Engineer

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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 an Engineer !

This posting is open to candidates qualified for either the Engineer or Senior Engineer level. Applicants will be considered for the level that best aligns with their experience, skillset, and professional background.

Both roles are responsible for supporting the Town’s engineering, infrastructure, and construction oversight functions. The Engineer performs technical, administrative, and project‑level work, while the Senior Engineer serves as a higher‑level technical expert and leader engaged in complex engineering review, advanced project management, and participation in divisional leadership initiatives. Candidates with limited experience, substantial experience, or anywhere in between are encouraged to apply.

VIEW THE ENGINEER JOB DESCRIPTION HERE (Salary Range: $100,000 - $140,000)

VIEW THE SENIOR ENGINEER JOB DESCRIPTION HERE (S alary Range: $110,000 - $152,000)

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• Why Work for the Town of Avon? (Click Here to View Town of Avon's Full Benefit Guide)
• 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

• 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

Essential Functions

Essential Functions – Engineer

Performs review of development and subdivision proposals submitted to the Town. Performs technical review of subdivision sketch plans, preliminary plans, and final plats for conformance with standards

Provides technical assistance to other departments,

Review permit applications for work within Public Rights-of-Way and monitor construction for conformance with 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

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

Coordinates, cooperates, and collaborates 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

Essential Functions – Senior Engineer

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

Qualifications and Requirements

Knowledge of municipal engineering, including street, drainage, site development, subdivision, and public‑infrastructure projects

Experience with Request for Proposals (RFPs) requirements and processes for professional services and contracts and agreements

Knowledge of adopted building codes, mechanical and lighting systems

Knowledge of project management ( Senior Engineer only )

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, staff, management, staff, and the public

Ability to communicate effectively and professionally in oral and written form. Spanish is considered a plus

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 ability to obtain within 30 days of hire

Education & Experience

Engineer – Education & Experience

Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering or related field from an accredited engineering school is preferred .

Registration as a Professional Engineer in Colorado is preferred .

Senior Engineer – Education & Experience

Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering or related degree from an accredited engineering school is required .

Must be registered as a Professional Engineer in Colorado is required .

Minimum of 10 years general civil engineering experience.

Minimum of 5 years of engineering work with streets, roads, drainage, site development, subdivisions, and construction observa