Civil Engineer II

Overview

Larimer County Engineering Department offers engaging opportunities for professional development in the field of Civil Engineering!

The engineering staff deals with development review, floodplains, stormwater, road and bridge capital improvement projects, traffic engineering, asset management, and land acquisition. Staff also work to support creation and operation of improvement districts for maintenance and repair of neighborhood subdivision roads.

For this job posting, we are seeking to hire a skilled engineer to join our Floodplain, Stormwater and Development Services Group. The team is relatively small and is responsible for a wide variety of duties that necessitate regular coordination with other groups, departments, and customers. The ideal candidate for this position will have floodplain and stormwater experience, knowledge of general civil engineering design principles, and be familiar with Larimer County Road and Stormwater Design Criteria. The candidate will also have a desire to learn, a cooperative attitude, and effective communication and coordination skills.

The typical schedule for this position is Monday-Friday, with standard 8-hour workdays, generally between 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM. Occasional evening meetings, hearings, or presentations may be required.

Responsibilities

What you'll be doing:
• Administering the County floodplain permitting process for both federal and locally designated floodplains, including maintaining accurate records and enforcing applicable County, State, and Federal regulations and ordinances.
• Acting as the County liaison to the County Flood Review Board, assisting applicants, reviewing technical submittals, and coordinating and facilitating monthly Flood Review Board meetings.
• Coordinating with local entities on adopting stormwater master plans, collecting associated stormwater fees, and implementing improvements.
• Performing engineering and technical reviews of floodplain, stormwater, and land development proposals within Larimer County, including reviewing construction plans, floodplain modeling analyses, stormwater reports, and other technical documents prepared by civil engineering consultants for conformance with County engineering policies, design standards, land use regulations, and County, State, and Federal floodplain regulations.
• Preparing technical review comments for floodplain, stormwater, and land use development proposals and presenting comments and engineering-related County positions at Board of County Commissioners and Planning Commission public meetings and hearings.
• Overseeing the construction phase of floodplain and land development projects, including conducting periodic on-site inspections to monitor progress and ensure conformance with approved plans, codes, and standards.
• Serving as a technical resource to the public, consultants, developers, County Boards, County staff, and other stakeholders.
• Researching and responding to citizen inquiries regarding floodplain regulations, drainage concerns, development plans, and grading activities.
• Assisting in developing, refining, or revising County floodplain standards, policies, and procedures.
• Directing, assisting, and training lower-level engineering and clerical personnel.
To view the full job description, visit - https://www.larimer.gov/hr/careers/job-descriptions#/app/detail/Civil_Engineer_II.

What we're looking for:
• Detailed understanding of stormwater drainage systems, floodplain management, and floodplain modeling with a general knowledge of stormwater quality science, environmental issues, and environmental regulations
• Experience reviewing, analyzing, or designing, floodplain projects for compliance with FEMA floodplain regulations and storm drainage systems for compliance with typical stormwater and water quality criteria.
• Awareness of local stormwater design standards, such as the Mile High Flood Control District Criteria Manual, and familiar with typical hydrologic and hydraulic modeling calculations and software such as SWMM, HEC-HMS, & HEC-RAS.
• Broad knowledge of civil engineering practices and principles applicable to design review and construction of land development, stormwater, and floodplain projects.
• Ability to read and interpret plats, engineering plans, studies, models, & reports for conformance with County standards and Codes.
• Communicate clearly, concisely, & persuasively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to effectively present information in a public setting to County boards, commissions, and other groups of varied interests and backgrounds.
• Ability to perform duties with initiative, prioritize work activities, and work within a team and independently without close supervision.
• Ability to work cooperatively and provide professional customer service to County staff, developers, consultants, contractors, and the public.
• Familiar with Geographic information system (GIS).

Qualifications

To move forward in the hiring process, candidates must meet the required minimum qualifications. That said, we encourage you to think about your unique background and skills before applying. People often underestimate how their experiences match up with a role’s needs. We encourage you to apply if you meet the minimum qualifications and believe your skills and perspective can add value to this position.

• 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.

Supplemental Information

An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of required pre-employment checks or testing.

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.

For all temporary positions, sick leave and our Employee Assistance Program are available and other benefits may be available.

Larimer County offers the following for all Regular/Limited Term positions:

• 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.

Click here to view information on Larimer County's Benefits.

Closing Date/Time: 4/3/2025 11:59 PM Mountain

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