Salary: $130,000.00 - $160,000.00 Annually
Location : Aurora, CO
Job Type: Full-Time
Department: Maintenance
Opening Date: 10/21/2026
Closing Date: 10/29/2026 11:59 AM Mountain
FLSA: Exempt
DescriptionThe Project Engineer is responsible for managing the planning, design, coordination, and delivery of the Authority's roadway, trail, bridge, and facility improvement projects. This role oversees and collaborates with contractors, consultants, and key stakeholders to ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, on schedule, and within budget while meeting all applicable engineering, regulatory, and quality standards.
Responsibilities- Under general supervision, this position plans, coordinates, develops, implements, supervises, reviews, and inspects work performed by contractors, design consultants and architects from project concept to completion.
- Assists with the development, bid and procurement of engineering consultants, architect and construction contracts; coordination with legal counsel and other Authority staff.
- Performs or supervises engineering work related to the Authority's capital projects involving roadways, bridges, trails and facilities.
- Applies knowledge of engineering principles and practices in the areas related to roadway design, storm drainage, water quality, pavement design, traffic engineering, utilities and construction specifications.
- Coordinates capital projects between contractors, consultants, and adjacent municipal, state and federal government agencies.
- Assists with the development and negotiation of intergovernmental agreements with local municipalities for funding, design, construction, operation and maintenance of projects.
- Conducts engineering research and analysis; develops scopes of work and project bid documents that meet budgets; prepares cost estimates and schedules for projects; reviews and recommends payment of consultant and contractor monthly invoices; administers contracts; prepares project status reports.
- Inspects contractor work for quality and compliance with project specifications and standards; serves as the Authority's field representative on construction projects; gives direction and negotiates with contractors.
- Performs development reviews referred to the Authority by member jurisdictions to ensure any impacts to Authority infrastructure and interests are addressed.
- Responds to customer complaints regarding construction related issues.
- Represents the Department at occasional Board or public meetings related to projects.
- Assist with integration of departmental project management processes into enterprise PMO.
- Assist with preparation of annual budget.
Typical Qualifications- 10+ years post graduate engineering experience in public infrastructure project/construction management.
- Registered Professional Engineering license in the State of Colorado or ability to obtain within 6 months.
- Knowledge of basic principles and practices of civil engineering.
- Ability to learn and apply engineering principles related to public works construction projects including highway design and construction standards.
- Ability to make basic engineering computations and to prepare, check, and design engineering plans, studies, profiles, and maps.
- Successful applicant will have excellent management, communication and interpersonal skills and be an energetic team player in a small government agency.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision and have excellent, technical engineering and problem-solving skills. Must be flexible and able to handle a variety of tasks.
- Excellent computer skills required including Microsoft Office and working knowledge of CADD and GIS applications.
EducationRequires Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited college or university.
2026 E470 Public Highway Authority Summary of BenefitsE470 Public Highway Authority provides a competitive, comprehensive benefits package designed to support employee health, financial stability, professional development, and overall well-being.
Medical & Prescription Plan: 3 plan options to choose from
- United Healthcare Low-Deductible Plan (PPO4)
- Coverage plans for employee, spouse and/or dependents (100% PHA-paid)
- No monthly premium for employees
- Plan is eligible for an employee funded Flex Spending Account (FSA)
- Kaiser Permanente No-Deductible Plan (KP-HMO 45)
- Coverage plans for employee, spouse and/or dependents (100% PHA-paid)
- No monthly premium for employees
- Plan is eligible for an employee funded Flex Spending Account (FSA)
- United Healthcare High-Deductible Plan (HDHP5)
- The Authority will cover 90% of the plan premiums.
- The Authority will fully fund the employee HSA Account
PlanEmployee Monthly PremiumHSA Employer ContributionEmployee Only
$56.00
$4,400
Couple
$118.00
$8,750
EE w/child
$93.00
$8,750
Family
$160.00
$8,750
Dental Plan: Delta Dental
- Coverage for employee, spouse and dependents (100% PHA-paid)
Vision Plan: VSP
- Coverage for employee, spouse and dependents (100% PHA-paid)
Life Insurance & Disability Coverage- Life Insurance coverage for employees at two times annual salary (100% PHA-paid)
- Short- & Long-Term Disability for employee at 2/3 of salary (100% PHA-paid)
Employee Assistance Plan- EAP for employees and dependents (100% PHA paid)
- The Employee Assistance Program provides confidential support for counseling, personal matters, financial issues, and family challenges.
- Modern Health & All One Health - 6 counseling sessions per year, per incident
Retirement Plans- International City Management Association (ICMA)
- PHA employees are eligible to participate in three retirement plans:
Plan TypeParticipationVestingPercentage401(a)
Automatic
100% upon enrollment
10%
401(a)
Mandatory
100% at hire
6.2% each from employer & employee
457
Voluntary
100% upon enrollment
Employer match up to $3,000
ROTH
Voluntary
Employee only
Employee election; post-tax
Time Off - PTO is a combination of Sick & Personal Leave
- Employees may accumulate up to a maximum of 500 PTO hours
Length of ServicePTO EarnedOne month through four years
16 Hours for each full month of service
Four years, one month through nine years
18 Hours for each full month of service
Over nine years
20 Hours for each full month of service
Paid Holidays- New Year's Day
- Martin Luther King Day
- President's Day
- Memorial Day
- Juneteenth Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Veteran's Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Day After Thanksgiving
- Christmas Day
- Float (Executive Director designated
Toll Reimbursement- All commuting and business-related tolls
Professional Development- Employees have access to paid professional development opportunities, including workshops, conferences, training programs, and certifications.
- Work directly with your manager to identify opportunities and budget allocations.
01
Which statement below best describes the highest level of education you have completed?
- High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (GED)
- Associate degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree
- Professional degree
- Doctorate degree
02
How many years of professional engineering experience in public infrastructure project/construction management do you have?
- No experience
- Less than 5 years of experience
- More than 5 years but less than 10 years of experience
- 10+ years of experience
03
Do you have a Professional Engineering license in the State of Colorado or are you able to obtain within 6 months?
04
Do you currently live in the State of Colorado or are you able to relocate at your own expense?
- Currently live in the State of Colorado
- Able to relocate at my own expense
- Do not currently live in Colorado and am unable to relocate.
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