Public Works - Sr. Development Review Engineer

Public Works - Sr. Development Review Engineer

Job Category
:
Public Works

Requisition Number
: PUBLI
001634

Posted : November 6, 2025

Employment Type: Full-Time

Work Location: On-site

Salary Range: $79,851.20 USD to $ USD

Locations

PW Service Center
4175 N. Castleton Court
Castle Rock, CO 80104, USA

This posting will remain open continuously until filled.

The Town of Castle Rock ’s future and the quality of that depend on the choices we make today. Do you want to be part of a team that make decisions that work now while preserving and protecting Castle Rock’s identity and quality of life for the future? We value teamwork
, cooperation
, and quality communication
. We strive to provide exceptional public service to our customers and encourage creativity and innovation. We welcome all that share those values to apply.

Working for the Town of Castle Rock includes:

• The opportunity to make a difference in our community
• Competitive total compensation with an excellent benefits package
• Free membership to the MAC or Recreation Center
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness eligible employer
• Oversees Public Works development review, Establishes effective and timely methods for plan review and approval. Monitors and evaluates the quality, efficiency, and consistency of review procedures.
• Conducts and oversees technical development plan reviews. Evaluates development agreements, subdivision improvement agreements, legal descriptions, annexation maps, zoning documents, sketch plans, site plans, traffic impact analyses, construction drawings and associated opinion of probable construction cost, final plats (closure report consistent with plat), easements, right-of-way vacations, and pre-application submittals. Ensures compliance with applicable codes, regulations, policies, and standards.
• Participates in staff meetings and prepares reports related to development review activities. Leads Public Works Development Review Committee meetings and additional coordination sessions, presenting concerns, variance requests, and gathering staff feedback.
• Serves as a subject matter expert on Town Public Works design criteria and development review processes.
• Manages all Public Works related comments for new development projects. Serves as the central routing point to Public Works staff for all submittals through the Development Application & Permitting Software, ensuring that comments from all relevant reviewers are gathered, documented, and uploaded. Coordinates internally and externally with developers, engineers, and stakeholders to resolve plan issues efficiently.
• Reviews and provides recommendations based on Town code and the Transportation Design Criteria Manual (TDCM) on Public Works related variance and field change order requests.
• Provides general oversight of the development review process, ensuring clear communication with developers, contractors, consulting engineers, and Town representatives to resolve escalated issues.
• Acts as the primary contact for technical development review issues and updates. Schedules, tracks, and prepares progress reports.
• Collaborates closely with Development Services staff on plan review and inspection issues, aiming to meet review timelines and maintain high customer service standards.
• Assists Development Services with tracking development permits, sureties, warranties, and agreement triggers to ensure obligations are met.
• Confirms environmental compliance with applicable federal, state, and local permits.
• Contributes to the development and management of the annual division budget.
• Conducts site visits to review topography, design, and project progress.
• Reviews Town-managed escrow accounts and approves the disbursement of funds.
• Researches and drafts updates for Town ordinances, design criteria, and technical standards.
• Oversees annual updates to the Town’s transportation criteria manuals, including research and proposal of improvements.
• Prepares and delivers presentations to Town Commissions and, when required, Town Council on development projects and technical standards.
• May prepare or coordinate the development of the opinion of probable construction cost.
• May perform basic engineering design and project management…