Engineer III - Stormwater Engineering
Salary
$93,223.12 - $111,912.51 Annually
Location
Public Works - City of Colorado Springs, CO
Job Type
Classified - Full Time
Job Number
18243
Division
Public Works
Department
Stormwater Engineering
Opening Date
06/18/2026
Closing Date
7/2/2026 4:00 PM Mountain
FLSA
Exempt
Description / Position Overview
Engineer III - Stormwater Enterprise
About the Job: The City of Colorado Springs is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Engineer III to join the design team within our Stormwater Enterprise. This role will focus primarily on stormwater design duties including leading design tasks for internal projects, assisting with updates to the Colorado Springs Drainage criteria manual, and reviewing and approving drainage reports and construction plans to ensure compliance with City codes, policies, and standards.
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As an Engineer III, you will:
We are looking for candidates who demonstrate:
Knowledge of:
Ability to:
Minimum Qualifications
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in civil engineering or related engineering field
The bachelor's degree requirement will be waived if PE (Professional Engineer) License has been obtained via C.R.S. 12-25-114(1)(a).
Five years of full-time professional engineering experience in area related to assignment.
Possess, or obtain upon hire, and maintain a valid, non-probationary Colorado driver's license not subject to restriction related to alcohol and/or drug violations or pending charges
Possess upon hire a Professional Engineer (PE) license in the State of Colorado
OR currently possess an out-of-state Professional Engineer (PE) license and obtain Colorado licensure by reciprocity within six months of hire.
Preferred Qualifications
The following qualifications are not required, but they are considered desirable. If you possess any of the preferred qualifications, please include specific details in your application. This information may be used to identify a top group of applicants.
A master's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in civil engineering or related engineering field
Experience with the following programs:
HEC-HMS (Hydrologic Engineering Centers Hydrologic Modeling System)
HEC-RAS (Hydrologic Engineering Center River Analysis System)
EPA SWMM (Environmental Protection Agency Storm Water Management Model)
UD-SEWER (Urban Drainage Storm Sewer System)
StormCAD (Storm Sewer Computer-Aided Design)
AutoCAD (Auto Computer-Aided Design)
GIS (Geographic Information System)
Stormwater design experience
Familiarity with plan production
Experience with drainage criteria application
Additional Information
Please reach out to City Recruiting at City.Recruiting@coloradosprings.gov for any questions regarding this position.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Colorado Springs is committed to a welcoming culture that values our employees unique individual qualities and fosters a welcoming environment where people want to be
The City of Colorado Springs offers additional compensation depending on the position, area of assignment, and specific job assignments, including shift differential, pay differential, acting or lead, special assignment, hazard pay, longevity, cell phone allowance, uniform allowance, relocation, awards, standby, call out, compensatory time off, tuition, overtime, extra duty, incentive, holiday premium, proficiency, and vacation sell back.
NOTE: This job announcement is not intended to include a complete listing of all responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the position.
The City does not sponsor applicants for work visas of any kind (including but not limited to F-1, H-1B or TN visas). Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
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What is the highest level of education you have completed?
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How many years of relevant experience do you possess?
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Please explain, in written detail, your experience, including your role and where you gained the experience. If no, please write N/A.
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Do you possess, or can obtain upon hire, a valid, non-probationary Colorado drivers license not subject to restriction related to alcohol and/or drug violations or pending charges?
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Please indicate your current Professional Engineer (PE) licensure status for the state of Colorado.
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Please indicate which of the following programs you have experience with. Check all that apply:
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Describe in detail why you are the best candidate for this position. Include how you meet the functions listed in the job announcement and how your accomplishments, qualifications, skills, areas of expertise, etc., make you a good fit for this position.
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Employer City of Colorado Springs
Address 30 South Nevada Avenue, Suite 301
Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80903
Phone (719) 385-5125
Website http://www.coloradosprings.gov