Senior Engineer

Come Join the Town of Avon Team!

Nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, Avon, Colorado, is more than a destination - it's a place to call home. Here, visitors and residents alike enjoy living, working, and playing in a breathtaking outdoor setting.

At the Town of Avon, we're the driving force behind what makes this community thrive. From fixing potholes to hosting events in stunning Nottingham Park, to teaching swim lessons at our 40,000 sq. ft. full-service Recreation Center, to ensuring public safety, our dedicated team makes it all happen.

We offer a variety of opportunities in fantastic locations, backed by supportive leadership and excellent benefits. Whether you're seeking a full-time career or a seasonal part-time job, the Town of Avon is the perfect place to grow, contribute, and make a difference. What are you waiting for? Join our team today!

Position Overview:

The Town of Avon, Colorado, is accepting applications for a Senior Engineer!

The Senior Engineer is a high-level, public-facing leadership position within the Town of Avon that is responsible for performing complex technical, managerial, and administrative work related to public infrastructure, public and private construction, and engineering matters concerning all aspects of the Town of Avon. The Senior Engineer participates with Avon's Leadership Team to implement the Town of Avon's goals, including the delivery of capital improvement projects on a cost-effective basis, oversight of private construction, effective public communication and transparency, and implementation of climate action strategies

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Essential Functions:

Provides technical review of proposed site development plans for conformance with grading, drainage, and other site design criteria as set forth in the Avon Municipal Code and other applicable codes

Provides technical review of development applications, including preliminary plan and final plat subdivision review, condominium review, retaining walls, driveway access, road access, transportation improvements, improvements to public right-of-ways, and other public infrastructure and public facilities

Provides engineering technical assistance and support to other Departments

Provides technical assistance in the review of permit applications for work within Public Rights-of-Way and monitoring of construction for conformance with Public Right-of-Way Permit conditions

Monitor and implement innovation in construction techniques, including networking with peers in the industry to employ state-of-the-art practices in project bidding, procuring, and construction

Assists in the preparation of annual Capital Improvement and Department budgets

Administers consultant contracts, including preparing requests for proposals, reviewing and interviewing respondents, negotiating the scope of work and contract terms, and overseeing contract performance

May be assigned duties to coordinate, cooperate, and collaborate with the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) on transportation projects and regional groups

Provides access to and assists with public record requests related to the Engineering Division

Why Work for the Town of Avon?

We offer an amazing work environment, supportive leadership, and outstanding benefits, including:

Retirement match of 11%

Life insurance

Avon Recreation Center pass

Health, Rx, vision, and dental insurance

Paid vacation, personal days, sick days, and holidays

Spanish Language Initiative VIEW TOWN OF AVON BENEFIT GUIDE HERE

Town of Avon Culture and Values

Our team operates on five core values:

Public Service: We are committed to an effective, community-focused organization that passionately engages and serves our residents, property owners, businesses, and guests.

Openness: We are open, transparent, complete, objective and respectful of opposing views with all Town officials and with the public in our decisions and actions.

Leadership: We perform our work with commitment, passion, collaboration, fairness, honesty and courage to elevate our performance, the performance of our co-workers, and the character of our community.

Integrity: We are professional, ethical, responsible and accountable in our decisions and actions.

Stewardship: We are custodians and stewards of the Town's financial, physical, environmental and natural resources on behalf of current and future generations. Qualifications and Requirements

Diverse knowledge of municipal engineering with experience in the design and construction of streets, drainage, site development, subdivision projects, and building maintenance administration

Extensive knowledge of Request for Proposals (RFP) requirements and processes for professional services contracts and agreements

Knowledge of adopted building codes and mechanical and lighting building systems

Knowledge of project management

Knowledge of principles and practices of personnel management and supervision and budget preparation

Ability to evaluate construction activities and processes for conformance with contract documents

Ability to read and interpret building plans and specifications, draw plans, and write specifications and cost estimates for building repairs and minor building construction work

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, management, staff, and the public

Ability to communicate effectively and professionally in both oral and written form

Ability to represent the Town of Avon in the highest professional manner at all times and ability to interact with co-workers in a positive and respectful manner that reflects Avon's culture of teamwork

Ability to operate a Town vehicle safely and legally

Requires possession of a Colorado driver's license or the ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire Special Requirements:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: A Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering or a related degree from an accredited engineering school registered as a Professional Engineer in Colorado is required. Work experience shall include at least ten (10) years of general civil engineering experience with at least five (5) years of engineering work with streets, roads, drainage, site development, subdivisions, and construction observation/contract administration.

The Town reserves the right to suspend or extend the posting deadline based on receipt of qualified candidates.

A background check and reference checks will be required prior to employment.

The Town of Avon is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Application Deadline Date: 06/30/2025