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E-470 Public Highway Authority · 16 hours ago

Project Engineer

Aurora, CO

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$115K/yr - $135K/yr

10+ years exp

E-470 Public Highway Authority operates a toll highway in the Denver metropolitan area and is seeking a Project Engineer responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing work performed by contractors and design consultants. The role involves managing roadway, trail, bridge, and facility projects, ensuring compliance with engineering standards and effective communication with various stakeholders.

Transportation/Trucking/Railroad

Responsibilities

Under general supervision, this position plans, coordinates, develops, implements, supervises, reviews, and inspects work performed by contractors, design consultants and architects from project concept to completion

Assists with the development, bid and procurement of engineering consultant, architect and construction contracts; coordination with legal counsel and other Authority staff

Performs or supervises engineering work related to the Authority’s capital projects involving roadway, bridge, trail and facilities

Applies knowledge of engineering principles and practices in the areas related to roadway design, storm drainage, water quality, pavement design, traffic engineering, utilities and construction specifications

Coordinates capital projects between contractors, consultants, and adjacent municipal, state and federal government agencies

Assists with the development and negotiation of intergovernmental agreements with local municipalities for funding, design, construction, operation and maintenance of projects

Conducts engineering research and analysis; develops scopes of work and project bid documents that meet budgets; prepares cost estimates and schedules for projects; reviews and recommends payment of consultant and contractor monthly invoices; administers contracts; prepares project status reports

Inspects contractor work for quality and compliance with project specifications and standards; serves as the Authority's field representative on construction projects; gives direction and negotiates with contractors

Performs development reviews referred to the Authority by member jurisdictions to ensure any impacts to Authority infrastructure and interests are addressed

Responds to customer complaints regarding construction related issues

Represents the Department at occasional Board or public meetings related to projects

Assist with integration of departmental project

Qualification

Civil EngineeringConstruction ManagementProject ManagementCADDGISTechnical SkillsCommunication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsTeam Player

Required

Requires BSCE in Civil Engineering from an accredited college or university

Registered Professional Engineering license in the State of Colorado or ability to obtain within 6 months

Minimum of 10 years post graduate engineering experience in public infrastructure project/construction management

Knowledge of basic principles and practices of civil engineering

Ability to learn and apply engineering principles related to public works construction projects including highway design and construction standards

Ability to make basic engineering computations and to prepare, check, and design engineering plans, studies, profiles, and maps

Successful applicant will have excellent management, communication and interpersonal skills and be an energetic team player in a small government agency

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing

Ability to work with minimal supervision and have excellent, technical engineering and problem-solving skills. Must be flexible and able to handle a variety of tasks

Excellent computer skills required including Microsoft Office and working knowledge of CADD and GIS applications