Engineer III - Stormwater Engineering

Description / Position Overview Engineer III - Stormwater Enterprise About the

Job:

The City of Colorado Springs is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Engineer III to join the design team within our Stormwater Enterprise. This role will focus primarily on stormwater design duties including leading design tasks for internal projects, assisting with updates to the Colorado Springs Drainage criteria manual, and reviewing and approving drainage reports and construction plans to ensure compliance with City codes, policies, and standards. We're an accredited pay equity employer! Your starting pay will be within the posted hiring range based on your years of experience and education. See the full potential of growth for this position here: 2026 Salary Schedule As an Engineer III, you will: Serve as

Design Lead:

Lead design tasks for stormwater projects, ensuring all designs meet City codes, policies, standards, and drainage criteria and provide mentorship and training for junior engineers on stormwater design plan production.

Technical Expertise:

Assist with updates to the Colorado Springs Drainage Criteria Manual, creation and testing of design tools, and other stormwater studies within Colorado Springs.

Plan Review and Approval:

Review and approve a variety of engineering design reports and construction drawings, including drainage reports, storm sewer plans, erosion control plans, and permanent stormwater quality control measures, ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations.

Stakeholder Interaction:

Respond to inquiries from other City departments, the public, contractors, and developers regarding stormwater design and compliance issues.

Regulatory Compliance:

Ensure project compliance with federal, state, and local regulations during the review and implementation of stormwater capital projects. Other duties as assigned. Learn more about this job by reviewing the class specification on the City of Colorado Springs Class Specifications page . We are looking for candidates who demonstrate:

Knowledge of:

Methods and techniques of engineering plan design, review, and approval Professional civil engineering principles, practices, and methods—specifically those related to stormwater management, hydrology, and hydraulics Pertinent federal, state, and local codes, laws, and regulations Concepts related to City's Four Step Process, full-spectrum detention, and low-impact development Erosion control and sediment control measures Project management principles Ability to: Provide technical training and supervision to lower-level engineering staff Communicate clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing Minimum Qualifications A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in civil engineering or related engineering field The bachelor's degree requirement will be waived if PE (Professional Engineer) License has been obtained via

C.R.S. 12-25-114

(1)(a). Five years of full-time professional engineering experience in area related to assignment. Possess, or obtain upon hire, and maintain a valid, non-probationary Colorado driver's license not subject to restriction related to alcohol and/or drug violations or pending charges Possess upon hire a Professional Engineer (PE) license in the State of Colorado OR currently possess an out-of-state Professional Engineer (PE) license and obtain Colorado licensure by reciprocity within six months of hire. Preferred Qualifications The following qualifications are not required, but they are considered desirable. If you possess any of the preferred qualifications, please include specific details in your application. This information may be used to identify a top group of applicants. A master's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in civil engineering or related engineering field Experience with the following programs: HEC-HMS (Hydrologic Engineering Center's Hydrologic Modeling System) HEC-RAS (Hydrologic Engineering Center River Analysis System)

EPA SWMM

(Environmental Protection Agency Storm Water Management Model)

UD-SEWER

(Urban Drainage Storm Sewer System ) StormCAD (Storm Sewer Computer-Aided Design) AutoCAD (Auto Computer-Aided Design) GIS (Geographic Information System) Stormwater design experience Familiarity with plan production Experience with drainage criteria application Additional Information Please reach out to City Recruiting at City.

Recruiting@coloradosprings.gov for any questions regarding this position. Equal Opportunity Employer The City of Colorado Springs is committed to a welcoming culture that values our employees' unique individual qualities and fosters a welcoming environment where people want to be The City of Colorado Springs offers additional compensation depending on the position, area of assignment, and specific job assignments, including shift differential, pay differential, acting or lead, special assignment, hazard pay, longevity, cell phone allowance, uniform allowance, relocation, awards, standby, call out, compensatory time off, tuition, overtime, extra duty, incentive, holiday premium, proficiency, and vacation sell back.

NOTE:

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