Engineer II Facilities and BIM

Job Location

Aurora, Colorado

• 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 work spaces

• Assist in the development, implementation and maintenance of Aurora Water’s BIM program.
• Consult with users, management, vendors, and other BIM and Asset Management staff to determine needs, system requirements, and workflows.
• Coordinate the installation and testing of the applications programmed and write documentation that describes the operating procedures for using them.
• Provide BIM training activities and provide technical support to BIM users.
• Review and interpret simple to moderately complex planning and engineering documents (master plans, public improvement plans, site and/or civil plans, facility as‑built drawings, reports) for conformance to City standards and code.
• Initiate and manage consultant contracts, including the development of scopes of work and budgets, negotiating contracts with consultants, and coordinating activity involving multiple divisions.
• Write memos, develop presentations, and create figures.
• Coordinate with Aurora Water Operations to identify engineering needs to support facilities.
• Collaborate with the Purchasing Department to develop scopes of work, solicit bids, attend pre‑bid meetings, award, and manage contractor work efforts for facility service needs.
• Assist in coordinating warranty efforts with outside contractors and technicians for contracted work.
• Ensure compliance with design standards, City policies and procedures, and governmental regulations.
• May support Senior Engineers in the design of interdepartmental engineering projects.
• Attend department meetings and ad‑hoc project‑specific meetings to develop solutions to project issues, either under the direction of or with the support of senior‑level staff.
• May respond to citizen concerns and inquiries under the direction of Senior Engineers or Supervisors.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field

• Two (2) years of professional engineering work for a Civil Engineer II

• At least one (1) year experience completing complex, multi‑disciplinary BIM and facility projects

• Colorado Driver's License with a good driving record
• Engineer Intern Certification

• Knowledge of current engineering principles and practices applicable to municipal and development engineering projects, including local, state, and federal laws and regulations related to assigned function.
• Thorough knowledge of the trail system, ADA ramps, roadway design, and construction specifications
• Autodesk Revit, Autodesk BIM 360

• Strong interpersonal, analytical, and organizational skills
• Strong customer service skills
• Skill in the use of engineering instruments and equipment, including a personal computer and related software

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, all levels of management, including executive staff, citizens, and elected officials
• Handle sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy
• Present ideas clearly and concisely in oral and written form to leadership and management
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing with the public, commissions, City Council, other jurisdictions and agencies, and city staff regarding development projects and issues
• Interpret codes and criteria
• Ability to review development plans and reports.
• Ability to extract relevant information, make decisions, or provide recommendations for complex technical and procedural issues
• Applies critical thinking and sound judgment to resolve problems and manage challenging situations
• Able to manage multiple projects, objectives, and competing priorities

• Physical Demands:
  Light work involving moving up to 20 pounds, frequent walking…