Engineer/Senior Engineer/Principal Engineer - Utilities Engineering

Salary: $91,797.00 - $164,713.00 Annually

Location : Municipal Service Center, CO

Job Type: Full-time Benefited, 40 hours/week (1.0 FTE)

Job Number: 25-00145

Department: Public Works and Utilities

Division: 25 Engineering

Opening Date: 05/12/2025

Closing Date: 5/26/2025 8:30 AM Mountain

CITY EQUITY STATEMENT

The City of Westminster welcomes diverse candidates from the broadest base possible. Our goal is to find the best candidate for the job-someone who belongs, not just fits. We value life and professional experiences, recognizing equivalent combinations of knowledge skills and education.

Aligned with our city SPIRIT values, the successful candidate will have a passion and commitment to serving a diverse population of residents and must respect and uphold the principles of justice, equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging.

We encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for this role, even if you believe you have a less traditional background than described we invite you to apply.

POSITION PURPOSE / IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION

This is a professional engineering position in the Department of Public Works and Utilities. The primary purpose is to safeguard public health and safety by providing safe, reliable drinking water and environmentally sound wastewater treatment and disposal services. The work consists of several roles:

Management of capital improvements projects involving water distribution systems, water treatment and storage facilities, pump stations, wastewater collection systems, wastewater treatment and lift station facilities, reclaimed water distribution systems, and reclaimed water treatment; the development, coordination, project management, plan review, and construction inspection of utility capital improvement projects; major responsibilities include project management from master planning level design through project construction and implementation within defined schedules and budgets

The Utilities Engineering Division works as a team to support Long Term Planning, Communications and Public Participation, and other activities as needed. Long Term Planning involves inventory of the City's infrastructure assets and planning for Capital Improvements Projects; this activity coincides with the City's two-year budget cycle, rate and fee studies, and development activities in the City; communications and public participation is an initiative for Utilities Engineering to increase knowledge and awareness of the City's infrastructure Work is under the direction of the Utilities Engineering Administrator, but with appreciable latitude for independent judgment and action for achievement of desired objectives. This position will require attendance at occasional evening meetings. An on-boarding program is in place to provide training and acclimation to new staff.

For this recruitment, we desire to hire only the Senior level of the position with potential for progression to the Principal level (see requirements below). The 2025 pay range for Senior Engineer is as follows: $114,020.00 - $142,537.00. The Principal Engineer 2025 pay range is $131,775.00 - $164,713.00.The full salary range for these positions are stated above. The starting range of pay is dependent on qualifications and experience of each individual candidate. The City of Westminster has a Multilingual Stipend Program to encourage, and reward benefited employees who are conversationally fluent in languages other than English. Benefited employees have the opportunity to test their language proficiency skills and qualify for a bi-weekly stipend that will vary based on the employee's level of proficiency and usage.

ORGANIZATIONAL COMPETENCIES AND CULTURAL VALUES/GENERAL COMPETENCIES

The City's work culture encourages passionate, positive and enthusiastic employees who, along with our City Council and City Manager, are strong supporters of our mission: The City of Westminster provides high-quality core services and fosters resilience in order to promote a safe and thriving community. Westminster is a city of beautiful, safe, well-maintained neighborhoods and destinations with a vibrant, diverse economy, rich and resilient environment and a strong sense of community belonging. Our core values are embodied in our SPIRIT (Service - People - Integrity - Respect - Innovation - Teamwork).

This position supports the goals of the Public Works and Utilities Department, which maintains and enhances public health and safety by providing exceptional water and wastewater service and maintaining the City's extensive, four-billion-dollar network of utility infrastructure. The department continuously strives to meet the needs of the community by constantly focusing on protecting public health and safety, customer service, efficient and effective utilization of resources, communications, innovation, and teamwork.

Every employee is accountable to:

Demonstrate a high level of customer service; encourage others to focus on the customer; foster an environment where customer service is a priority

Communicate with customers to ensure that, where possible, they are satisfied, and that their needs are being addressed; solicit and evaluate customer feedback

Act as an ambassador by understanding and fostering the organization's mission and vision

Exhibit pride in self, the department, the city, and the community; conduct self in a professional manner

Demonstrate integrity and build trust through credibility, reliability, commitment, loyalty, and ethical behavior

Address difficult or contentious issues in a constructive and confident manner

Support/promote change; demonstrate flexibility, and take calculated risks when appropriate

Participate in personal growth opportunities, and attend trainings designed to enhance capacity to bring new skills and ideas to the job and the organization

Work to continuously improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the service or product being delivered

Demonstrate support for team efforts by accepting new roles and responsibilities, and helping others achieve objectives

Value diversity; demonstrate an awareness of differences; demonstrate sensitivity, and adapt behaviors and communication to accommodate these differences GENERAL COMPETENCIES

Citywide - Every employee in this position is accountable to:

Establish effective interpersonal relationships through honest, open communication and follow-through on commitments

Recognize personal strengths and weaknesses, and target areas for personal self-development

Demonstrate initiative in performing job tasks

Exhibit problem-solving skills leading to sound judgment and quality decisions

Achieve goals on time and on budget, and handle assigned workload and new assignments effectively; demonstrate an ability to work independently; demonstrate ability to prioritize tasks and accomplish them

Communicate effectively with individuals and groups using clear and concise verbal and written communications

Demonstrate accountability for work, and take ownership in job performance

Demonstrate concern for the accuracy and quality of work; take steps to correct mistakes and improve the overall product Job Specific - Every employee in this position must be able to:

Demonstrate education, background, or on-the-job knowledge of and experience with:

Cross-coordinate, share information, and share decisions with utility operations superintendents and supervisors

Communicate clearly, concisely, and effectively, orally and in writing to technical and non-technical audiences

Resolve problems, mediate or facilitate cooperation among various parties - internal and external to the City

Work in a team environment with strong desire for program success while championing Public Works and Utility's needs

Work may involve coordination with outside developers/engineering firms; close partnership with several Divisions within Public Works and Utilities; and collaboration with City Departments including Community Development, Economic Development, and Parks Recreation and Libraries Leadership - Every employee in this position is accountable to:

Foster a participatory organizational climate that is open, positive, reinforcing, and supportive

Encourage employees to be accountable for their work and take ownership in what they do

Demonstrate leadership and courage by making or supporting decisions that reflect the organizational mission and goals even when the decision may be unpopular to some

Demonstrate collaboration and conflict resolution skills with other departments and employees

JOB SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS

Essential Job Functions, Duties, Responsibilities, and Tasks

Manage Department of Public Works and Utilities capital improvement projects (CIP) within the defined design and construction schedules and budgets.; complete reporting on time

Participate and contribute to Long Term Planning activities to support the planning, prioritizing, and implementing of Capital Improvement Projects. Represent the PWU Department, and Utilities Engineering Group and Utilities Operations Divisions and other City departments to provide high quality utility services

Give presentations in internal and public meetings regarding utility projects, prepare written reports and memoranda including City Council Agenda Memos and Staff Reports

Demonstrate advanced project management skills including but not limited to task prioritization, budget forecasting and management, communications and project reporting, and completing projects on time

Participate in construction management, inspection, and implementation of utility infrastructure

Participate in Communications and Public Participation activities as appropriate

Prepare scope, schedule, and budget for projects and prepare Requests for Proposals to solicit independent consulting services; lead the process for consultant selection and the management of consulting and construction contracts that follow

Play an active role in comprehensive master planning for the Department and the City's Public Works assets and $4 Billion infrastructure

Participate in Development Review with the focus on utility standards, specifications and Public Works and Utility policies

Must possess a valid driver's license and maintain a safe driving record

Maintains regular and punctual attendance Other Duties and Responsibilities

Incumbent is accountable for all duties of this job, and other projects and responsibilities may be added at the City's discretion.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS/PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

Education, Experience, Skills, Formal Training, Licenses, and Certifications

Required:

Graduation from an accredited four (4)-year college or university with major course work in civil or environmental engineering or closely related field

Must possess a valid driver's license, provide proof of a safe driving record, and maintain a safe driving record for continued employment Engineer:

Experience in design, construction, and/or review of water/wastewater systems and facilities

The ability to obtain Engineer-in-Training (E.I.T.) credential in less than six months Senior Engineer:

Minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in the design and construction of water/wastewater systems and facilities

Minimum of five (5) years of development review experience related to water/wastewater systems and facilities

Registration with the Colorado State Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors as a professional engineer (P.E.) is required Preferred:

Senior Engineer:

Eight (8) or more years of experience in the design and construction, of water/wastewater systems and facilities

Significant experience working directly for a municipality or for a consulting firm providing services to a municipal government

Master's Degree in civil or environmental engineering or a related field Candidate will be hired as Senior Engineer. Progression from Senior Engineer to Principal Engineer is contingent upon a supervisor's performance review with a recommendation and meeting the following requirements:

Meet all minimum requirements for Engineer and Senior Engineer

Minimum of ten (10) years of directly related, progressively responsible experience in water/wastewater project management Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, which would provide the required knowledge and skills, may be considered.

Physical Requirements

Work is sedentary in nature and requires sufficient physical stamina, strength and ability for:

Constant sitting to perform daily tasks; occasional walking through a multilevel facility to retrieve information; frequent standing, sometimes for extended periods

Frequent squatting, reaching above shoulder, and twisting to file documents and lift supplies and material; occasional bending, kneeling, climbing, balancing, and reaching below shoulder to store documents, material, and supplies

Constant light grasp, fine manipulation, and handling to perform daily duties; occasional firm grasp to safely use equipment

Frequent lifting, carrying, and pushing and/or pulling of up to fifteen (15) pounds to move material and supplies; occasional lifting and pushing and/or pulling of up to twenty-five (25) pounds with dollies and carts WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is primarily performed indoors with infrequent field and off-site tours and inspections. Indoor work involves sitting for extended periods in an office environment, with frequent exposure to distractions and interruptions created in a multipurpose work environment. Outdoor fieldwork requires the ability to stand and walk on uneven terrain in various conditions. Work entails exposure to periods of high activity and stress under demanding conditions. The position requires a great deal of communication with City employees, the public, and outside agencies as well as clear articulation of information in presentations and on the phone. May be required to use personal vehicles to travel to and from meetings and other locations throughout the City and metro area. Occasional evening or weekend events for improved public participation and outreach may be required.

Required Materials and Equipment

Personal computers, keyboards, calculators, telephones, audio-video equipment, and standard office equipment. Utilizes electronic connections to off-site locations.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

Background checks will include employment references and criminal history, and when applicable, credit check, driver license record, and education verification

Drug screen

Must be legally entitled to work in the United States The City of Westminster, Colorado, is a drug free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity and aims to have its workforce reflect the community.

The City of Westminster offers a comprehensive benefit package including:

Health and Dental

Flexible Spending

Pension/Retirement Plans

Term Life Insurance

Long-term Disability

Survivor Benefits

Wellness Program

Leave program that provides for vacation, holidays, sick leave, major illness, on the job injury, and administrative reasons

Career Development Program

Tuition Reimbursement Program

For a more detailed overview of our Exempt and Administrative Officer benefit package:

The City of Westminster does not participate in the Social Security system. In lieu of Social Security contributions, the city contributes to a 401(a) defined contribution plan on your behalf.

401(a) Contribution Rates:

Employee Mandatory Contribution: 11.5% of your base pay. Contributions are pre-tax and fully vested.

Employer Contribution: 12% of your base pay.

Employer Contribution Vesting Schedule

Less than 3 years - 0%

3 to 4 years - 60%

4 to 5 years - 80%

Over 5 years - 100%

For employees age 55 and older, the employer contributions are 100% vested

The City of Westminster provides employees