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.ResponsibilitiesAssist in planning, designing, and construction oversight for capital improvement projectsEnsure compliance with engineering principles and County criteria while supporting project scope, schedule, and budget trackingPerform plan reviews, quantity calculations, cost estimates, schedule evaluations, and feasibility analyses for assigned projectsCoordinate 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 goalsSupport construction activities by monitoring compliance with plans, specifications, and standardsAssist with issue resolution and project closeout, including formal project acceptanceReview and process environmental documents to meet National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA) and state requirementsRepresent the County at meetings, public hearings, and presentationsRespond to questions and communicate technical information clearly to a variety of audiencesSkillsBachelor's degree in civil engineering or related fieldFour years of professional engineering experience; two years of the required experience must be in civil engineeringTwo years of leadership or project management experienceSix years of progressive civil engineering experience, with three years of leadership experience of professional staffMust possess and maintain a valid driver's licenseEngineer Intern Certification required, or equivalent combination of experience and education as approved by Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) for Professional Engineer (PE) Licensing RequirementsAcceptable equivalence must be demonstrated by documented allowance from DORA to qualify for PE examMust possess and maintain a valid driver's licenseProfessional Engineer's (PE) License; possession of Colorado PE within six months after employmentMust pass conditional post offer background investigation, motor vehicle record check, and drug screenExperience with engineering-related software/programs, such as computer-aided design (CAD), geographic information systems (GIS), and MS ProjectBenefitsCompetitive payComprehensive benefitsFlexible schedulesHybrid work optionsCompany OverviewEl Paso County lies in east central Colorado and encompasses more than 2,158 square miles. It was founded in 1861, and is headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://www.elpasoco.com/.