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. New hires are typically brought into the organization between $74,276.00 - $81,000.00/year.

We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:

• A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service

• 457B Retirement Plan

• 140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 12 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday, 1 Wellness Day and 1 volunteer day per year

• Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date

Location & Schedule

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 community several days a week. In this position you can expect to work on site, three (3) days a week at: Wastewater Building, 2000 W 3rd Ave, Denver, CO 80223.

Who We Are & What You’ll Do

The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (DOTI), through its employees, enhances the quality of life in Denver by efficiently delivering effective, high quality, safe and equitable public infrastructure, and services.

DOTI’s Commitment to Equity:

• DOTI is committed to providing attention and resources to the areas, assets, and people of the city with the greatest need through equitable contracting, equitable investments, and equitable workforce development.

• DOTI’s culture revolves around four key principles: (1) Invest in Our People, (2) Operate with Discipline, (3) Use Data to Drive Decisions, and (4) Deliver Results.

For more information, please visit the DOTI website.

The Street Maintenance Division (SMD), is responsible for maintaining Denver’s transportation infrastructure, including pothole repair, street repaving, street sweeping, and snow removal. Managing over 2,150 miles of roadways and more than 5,000 alleys, the division ensures safe and efficient mobility for residents and visitors while supporting ongoing infrastructure improvements across the City. The Street Maintenance Engineering group (SMEng) is seeking a Staff Engineer to join our high performing team to support asset management and improvements associated with concrete and asphalt projects in the public right-of-way.

Specifically, as the Staff Engineer you will:

• 
  Utilize applicable codes, standards, and regulations pertaining to compliance work and perform management of civil engineering projects.

• Manage projects for street paving and concrete repair contracts including alleys, curb and gutter, and curb ramps.

• Utilize asset management software and applications to analyze and update infrastructure condition.

• Coordinate inventory and condition assessment of various transportation infrastructure assets.

• Serve as the point of contact for the City on project worksites, and coordinate the work of utility companies, other City departments, contractors, and sub-contractors throughout the duration of the project.

• Engage with internal and external stakeholders, including citizens, regarding construction activities and provide information and updates to address issues and problems.

We value diversity of ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, sexual identity, gender, religion, language, ability, and experience and exemplify this through the makeup of our team at all levels. You'll be right at home here if you cultivate strong relationships and push yourself, your work, the people around you and Denver to the next level.

Our ideal candidate has some or all the following experience, skills, and characteristics:

• Degree in Civil Engineering.

• Basic construction knowledge and experience.

• Wastewater drainage experience.

• Strong customer service and communication skills, both verbal and written.

• Asset Management experience.

• Proficiency using MS Office Suite, intermediate skills with Excel.

• Experience with databases and data analysis.

• Experience with ArcGIS.

• Working knowledge of curb ramp standards, regulations and specifications.

• Strong critical thinking skills and independent problem solving while being an integral team member.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Education requirement: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering.

• Experience Requirement: None.

• Education/Experience Equivalency: No substitution of experience for education is permitted.

• License/Certifications: Certification as an Engineer Intern (EI) or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) by successfully completing the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) issued by a State licensing Board by the end of probation. Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment.

Required Documents

In order to be considered, please include the following on your job application (upload the attachment(s) to the Resume/CV section on the My Experience tab):

• Resume.

• Cover Letter detailing your interest in Street Maintenance Engineering.

Application Deadline

This position is expected to stay open until August 9, 2026. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than August 9, 2026, at 11:59 PM.