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Aurora, Colorado, United States
Onsite
JOB LOCATION
Aurora, Colorado 80016-2946City of Aurora, Colorado
It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora, we're growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization. At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of: Integrity, Respect, Professionalism, and Customer Service, and we welcome all who share these values to apply.
Why Work for Aurora?
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
The deadline to submit applications is October 22nd, 2026. Please note, The City of Aurora will conduct ongoing screenings of applications on a first come, first-serve basis; as soon as we determine to have a qualified pool of applicants, this position may close quickly and without notice.
Overview of Department / Position:
Aurora Water is responsible for providing life sustaining services to the residents, visitors, and businesses of Aurora. We plan, design, operate, and maintain the drinking water, sanitary sewer, and storm drainage systems throughout the City. Our major infrastructure includes three potable water treatment facilities (totaling over 200 million gallons per day), a reclaimed water treatment facility, over three dozen pump stations, lift stations, and a source-of-supply system containing reservoirs, large diameter pipelines and tunnels. Aurora Water’s mission is to enhance and protect the quality of life for Aurora citizens by providing safe, dependable, and sustainable water, sewer, and stormwater services, today and in the future.
On the Capital Project Delivery team, the Engineer with a specialty in project management will be responsible for a variety of engineering and technical tasks primarily focusing on supporting the utility’s capital project delivery program. Engineers are responsible for the procurement and management of consultants/contractors for the delivery of capital improvement projects.
A successful candidate for this position could be brought on at the Engineer I, Engineer II, or Project Engineer I level depending on the selected candidate's qualifications, skills, and experience. The core responsibilities are consistent across all three levels, with increasing independence, project responsibility, and project complexity at each level.
Salary to be commensurate with experience.
Engineer I: $72,638 - $90,798 per year
Engineer II: $79,902 - $99,877 per year
Project Engineer I: $87,266 - $109,083 per year
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
Depending on the level at which the candidate is hired, responsibilities may vary in complexity and level of independence. Across all levels, this position will:
Engineer I: Works under supervision while developing and applying basic engineering knowledge to assigned tasks and project components. Reviews basic construction drawings, specifications, and engineering reports; coordinates with internal and external partners; and applies fundamental project management methodologies to assigned capital improvement projects.
Engineer II: Works under minimal supervision and applies intermediate engineering knowledge to moderately complex tasks and project components. Independently reviews moderately complex technical documents, assesses technical accuracy and compliance, recommends solutions, and manages project coordination and communication.
Project Engineer I: Applies advanced engineering knowledge and professional judgment to complex tasks and project components with greater independence. Reviews comprehensive construction drawings, specifications, and engineering reports; communicates complex technical information; and independently represents the department in standard internal and external settings.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & WORKING CONDITIONS
An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.
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WORKING CONDITIONS
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The city of Aurora will implement furlough days (unpaid days off) for most employees in 2026. The scheduled furlough dates are January 16, April 10, July 2, and December 24.
For Veterans preference: Please show all of your employment history, including military service and related documentation (DD214) on the application.
The City of Aurora is an equal opportunity employer. We are required by state and federal agencies to keep certain statistical records on applicants. It will not be used in any way to discriminate against you because of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, creed, national origin, disability or military status, gender identity, unless related to a bona fide occupational qualification as defined by the Colorado Civil Rights Commission and the Equal Opportunity Commission.
Despite the changes in Colorado law, the City of Aurora maintains a drug-free workplace. A positive test of marijuana is grounds for disqualification and ineligibility for employment with the city for one year or termination once hired.
Drug Testing, Thorough Criminal Background Check, and Employment References:
As a condition of employment, all applicants selected for employment with the City of Aurora must undergo a thorough criminal background check.
Applicants selected for safety-sensitive positions are required to complete and pass a drug screening as a condition of employment. Safety sensitive positions include Civil Service positions within Police and Fire Departments and positions where their job responsibilities have direct and substantial responsibility that would impact the health and safety of others.
Employment references will be conducted on finalists for City of Aurora vacancies.