Associate Engineer/Engineer/Senior Engineer (Capital Improvement Project)

El Paso County is seeking a motivated engineer to join their Capital Projects team, contributing to the planning, design, and management of critical infrastructure projects. The role involves delivering high-quality capital improvements while ensuring compliance with civil engineering standards and collaborating with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, designing, and construction oversight for capital improvement projects
• Ensure compliance with engineering principles and County criteria while supporting project scope, schedule, and budget tracking
• Perform plan reviews, quantity calculations, cost estimates, schedule evaluations, and feasibility analyses for assigned projects
• Coordinate with County departments, consultants, developers, contractors, utility providers, and external agencies to ensure successful project delivery and alignment with the County’s long-term infrastructure goals
• Support construction activities by monitoring compliance with plans, specifications, and standards
• Assist with issue resolution and project closeout, including formal project acceptance
• Review and process environmental documents to meet National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA) and state requirements
• Represent the County at meetings, public hearings, and presentations
• Respond to questions and communicate technical information clearly to a variety of audiences

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field
• Four years of professional engineering experience; two years of the required experience must be in civil engineering
• Two years of leadership or project management experience
• Six years of progressive civil engineering experience, with three years of leadership experience of professional staff
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license
• Engineer Intern Certification required, or equivalent combination of experience and education as approved by Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) for Professional Engineer (PE) Licensing Requirements
• Acceptable equivalence must be demonstrated by documented allowance from DORA to qualify for PE exam
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license
• Professional Engineer's (PE) License; possession of Colorado PE within six months after employment
• Must pass conditional post offer background investigation, motor vehicle record check, and drug screen
• Experience with engineering-related software/programs, such as computer-aided design (CAD), geographic information systems (GIS), and MS Project

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Comprehensive benefits
• Flexible schedules
• Hybrid work options

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