Engineer

Town of Avon•Avon, CO

6d•$100,000 - $152,000

About The Position

The Town of Avon, Colorado, is accepting applications for an Engineer! This posting is open to candidates qualified for either the Engineer or Senior Engineer level. Applicants will be considered for the level that best aligns with their experience, skillset, and professional background. Both roles are responsible for supporting the Town’s engineering, infrastructure, and construction oversight functions. The Engineer performs technical, administrative, and project‑level work, while the Senior Engineer serves as a higher‑level technical expert and leader engaged in complex engineering review, advanced project management, and participation in divisional leadership initiatives. Candidates with limited experience, substantial experience, or anywhere in between are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

Knowledge of municipal engineering, including street, drainage, site development, subdivision, and public‑infrastructure projects
Experience with Request for Proposals (RFPs) requirements and processes for professional services and contracts and agreements
Knowledge of adopted building codes, mechanical and lighting systems
Knowledge of project management (Senior Engineer only)
Knowledge of principles and practices of personnel management and supervision, and budget preparation
Ability to evaluate construction activities and processes for conformance with contract documents
Ability to read and interpret building plans and specifications, draw plans, and write specifications and cost estimates for building repairs and minor building construction work
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, staff, management, staff, and the public
Ability to communicate effectively and professionally in oral and written form. Spanish is considered a plus
Ability to represent the Town of Avon in the highest professional manner at all times and ability to interact with co-workers in a positive and respectful manner that reflects Avon’s culture of teamwork
Ability to operate a Town vehicle safely and legally
Requires possession of a Colorado driver’s license or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire
Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering or related degree from an accredited engineering school is required.
Must be registered as a Professional Engineer in Colorado is required.
Minimum of 10 years general civil engineering experience.
Minimum of 5 years of engineering work with streets, roads, drainage, site development, subdivisions, and construction observation/contract administration experience.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering or related field from an accredited engineering school is preferred.
Registration as a Professional Engineer in Colorado is preferred.
Spanish is considered a plus

Responsibilities

Performs review of development and subdivision proposals submitted to the Town. Performs technical review of subdivision sketch plans, preliminary plans, and final plats for conformance with standards
Provides technical assistance to other departments,
Review permit applications for work within Public Rights-of-Way and monitor construction for conformance with Permit conditions.
Monitor and implement innovation in construction techniques, including networking with peers in the industry to employ state-of-the-art practices in project bidding, procuring, and construction
Administers consultant contracts, including preparing requests for proposals, reviewing and interviewing respondents, negotiating scope of work and contract terms, and overseeing contract performance
Coordinates, cooperates, and collaborates with the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) on transportation projects and regional groups
Provides access to and assists with public record requests related to the Engineering Division
Provides technical review of proposed site development plans for conformance with grading, drainage, and other site design criteria as set forth in the Avon Municipal Code and other applicable codes
Provides technical review of development applications, including preliminary plan and final plat subdivision review, condominium review, retaining walls, driveway access, road access, transportation improvements, improvements to public right-of-ways, and other public infrastructure and public facilities
Provides engineering technical assistance and support to other Departments
Provides technical assistance in the review of permit applications for work within Public Rights-of-Way and monitoring of construction for conformance with Public Right-of-Way Permit conditions
Assists in the preparation of annual Capital Improvement and Department budgets
May be assigned duties to coordinate, cooperate, and collaborate with the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) on transportation projects and regional groups