Deputy Town Engineer

Location: Mead

Salary: $ - $ Annually
Location : Mead
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number:
Department: Public Works
Opening Date: 06/05/2026
Closing Date: 6/21/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA: Exempt

Job Description
Discover the charm of Mead, a small yet vibrant community quickly becoming one of the best places to live, work, and play. Families are drawn to Mead for its safe, friendly atmosphere, excellent schools, and prime location. Here, quality of life and happiness go hand in hand.

The Town of Mead provides a comprehensive array of municipal services, including animal services, building inspections, code enforcement, community development, economic development, municipal court, parks and recreation, planning, police, public works, and utilities. Our Board of Trustees and Town Manager are dedicated to delivering outstanding municipal services to residents and visitors alike, with a focus on collaboration and transparency. We prioritize responsible growth, reliable infrastructure, public safety, fiscal stability, and fostering a connected community.

We are committed to creating opportunities for our employees through inclusive engagement practices, teamwork, and investing in people. We value and respect a diverse workforce and innovative ideas, and we are committed to fostering an equitable, fair, and just employment environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status.
GENERAL PURPOSE
Under broad supervision of the Town Engineer, performs professional level engineering work for the Town. Assists with oversight of the Engineering Department including capital and maintenance projects, development review, construction inspections, oil and gas regulations, floodplain management and the Town's GIS and master planning. Additionally, this role involves supervising the inspection staff.
Work Arrangement:The position requires on-site presence and is not a remote role.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Works under the general supervision and direction of the Town Engineer with considerable latitude for independent judgment and action.

** A cover letter with your application and resume is preferred.***
Summary of Duties

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The below list is intended to be illustrative of the responsibilities of the position and not all encompassing. The Town may change these duties at any time.

• Supervises Development Review, participates in Development Agreement reviews, and meets with developers and their engineers/planners; assists with technical issues of development agreements.
• Reviews construction plans, engineering reports, final plats, and agreements for development.
• Inspects, monitors and approves infrastructure and public improvements.
• Performs advanced engineering review of developments including water, sewer, storm water drainage, and roadways, reviews drawings and specifications for public improvements for conformance with generally accepted engineering standards and Town Code requirements.
• Interprets policy and provides staff direction on implementation of policies and procedures.
• Assists with annual Town budget, prepares cost estimates and future planning for 5-year Capital Improvement Plan.
• Prepares, presents, and reviews board agenda items and staff reports.
• Seeks grant opportunities and manages grants and agreements with agencies such as CDOT/DOLA/FHWA.
• Coordinates the design and construction of capital improvement and maintenance projects.
• Prepares and reviews cost estimates for public projects and manage project budgets.
• Responds to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, members of the business community and the public.
• Presents information to the Town Board and other public/private agencies.
• Serves as project engineer on major capital projects such as storm drainage systems, water and sewer utilities, pedestrian facilities, and streets.
• Performs contract administration for consulting and construction projects.
• Coordinates engineering projects with outside agencies.
• Reviews private improvement plans for…