DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER

$6,970.35 - $8,951.85

Performs supervisory responsibilities of engineering staff and administrative review of highly technical civil engineering issues and decisions. Performs and manages technical review of engineering design elements (inclusive of, but not limited to, grading, roadway design, geotechnical, utilities, stormwater, and access management) in accordance with the County’s Design Standards, Land Development Code and other applicable regulations. Coordinates with Construction Group Manager for the construction inspection of land development applications in accordance with the County’s Construction Specifications. Serves as the liaison engineer between County departments, customers, consultants and the public in regards to technical development engineering issues and decisions.

(The following duty statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and do not include other non-essential or marginal duties that may be required. Mesa County reserves the right to modify or change the duties or essential functions of this job at any time. All responsibilities may not be performed by all incumbents.)

GENERAL:

Performs in a management role as a supervisor of technical level staff to oversee and ensure the technical quality and consistency of various development plans.  Confers with management staff to keep them informed on key issues and progress toward objectives and to gain their support and approval; makes recommendations to assist management in making any needed improvements within areas of process, staffing needs, etc.

Provides customer service by coordinating and communicating, effectively and efficiently, with the developer or developer’s representative in regards to engineering issues pertaining to the land development process, applications or construction documents.  Responds to public inquiries concerning County requirements, standards and policies.

Conducts detailed review and analysis of construction documents and other technical information to assure compliance with county standards, general civil engineering practices and conditions of approval required by the Board of County Commissioners; evaluates conformity to standards and permit requirements for quality assurance in development applications; reviews submitted cost estimates concerning Development Improvement Agreements, as required.

Attends public or governmental information meetings to provide an engineering interpretation of plans and to answer engineering questions as they relate to Public Works or Development Engineering.

Meets with applicants, developers and their consultants to discuss project applications and confer on design solutions for various technical engineering issues.  Reviews exemption applications for right-of-way requirement, easements, drainage and access.

As authorized by the Engineering Director, execute and extinguish development improvement agreements and construction contracts incidental to the completion of improvements as required by the planning process.

In conjunction with the Construction Group, coordinates and performs field inspections of construction work on streets, storm drains, sidewalks, curbing, gutters and various other improvements in ensuring construction meets accepted plans.

Coordinates with contractors, consultants, utility companies and County staff as they relate to Public Works and Development Improvement Agreements in regards to but not limited to, road, sewer, storm water drainage and other construction items.

AS NECESSARY:

Performs special assignments as requested, including researching and preparing reports and projects, developing and implementing programs, and presenting technical data to management, elected officials, and others.  May assist in the management of Capital Improvement Program projects from planning and design through construction and substantial completion.

Prepares, reviews and updates technical manuals and specifications.

Performs other related duties as assigned. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing, interact, and work with individuals and groups in person.

Good organizational skills, along with ability to pay attention to details.

Ability to efficiently use and learn multiple software program such as GIS, asset management, and permitting softwares.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field and four (4) years of progressively responsible related experience. Minimum of two (2) years supervisory or team lead experience preferred.

Any combination of education, training and experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities required for the job.

Licenses and Certifications:

Valid Colorado Driver’s License

Professional Engineer (PE) Registration required or ability to obtain PE within one (1) year of hire.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

This position requires standing, stooping, sitting, bending, twisting, and lifting up to 25 pounds.

The incumbent's working conditions are mostly in an open office environment and occasionally around typically moderate to loud noise levels around construction sites.

The employee is occasionally exposed to possible bodily injury from moving mechanical parts of equipment, tools, and machinery while on construction sites.

In compliance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act the following items can be used as a determining factor in the starting and ongoing wage of an employee working in this position:

A seniority system that rewards employees based on length of employment.

A merit system that rewards employees for exceptional job performance.

Education, training, or experience to the extent that they are reasonably related to the work in question.

Another factor related to job performance or business operations, such as paying a shift differential to workers on less popular shifts

This position includes is eligible for the Mesa County benefits package which includes the following:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Retirement
• Paid Sick Leave & Vacation Leave
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability

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Agency

Mesa County

Address

544 Rood Ave

Grand Junction, CO 81501

Phone

970- 244 - 1856

Website

http://www.mesacounty.us