City and County of Denver

Engineer Supervisor - Transportation Delivery

City and County of Denver$124K — $161K *
Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with at least 5 years of direct experience in supervising engineers.
  • Experience in transportation engineering, infrastructure design, or project management.
  • Proven leadership in mentoring professionals at various levels of expertise.
  • Strong analytical skills for data interpretation to guide engineering teams.
  • Experience with federal and state funded projects and understanding regulations.
  • Excellent communication and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage a team of engineers and project managers on transportation projects.
  • Provide strategic direction for planning, design, and project execution.
  • Oversee staff performance and ensure high-quality project delivery.
  • Maintain compliance with regulatory standards throughout project lifecycles.
  • Ensure effective coordination among consultants, contractors, and stakeholders.
  • Develop and enhance engineering standards and operational processes.
  • Analyze project data to support decision-making and performance measurement.

Benefits

  • Unlimited full-time position with job security.
  • Opportunity for professional growth and development in leadership roles.
  • Engagement with high-profile transportation projects impacting the community.
  • Collaboration with a multidisciplinary team in a supportive environment.
Full Job Description
We are hiring for two full-time, unlimited Engineer Supervisors - Transportation Delivery. Specifically, as the Engineer Supervisor, you will: - Lead and supervise a multidisciplinary team of engineers and project managers responsible for the delivery of complex transportation infrastructure projects and programs. There will be around five to seven Engineers and Project Managers for both design and construction. - Provide technical, operational, and strategic direction for transportation planning, design, procurement, construction, and project closeout. - Manage staff workload, performance, professional development, and resource allocation to achieve organizational goals and deliver high-quality projects. - Oversee project scope, schedule, budget, risk, quality, and compliance with City, state, and federal requirements. - Provide quality assurance and technical oversight of engineering designs, construction documents, procurement packages, and consultant deliverables. - Manage and coordinate consultants, contractors, internal departments, utilities, regional agencies, and other project stakeholders. - Develop and implement engineering standards, policies, procedures, and process improvements to improve project delivery and operational efficiency. - Manage transportation program budgets, funding allocations, and resource needs to support annual and long-term priorities. - Analyze project and program data to establish performance measures, identify trends, and support data-driven decision-making. - Represent the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure on complex and high-profile projects, including coordination with community stakeholders, elected officials, partner agencies, and the public. - Resolve complex technical, operational, contractual, and stakeholder issues while balancing safety, equity, mobility, cost, schedule, and community needs. - Mentor and develop engineering and project management staff while fostering a collaborative, accountable, and continuous-improvement culture. - Project Management responsibilities, as needed. - Assist as needed with agency project deadlines and reports with a team-based approach. What You'll Bring Our ideal candidate has some or all the following experience, skills, and characteristics: - Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with at least 5 years of direct supervision of engineers. - Progressive responsibilities in transportation engineering, infrastructure design, construction, or project management. - Demonstrated leadership skills in mentoring, supervising diverse professionals from interns to PE licensed engineers while supporting both technical and professional growth. - Strong analytical skills to oversee the engineering team to interpret and draw conclusions from a variety of data sources. - Experience designing, reviewing and preparing bid documents and/or work orders, and managing construction projects for transportation infrastructure (roadways, bridges, sidewalks, bicycle facilities, intersection geometrics, pavement markings, signage, traffic signals, and operations. - Excellent organization and communication skills that strengthen team effectiveness and support delivery. - Experience with Federal and State funded projects. - A comprehensive understanding of federal, state, and City agency policies, standards, and systems. - Experience and comfort working within a matrix management environment. Required Minimum Qualifications - Education requirement: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Architecture. - Experience Requirement: Three (3) years of senior engineering or architecture experience. - Education/Experience Equivalency: No substitution of experience for education is permitted. Additional appropriate education may be substituted for experience requirements. - License/Certifications: Requires a valid Driver's License at the time of application. Requires registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) by the Colorado State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers at the time of application. Registration in another state will be accepted in lieu of this requirement, provided that the applicant has Colorado registration at completion of probation. Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment. To be considered for this position, you must include the following on your job application (upload the attachment(s) to the Resume/CV section on the My Experience tab): - Resume - Detailed cover letter about your interest in being the Transportation Engineering Supervisor. Tell us more about how you professionally prepared for this role. Application Deadline This position is expected to stay open until September 13, 2026. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than September 13th at 11:59 PM. About Everything Else Job Profile CE0403 Engineer-Architect Supervisor To view the full job profile including position specifications, physical demands, and probationary period, click here. Position Type Unlimited Position Salary Range $124,937.00 - $212,393.00 Target Pay $124,937.00 - $161,000.00/year, based on experience and education Agency Dept of Transportation & Infrastructure Redeployment during Citywide Emergencies City and County of Denver employees may be re-deployed to work in other capacities in their own agencies or in other city agencies to support core functions of the city during a citywide emergency declared by the Mayor.

About City and County of Denver

The City and County of Denver is the capital and most populous city in the state of Colorado. It is located in the South Platte River Valley on the western edge of the High Plains, just east of the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains. The city is known for its beautiful scenery, outdoor recreation opportunities, and vibrant cultural scene. The City and County of Denver provides a wide range of services to its residents, including public safety, transportation, parks and recreation, and community development. The city is governed by a mayor and a 13-member city council.
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