Under limited supervision, the Senior Civil Engineer – Development Review leverages advanced civil engineering expertise to manage and contribute to various engineering projects. This role involves analyzing and interpreting complex engineering, construction, and planning documents to ensure compliance with Town regulations and street standards. Responsibilities include reviewing engineering plans, traffic impact studies, drainage studies, technical reports, plats, and development plans for accuracy and alignment with established standards. The Senior Civil Engineer – Development Review also coordinates projects with developers, contractors, other municipalities, districts, and Town staff as needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Designs or oversees designs of town public works, community development and public facilities construction projects, including but not limited to: streets, intersections, bike facilities, sidewalks, storm water facilities, water and sewer lines, trails and park improvements; performs field measurements and assessments as required for the design and construction of Town construction projects; assists with the acquisition of easements and rights-of-way for Town construction projects.
• Evaluates proposals for annexation, site planning, plats, subdivision plans, landscape plans, trail plans, grading plans, utility plans, roadway plans, and other land use.
• Interprets, applies, and enforces the provisions of the Town’s engineering design standards adhering to applicable Federal, State, and local codes, laws, rules, regulations, specifications, standards, policies, and procedures.
• Recommends governmental measures affecting land use, community facilities, floodplain, and transportation to control and guide community development and urban renewal.
• Advise the town on matters related to engineering/surveying standards and practices.
• Coordinates engineering-related activities with the other town departments and outside agencies; works closely with other departments in carrying out engineering functions for the town; participate with town staff and outside agencies in the review of development activities and town projects; provide staff support to the other town departments as needed and/or directed.
• Participate in negotiations, contract preparation, ROW procurement and meetings.
• Act as the town liaison between other jurisdictions and authorities as determined by the Public Works Director.
• Assists with the selection and supervision of contracted professional engineers for specialized engineering work, such as geotechnical, stormwater and traffic professionals and assists with the administration of professional service contracts.
• Provides bid and proposal specifications for consultants and construction contracts.
• Participates in the long- and short-term planning activities of the town; makes recommendations to the Town Engineer and Public Works Director regarding engineering issues; makes regular reports to the Town Engineer and Public Works Director; reviews and prepares technical reports and studies; attends public meetings and provides recommendations and input; prepares presentation materials; represents the town in meetings with the public and other public entities.
• Review services related to town public works and maintenance related projects.
• Aid as needed relative to town planning efforts and special projects.
• Coordinate improvements and construction with related entities.
• Coordination with all town utility providers relative to existing and future service.
• Provide service relative to annual budgets and cost estimates.
• Review and comment on Development Plans, Development Agreements (Subdivision Improvement and Reimbursement), Traffic Impact Studies, and Drainage Studies processed through the town.
• Review all grading and ROW crossing permits.
• Review building permit applications.
• Assist the Flood Plain Administrator.
• Assist with the traffic signal, signage, and stripping maintenance, operations, and construction throughout the town.
• Assist with the installation, repair, and maintenance of traffic signals and other traffic control devices as needed.
• Assist in the continued development of the town’s road and striping maintenance plan.
• Assist with the annual updates of HUTF/CDOT inventory.
• Provide monthly reports to the Town Engineer and Public Works Director on engineering activities and issues.
• Provide recommendations to the Town Engineer, Public Works Director, Planning Commission, and Town Council as required.
• Assists in annual budget preparation; monitors expenditures in the Engineering Division; determines equipment, consultants, personnel, and materials needs for the Engineering Division, assists with the preparation of the Town’s Capital Improvement Plan.
• Prepare town resolutions and town ordinances and Town Council communications as may be required.
• Attend all Town Council meetings and work sessions as required by the Public Works Director.
• Other duties may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of Town policies, procedures, goals, the Comprehensive Plan, master plans, and neighborhood plans.
• Understanding of civil engineering principles related to transportation and storm drainage.
• Proficiency in engineering programs, procedures, and techniques relevant to the Engineering Department.
• Familiarity with building inspection, code enforcement, and related processes.
• Skills in conflict resolution, consensus building, and facilitating change.
• Ability to develop and implement goals, objectives, and long-range strategies, including work plans.
• Capacity to establish and maintain effective relationships with town officials, governmental agencies, citizens, and the public.
• Proficiency in preparing and presenting clear, concise written and verbal reports.
• Ability to work effectively with engineers, developers, contractors, property owners, and the general public.
• Competence in understanding and interpreting engineering construction plans, specifications, and contract documents.
• Capability to perform technical research, solve complex engineering problems, and conduct comprehensive studies and analyses.
• Proficiency with personal computers, MS Office Suite, CAD, ArcGIS, and Bluebeam applications.
• Valid Colorado driver’s license
• Must pass post offer background screening

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regularly required to use hands and fingers, to handle, feel, talk, and hear
• Frequently required to stand, walk, sit and reach with hands and arms
• Occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel or crouch
• Frequently lift and or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• May involve walking or standing for brief periods of times
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
• Field inspections often require traversing undeveloped sites containing significant slopes and undulating terrain
• Able to remain in a sitting position at office desk for extended periods of time
• The worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions: protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperatures changes

The Town of Timnath provides equal employment opportunities in compliance with all pertinent federal, state, and local laws.