Specifically, this position:

• Performs engineering / technical review of various land use and development proposals for both public and private projects within Larimer County.
• Reviews submitted construction plans, technical reports, utility plans and design data and prepares written comments regarding development proposal for compliance with existing Larimer County standards and general engineering principles.
• Has oversight of the construction phase of land development projects by performing development construction & field inspections of various projects to monitor progress and ensure conformance to plans, Codes, and standards.
• Attends televised public hearings and various coordination and review meetings on behalf of the Larimer County Engineering Department.
• Serves as technical resource to public, consultants, developers, County Boards, County Staff, and others.
• Researches and responds to citizen inquiries concerning access, drainage, grading, floodplain, or stormwater discharge.
• Assists in the development, refinement or revisions of standards, policies, and/or procedures.
• Interprets and enforces County ordinances and appropriate state and federal laws, codes, and regulations.

• Understand standard principles and practices of Civil Engineering as applied to public works or civil engineering.
• Have general knowledge of basic stormwater quality science, environmental issues, and environmental regulations.
• Have an understanding of typical engineering computations and be able to read and interpret plats, engineering plans, studies, models, & reports for conformance with County standards and Codes.
• Provide professional customer service to clients and public.
• Communicate clearly, concisely, & persuasively both verbally and in writing.
• Be creative in designing solutions to resolve difficult issues.
• Be flexible, organized, and eager to learn and take on new responsibilities.
• Have the ability to work effectively and cooperatively within groups of varying perspectives, areas of expertise and interests.
• Be able to prioritize work activities and accomplish the assigned workload in a timely manner to meet established performance standards and objectives.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other County employees, representatives of other agencies and organizations, and members of the community.
• Use software and business applications, including but not limited to, word processing, spreadsheets, presentation software, Geographic information system (GIS) software and databases, Autocad, and other civil design software.

All candidates will be screened for the following required minimum qualifications. Any candidate who does not meet all of the qualifications listed as required will be eliminated from the process.

Depending on qualifications, this position may hire as an Civil Engineer I or an Civil Engineer II.

• Civil Engineer I
  • Equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Civil Engineering required.
  • Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Driver's License.
  • Engineer-Intern Certification preferred.
• Civil Engineer II
  • At least three (3) years of experience as a Civil Engineer I in Larimer County, or in a directly related field or in the performance of similar duties and responsibilities required.
  • Engineer-Intern Certification required.
  • Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Colorado preferred.
  • Equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Civil Engineering or a related field required.
  • Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Driver's License.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts / Health Savings Account
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Basic Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Retirement Plan 401(a) with employer match
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation
• Paid time off including vacation, sick and holidays

Larimer County will be adjusting pay ranges effective January 13, 2023. Please visit our website at www.larimer.gov/hr/employee-relations/compensation-classification/pay-plan/2023 to view more information. This posting has been adjusted to reflect the new 2023 pay rate.

The typical schedule for this position is 8am - 4:30pm Monday to Friday.
 
An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and background check. As marijuana is an illegal substance under federal law, testing positive for marijuana (medical or otherwise) or any other substance for which the county tests, will result in the contingent offer of employment being revoked. Successful completion of the drug screen is defined as obtaining a negative result.

All application components must be submitted by 11:59 PM MT on the closing date listed.

Larimer County is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and prohibits discrimination and harassment in all employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation), national origin, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law or regulation.