Stormwater Drainage Engineer

JOB LOCATION Aurora, Colorado 80016-2946 Cit y  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? Make a difference in the lives of real people every day Diverse community Competitive total compensation package Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan Light rail station minutes away On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement Access to innovation workspaces PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Ready to Love What You Do? Join the City of Aurora Stormwater Group and Make real Impact! Looking for a workplace that's dynamic, meaningful, and full of opportunity? Now's the perfect time to become part of the City of Aurora's growing team! We're on the lookout for passionate,   team oriented   individuals who are excited to make a real impact in their community while working alongside a group of experienced, supporting colleagues, who truly value one another.   At the heart of everything we do are our CORE 4 Values: Integrity, Respect, Professionalism, and Customer Service. These   principals   guide our work, shape our culture, and inspire us to serve with excellence every single day.   If you're ready to thrive in a place where your contributions matter and your growth is supported, we'd love to welcome you aboard. Come help and shape the future of Aurora and build a career you can be proud of!   Salary to be commensurate with experience 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.  All applications must include a Resume and Cover Letter. Any applications received without these items will not be reviewed.   Aurora Water – Planning and Engineering Division  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.    THE POSITION: This posting is for a Drainage Engineer role, with a primary focus of preliminary drainage and civil plan drainage review. A successful candidate for this position could be brought on as either an Engineer I, Engineer II or Project Engineer I, depending on the candidate’s skills and experience.    PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:   Reviews master drainage reports, preliminary drainage reports (site plans), and final drainage design (civil plans) for conformance to annexation agreements, city code ordinance, and specification manuals  Actively coordinates projects with the City’s Floodplain Administrator and Drainage Planning staff and may participate in basin-wide planning efforts including MDPs, OSPs, FHADs, etc.  Participates or leads criteria evaluation and updates  Review drainage studies for conformance to hydrology, hydraulic and Mile High Flood District criteria  Meets and coordinates with other departments, consultants, and government agencies  Reviews construction drawings for conformance to city code, specifications and city drainage standards  May act as a team leader for other engineers, technicians, and other support personnel  Provides technical expertise to other departments and divisions  Responds to requests from City staff and members of City Council  Performs other duties as required  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & WORKING CONDITIONS Education:    Bachelor of Engineering Degree form ABET accredited program  Experience:    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.  Licenses or Certificates Required:    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 Knowledge:    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 t