Engineering Supervisor - Drainage

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

The hiring range for this position is $111,895 - $139,869 per year.

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.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Civil or Environmental Engineering (or directly related field)

• Seven (7) years utility (water, wastewater, and stormwater) infrastructure engineering experience with an emphasis on new infrastructure and development

• Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Colorado, or ability to obtain licensure within six months
• Certified Floodplain Manager certification or ability to obtain within six months
• Driver's license with a good driving history

• Three (3) years of supervisory experience and formal supervisory training is preferred
• Storm drainage design, review and construction experience preferred

• Intermediate knowledge of water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure
• Intermediate knowledge of utility construction
• Intermediate knowledge of city codes and ordinances
• Intermediate knowledge of staff leadership
• Intermediate knowledge of legal agreements
• Advanced knowledge of relevant engineering principles and practices

• Intermediate interpersonal and managerial skills
• Intermediate skill in reviewing and maintaining information for accuracy and consistency
• Intermediate skill in public speaking
• Advanced customer service skills
• Advanced skill in the use of windows-based programs

• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with employees and all levels of management
• Ability to handle sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing
• Ability to direct and supervise a diverse workforce
• Ability to solve problems, negotiate and handle stressful situations

• When a local announcement of emergency or disaster is declared by the City, all City of Aurora employees may be required to work as essential personnel

• Sedentary physical work requiring the ability to lift a maximum of 10 pounds
• Occasional lifting, carrying, walking, and standing
• Hand/eye coordination to operate a computer and related equipment

• Works primarily in a clean, comfortable environment
• Periodically visits project sites in the field

• Frequently uses standard office equipment including computers, calculators and copy machines
• Frequently answers telephone
• This position may require the incumbent to occasionally use personal equipment (e.g. vehicle, cell phone, tools, etc.) in the course of their employment

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.