City Engineer

Job Description:

City Engineer

Description

Job Summary:

Provide future focused operational and engineering leadership for the City of Loveland’s infrastructure systems, ensuring safe, resilient infrastructure that delivers seamless connectivity across the community. This position integrates technical expertise with strategic and operational oversight to enhance system performance, regulatory compliance, fiscal responsibility, and long-term sustainability. The position’s portfolio includes Traffic Operations, Transportation Engineering & Capital Projects, Street and Right-of-Way Management, Development and Planning teams. This position leads the analysis, asset management, planning and continuous evaluation of infrastructure with a strong emphasis on public safety, community impact, transparency, effective service delivery and a "one city" collaborative approach.

Work collaboratively with internal city staff, the development community, residents and stakeholders. This role ensures the timely and successful delivery of capital and operational projects. The position guides the development, periodic updates and implementation of citywide master plans and standards including but not limited to transportation and other related planning efforts. Ensures the evolving needs of residents, businesses , actively pursues external funding opportunities, and coordinates with neighboring municipalities, counties, and the state to advance regional transportation, safety, and other related initiatives.

The salary range for this position is $152,600.00- $221,200.00 per year with a hiring range of $152,600.00 - $186,900.00, depending on qualifications and experience.

First reading of applicants to take place on Monday, 3.2.2026.

The City of Loveland is hiring a dynamic and experienced City Engineer to lead with excellence in both operational and engineering functions. This highly visible role requires a commitment to safety, collaboration, and a unified “One City” approach. As a key member of the Public Works leadership team, the City Engineer reports directly to the Public Works Director and works closely with stakeholders across the organization and the community to deliver innovative solutions and exceptional service. If you are a strategic leader with a passion for building strong partnerships and driving impactful results, we invite you to apply and help shape the future of Loveland.

Please view our video Working at Loveland to learn more about our exceptional Loveland community and the benefits of working for the City.

Essential Functions:

• Administer multiple operating and capital budgets including utilization of diverse funding sources though state and federal grants, the Street Capital Expansion Fee (CEF) Program, General Fund, Utility Funds and Street Maintenance Fees. Ensure compliance with all funding, reporting, and regulatory requirements.
• Lead complex problem solving and deliver innovative customer focused solutions that balance engineering and industry bet practices, professional judgement, and common-sense application in the best interest of the City and its customers.
• Oversee project initiation, procurement and delivery. and review purchase orders, check requests, monthly progress payments, and monthly expenditure and revenue reports. Adhere to industry standard methods, City state and federal policies and regulations, as well as project management and industry best practices.
• Apply sound professional judgment.
• Evaluate and implement goals, standards, and regulations, effectively. Navigate competing or conflicting requirements to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Ensure customer-focused service.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners.
• Advance projects, including administration of professional services contracts, development agreements, transportation & utility funding programs.
• Represent at the local, regional, state, and national levels. Deliver clear, customer-focused communication through presentations verbal and spoken modes on projects, programs, policies, and funding strategies, supporting transparent, solution-oriented decision-making.
• Oversee Capital Improvement Planning (CIP) project delivery that includes the selection, contracting, and management of consultants and contractors utilizing industry best practices while meeting regulatory requirements.
• Oversee the development review process. Provide leadership and oversight of department’s involvement in the review process.
• Provide technical and operational leadership for updates to development regulations, design standards, and related City policies. Ensure alignment with industry best practices and community objectives.
• Provide people-centered leadership though the employment life cycle including recruiting, hiring, training, developing, evaluation, planning and directing work, recognition accountability resolution of workplace concerns and engagement.

Other Job Functions:

• Provide leadership to department staff members.
• Collaborative member of the departments leadership team and assist in setting strategic direction and organizational priorities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Level and Management Expectations:

Division Manager:

• Oversees a division within a department and responsible for recommending, monitoring and
  managing the division budget and goals to align with senior leadership objectives.
• Provides leadership of division and typically at least 2nd level supervision to professional,
  technical, and skilled employees to assure accountability to department and organizational goals
  and objectives.
• Functions as advisor to and typically reports directly to a department director or deputy/assistant
  director, sets goals and objectives for team members to achieve operational results.
• Provides guidance, analyzes, and resolves department issues and ensures effective
  communication across all levels of supervision.
• Interprets policies and exercises independent judgment and decision making within department.
• Makes personnel decisions related to hiring, performance, or disciplinary actions.
• Champions and embodies the company's mission, vision, values, and culture.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Required: Bachelor's Degree or higher in Engineering or a related field.

Experience:

• Required:
• • 8 years extensive engineering experience with a strong background in engineering and urban infrastructure, including urban design, transportation planning, street and intersection design and construction, traffic engineering, drainage systems, floodplain considerations, and integrated stormwater management solutions
  • 8 years experience supervising work groups that are diverse in job skills, training, and duties.
  • 8 years experience developing, monitoring, and regulating multiple budgets and projects.
  • 8 years experience exercising discretionary judgment between "intent" and "rules" to make decisions.

Certifications:

• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Professional Engineer License registered in Colorado or must become registered in Colorado within (six) 6 months of hire date.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of civil engineering principles and practices related to regional planning, transportation planning and design, and traffic operations.
• Understanding of municipal government operations and the interrelationships among departments, regional agencies, and partner jurisdictions.
• Knowledge of business and organizational management practices, including budgeting, revenue and expenditure oversight, cost tracking, goal setting, delegation, and performance evaluation.
• Lead with a people-focused approach that fosters trust, accountability, professional development, and a positive one-city culture.
• Build and sustain strong cross-departmental and interagency partnerships to advance shared transportation and infrastructure goals.
• Develop and implement long-range planning efforts, including master plans, capital improvement programs, and sustainable funding strategies.
• Think strategically and solve complex problems independently and creatively while working under pressure and meeting deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain confidentiality when required.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills, including the ability to translate technical information for diverse audiences and build consensus among stakeholders.
• Clearly articulate vision, provide direction, and align teams and partners around shared objectives.

Core Competencies:

Accountability, Integrity, Transparency & Honoring the Public Trust, Collaboration, Innovation, Safety, Excellent Service with Courtesy and Kindness

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

• Frequent minimal physical effort typically found in clerical work. Primarily sedentary, may occasionally lift and carry light objects. Walking and/or standing as needed and minimal.

Working Environment:

• Frequent e xposure to routine office noise and equipment.
• Occasional exposure to hazards typically found in general office environments where there is rarely to no exposure to injury or accident.

Additional Working Demands / Conditions:

This position is considered essential personnel required to report for duty in response to community emergencies (e.g. natural disaster, fire, flood, blizzard, etc.).

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.

With over 300 days of sunshine, and just 30 miles from Rocky Mountain National Park in the heart of northern Colorado, Loveland is an ideal community for anyone to call home. Known as the Sweetheart City, this vibrant cultural hub is home to nearly 500 sculptures and public art installations, the world-famous Valentine Remail Program, and picturesque views of the Rocky Mountains. The community is bustling with a thriving arts, brewery, foodie, and shopping scene. Enjoy headliner concert and theatre productions, professional hockey events, endless community recreation and open space opportunities, art and sculpture shows, and several local festivals. Loveland also boasts an award-winning golf course and an inclusive library and community center. Loveland, Colorado has EVERYTHING YOU LOVE!

In 2020, Loveland was the only Colorado City to win the Governor’s Award for Downtown Excellence, is the top residential recycling City in the state for 4 consecutive years and has been ranked as one of the top places to live, work and raise a family in the U.S. and as one of the Most Idyllic Picturesque towns in America.

Apply today to join more than 800 employees who work to meet the core values of: Accountability & Integrity, Transparency & Honoring the Public Trust, Collaboration, Innovation, Safety, Excellent Service with Courtesy and Kindness. The City of Loveland is a diverse and welcoming community organization, and our employees enjoy a competitive benefits program, various opportunities for growth and development, and an exceptional work-life balance.

A vibrant community, surrounded by natural beauty, where you belong!

Benefit Eligible Benefits Package Includes:

• Two (2) Medical plans, Dental, Vision (for self/ spouse/ children)
• A Dedicated, exclusive Employee Health and Wellness Center
• Discounted Chilson Center passes
• Paid vacation, holidays, floating holidays, and medical leave
• Flexible spending including Dependent Care
• Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-term and Long-term disability, and voluntary Critical Illness Coverage
• Retirement 401a, 457, Roth (pre-& post tax) and company match
• A Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary 529 College Invest program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• Personal and Professional Development opportunities
• Employee Recognition Program
• Exceptional work-life balance
• Market based pay & regular performance reviews
• Local Government employment is eligible for Public Loan Forgiveness Program

Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

City of Loveland job descriptions are designed to describe the general nature and level of work necessary to perform well in the job; they are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, and qualifications. City of Loveland job descriptions may be updated periodically, and additional activities, duties or responsibilities may be assigned by management as deemed appropriate.

The City of Loveland provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law.

The City of Loveland participates in E-Verify. In accordance with E-Verify requirements, upon your date of hire the City of Loveland will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. E-Verify Notice of Participation.Learn more about your right to work. Visit E-Verify.gov for more information.

Hybrid Remote Work Eligibility

This position may be eligible for up to two days per week working remotely. Probationary employees (within the first six months of employment) may not be eligible. Subject to change based on business needs and performance expectations.

Employment offers will be conditional on the successful completion of a driving record and background check.