Stormwater Drainage Engineer

The hiring range for an Engineer I: $72,638 - $90,798/year

The hiring range for an Engineer II: $79,902 - $99,877/year
The hiring range for a Project Engineer: $87,266 - $109,083/year

The deadline to submit applications is midnight on July 18th, 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. 

The Aurora Water Planning and Engineering drainage staff utilize their knowledge and abilities obtained through college education and municipal, governmental or private experience to enhance the safety of our community by reviewing, approving, and coordinating drainage documents. Our team works closely with Mile High Flood District, the development community, and other City departments to ensure our residents, businesses and their properties are protected.   

• High energy, positive "can do" attitude with a high level of accountability for driving results 
• Strong focus on customer needs and approachability 
• Undisputed integrity and trust 
• Excellent problem solving and communication skills 
• Ability to effectively deal with change and ambiguity 
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively build relationships and manage conflict 
• High learning agility, driven to continuously develop existing and new skills 
• Ability to work effectively within and to contribute to a team approach 

• Bachelor of Engineering Degree form ABET accredited program 

• For Engineer I: No experience required 
• For Engineer II: Required: Two (2) years of construction development, performing engineering calculations, reviewing design criteria and performing project (or task) management. 
• For Project Engineer I: Required: Minimum of four (4) years of reviewing design/construction drawings, performing engineering calculations, reviewing design criteria and performing project (or task) management. 

• For Engineer II: Engineer in Training/Engineering Intern license 
• For Project Engineer I: Required: Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) with the State of Colorado or ability to obtain through reciprocity from another state within 6 months of employment for the Project Engineer classification. Preferred: Colorado Certified Floodplain Manager Certificate 
• Colorado (or other State) driver's license with a good driving history

• Basic or intermediate knowledge of engineering drawings, calculations, specifications and project management, contract administration and procurement rules, plan review processes, department policies and procedures 
• Introductory or intermediate interaction with outside agencies and jurisdictions 
• Beginning or intermediate ability to recommend field solutions 
• Presented task/project material at the staff/group or management level. 
• Basic or intermediate ability to effectively manage consultants/contractors (scope of work, fee, change orders, direction). 
• Preferred: Basic knowledge of applications required to perform job functions (MS Platform, Sharepoint, MS Teams) 

• Ability to take on defined tasks and complete those tasks. 
• Ability to manage and prioritize workload 
• Ability to learn, document and apply technical criteria 
• Demonstrated effective communication with supervisor and teammates. 
• Ability to establish and maintain effective professional relationships with City employees, officials and the general public 

• Strong interpersonal skills 
• Motivation, ability and perseverance for daily duties 
• Ability to effectively manage a high-volume workload with multiple competing deadlines 
• Teamwork 
• Professionalism 
• Positive attitude  

• Primarily sedentary physical work requiring the ability to lift a maximum of 10 pounds 
• Occasional lifting, carrying, walking and standing 
• Frequent hand/eye coordination to operate office equipment 
• Vision for reading, recording and interpreting information 
• Frequent speech communication and hearing to maintain communication with employees and citizens 

• Works primarily in clean, comfortable environment; in an office 
• Field visits may be required. 
• Equipment Used:   
• Frequently uses telephone and standard office equipment including computers, calculators and copy/fax machines. 
• 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.