With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose — for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver. 

What We Offer 

The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. The salary range we are looking to offer is ideally between $120,000 - $140,000. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to: 

• 140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 11 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday and 1 volunteer day per year. 
• Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date.
• Pension Plan for Life (Employee contributes 8.45%, Employer matches at 17.95%)
• 457 (b) Retirement Plan (no early withdrawal fee!)
• STD, LTD, HSA, FSA, Life Insurance
• CARE Bank, Family Leave Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program, Employee Volunteer Program
• Tuition Reimbursement (up to $2000/year), We Qualify for Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• Learning and Development Opportunities; Courses and Career Development Resources
• EcoPass (unlimited free RTD bus/train rides)

Location

The City and County of Denver supports a hybrid workplace model. Employees work where needed, at a job site several days a week and off-site as needed. Employees must work within the state of Colorado on their off-site days.   

The City and County of Denver utilizes a hybrid model workplace that balances the responsibilities of public service with the benefits of a flexible work environment. Employees work where needed, at a city site and/or in the field at least 3 days a week and telecommute remotely at a designated workplace within the State of Colorado the remaining days.

What You'll Bring

Denver International Airport (DEN) is the third-busiest airport in the United States and one of the top ten busiest airports in the world, connecting our community globally through flight and business. DEN is the primary economic engine for the state of Colorado, generating more than $36.4 billion for the region annually and employing nearly 37,000 people. At DEN, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace. We celebrate individuality and uplift all races, ethnicities, gender identities, national origins, ages, abilities, religion, and LGBTQIA+ communities. We know that our diversity makes us stronger, and we strive to keep diversity, equity and inclusion at the center of all that we do.

We are looking for candidates with some of the following skills and experience, including similar experience that demonstrates transferrable knowledge and the ability to gain this experience quickly:

• Direct engineering experience with an ADS, such as having worked on projects involving the design, construction operation or management of an element of an aircraft deicing system, or transferrable experience working with industrial fluid distribution and supply systems, or complex elements of sanitary, storm, or industrial wastewater systems.
• Some knowledge of industry best practices, including Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP) research, related to the design, operation and maintenance of an ADS.
• Direct experience with project owner life cycle phases, construction delivery methods, computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems.
• Working knowledge of continuous improvement principals and third-party certification systems, such as the Lean Six Sigma Certification and ISO Standard certification for asset management systems (AMSs), environmental management systems (EMSs), and safety management systems (SMSs).
• Experience with local government procurement practices, and administration of expenses eligible for reimbursement under federal or state grants.
• Experience providing engineering expertise to troubleshoot unexpected complex circumstances, including leading an internal team of other employees assigned to work on a project.
• Knowledge of engineering concepts, principles, theories and methods required to plan, design, construct, operate, and maintain DEN’s ADS.  A proven ability to coordinate across multiple engineering disciplines, including civil, mechanical, electrical, and structural and tap into discipline experts when needed, to achieve project results.
• Project and contract management experience with the ability to influence and resolve complex problems, identify and eliminate barriers, contribute creative solutions, and leverage support when needed to deliver exceptional results on time.
• A readiness to strengthen a positive and respectful organizational culture.

Required Minimum Qualifications 

• Education:  Bachelor's Degree in Engineering.
• Experience:   Three (3) years of professional engineering work experience after obtaining a Professional Engineering (PE) license. (Some positions may require experience in a specific engineering area)
• Education & Experience Equivalency:   No substitution of experience for education is permitted. Additional appropriate education may be substituted for experience requirements.
• Licensures/Certification(s):   By position, requires a valid Driver's License at the time of application. Requires registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) by the Colorado State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers at the time of application.  Registration in another state will be accepted in lieu of this requirement, provided that the applicant has Colorado registration at completion of probation. Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment.

Application Deadline 

This position is expected to stay open until Nov 29th, 2024. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than Nov 29th, 2024, date at midnight to ensure consideration.

FBI Background Check: FBI criminal background check is required for all positions at Denver International Airport (DEN). Employees are also required to report any felony convictions and/or moving violations to maintain this clearance and be eligible for continued employment. By position, a pre-employment physical/drug test may be required.

Snow / Emergency Duties: Denver International Airport is a 24/7/365 team operation. If weather conditions warrant or an emergency crisis occurs, all DEN employees may be required to work extended hours and/or shifts.