honoring the Public Trust, Collaboration, Innovation, Safety, Excellent Service with Courtesy and Kindness. The City of Loveland is a diverse and welcoming community organization, and our employees enjoy a competitive benefits program, various opportunities for growth and development, and an exceptional work-life balance.
A vibrant community, surrounded by natural beauty, where you belong!
Benefit Eligible Benefits Package Includes:
- Two (2) Medical plans, Dental, Vision (for self/ spouse/ children)
- A Dedicated, exclusive Employee Health and Wellness Center
- Discounted Chilson Center passes
- Paid vacation, holidays, floating holidays, and medical leave
- Flexible spending including Dependent Care
- Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-term and Long-term disability, and voluntary Critical Illness Coverage
- Retirement 401a, 457, Roth (pre-& post tax) and company match
- A Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
- Voluntary 529 College Invest program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Referral Program
- Personal and Professional Development opportunities
- Employee Recognition Program
- Exceptional work-life balance
- Market based pay & regular performance reviews
- Local Government employment is eligible for Public Loan Forgiveness Program
Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
City of Loveland job descriptions are designed to describe the general nature and level of work necessary to perform well in the job; they are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, and qualifications. City of Loveland job descriptions may be updated periodically, and additional activities, duties or responsibilities may be assigned by management as deemed appropriate.
The City of Loveland provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law.
The City of Loveland participates in E-Verify. In accordance with E-Verify requirements, upon your date of hire the City of Loveland will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. E-Verify Notice of Participation. (https://www.lovgov.org/home/showdocument?id=58934&t=638239815003552559) Learn more about your right to work. (https://www.lovgov.org/home/showdocument?id=58936&t=638239815367780509) Visit E-Verify.gov (https://www.e-verify.gov/employees) for more information.
Hybrid Remote Work Eligibility
This position may be eligible for up to two days per week working remotely. Probationary employees (within the first six months of employment) may not be eligible. Subject to change based on business needs and performance expectations.
Employment offers will be conditional on the successful completion of a driving record and background check.
To be considered for this amazing opportunity please review the brochure (https://www.lovgov.org/home/showdocument?id=63755) and apply to this position through Raftelis. (https://www.raftelis.com/opportunity/city-of-loveland-co-city-engineer)
APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED THROUGH THIS SITE WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED!
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