Civil Engineer (II, III, or IV) Utilities Design

Are you ready to make a real impact on the community you serve? The City of Arvada is hiring Civil Engineers (II, III, or IV) to join our Utilities Design team—a collaborative group dedicated to creating safe, sustainable, and efficient public infrastructure.

In this role, you’ll take on meaningful projects that shape how our city grows and functions—designing and improving water and sewer systems, transportation networks, stormwater programs, and public infrastructure across Arvada. Whether you’re early in your career or a seasoned professional ready to lead, you’ll find opportunities to innovate, collaborate, and see your work make a visible difference.

We’re looking for problem solvers, communicators, and creative thinkers who are passionate about serving the public and building a better tomorrow.

Below are the salary ranges based on qualifications, skills and internal equity, typical placement is entry to mid-range.

• Civil Engineer II: $89,814 - $122,806
• Civil Engineer III: $99,244 - $135,701
• Civil Engineer IV : $109,665 -$149,949

Essential Job Functions

• Prepares and/or develops plans for projects and programs involving coordination with other departments and/or outside organizations.
• Prepares requests for proposals, right-of-way acquisitions, and design of infrastructure projects.
• Prepares public infrastructure project bids and construction contracts. Develops specific routine project budget, oversees expenditures of the project funds.
• Administers contracts, which may include preparation of progress payments, negotiation of change orders, resolving contract payment disputes, and ensuring compliance with provisions in the contract.
• Reviews engineering plans submitted by others, recommend changes for reasonableness, to conform with existing infrastructure, or in conformance to the city’s Engineering Code of Standards and Specifications for the Design and Construction of Public Improvements.
• Enforces the city’s Engineering Code of Standards and Specifications for the Design and Construction of Public Improvements.
• Reviews and coordinates programs and projects with governmental agencies, districts, landowners, contractors, and consultants.
• Manages, oversees, or performs negotiation of acquisition of right of way from property owners.
• Prepares budgets and reports on capital improvement / maintenance projects for public works programs.
• Proposes updates to the Engineering Code of Standards and Specifications for the Design and Construction of Public Improvements.
• Analyzes alternative solutions to projects to determine the most adequate and cost-effective solution.
• Assists with training and give guidance to other engineers and technical staff.
• Communicates and interacts with a variety of interests including but not limited to: elected officials, government and quasi-government representatives, districts, landholders, developers, citizens and others as needed to perform the duties and functions of the position.
• Manages city assets.
• Travels to and attends team and organizational meetings, training, events and activities and appropriately and professionally represents the department.

Other Job Functions

• Represents division on various city committees and outside organizations.
• Visits may be made to construction sites, ten or more times a month, which may have large construction equipment, loud noise, pipeline trenches, and possible heavy truck and vehicle traffic.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Solid to advanced knowledge of principles and practices of engineering.
• Solid to advanced knowledge in preparing and negotiating routine contractor and vendor contracts.
• Knowledge and ability to apply standard engineering techniques and procedures.
• Ability to prioritize multiple and changing work requests while meeting the many needs of the customers/users.
• Ability to exercise sound initiative and judgment as well as make decisions within the scope of assigned authority.
• Ability to effectively communicate information, both verbally and in writing, to support organizational objectives and interact with all levels of personnel within the city positively and cooperatively.
• Must be able to operate a motor vehicle.

License

A valid Colorado driver’s license and acceptable driving record is preferred.

Education Degree

Bachelors Degree (BA, BS, BBA)

Education Major

Engineering

Education Required

Yes

Civil Engineer II Requirements:

Work Experience Related

• Two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in civil engineering or related field.

License & Certification

• Colorado Engineer In Training (EIT) certification required.

Civil Engineer III Requirements:

Work Experience Related

• Four (4) years of experience in civil engineering in the focus area.

License & Certification

• Professional Engineering License required with ability to obtain Colorado PE License within six-months

Civil Engineer IV Requirements:

Work Experience Related

• Six (6) years of experience as a Professional Engineer in the focus area.

License & Certification

• Professional Engineering License required with ability to obtain Colorado PE license within six-months.