Engineer

Come Join the Town of Avon Team!

Nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, Avon, Colorado, is more than a destination - it’s a place to call home. Here, visitors and residents alike enjoy living, working, and playing in a breathtaking outdoor setting.

At the Town of Avon, we’re the driving force behind what makes this community thrive. From fixing potholes to hosting events in stunning Nottingham Park, to teaching swim lessons at our 40,000 sq. ft. full-service Recreation Center, to ensuring public safety, our dedicated team makes it all happen.

We offer a variety of opportunities in fantastic locations, backed by supportive leadership and excellent benefits. Whether you're seeking a full-time career or a seasonal part-time job, the Town of Avon is the perfect place to grow, contribute, and make a difference. What are you waiting for? Join our team today!

Position Overview 

The Town of Avon, Colorado, is accepting applications for an Engineer!

This posting is open to candidates qualified for either the Engineer or Senior Engineer level. Applicants will be considered for the level that best aligns with their experience, skillset, and professional background.

Both roles are responsible for supporting the Town’s engineering, infrastructure, and construction oversight functions. The Engineer performs technical, administrative, and project‑level work, while the Senior Engineer serves as a higher‑level technical expert and leader engaged in complex engineering review, advanced project management, and participation in divisional leadership initiatives. Candidates with limited experience, substantial experience, or anywhere in between are encouraged to apply. 

VIEW THE ENGINEER JOB DESCRIPTION HERE (Salary Range: $100,000 - $140,000)

VIEW THE SENIOR ENGINEER JOB DESCRIPTION HERE (Salary Range: $110,000 - $152,000)

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Why Work for the Town of Avon? (Click Here to View Town of Avon's Full Benefit Guide)
We offer an amazing work environment, supportive leadership, and outstanding benefits, including:

• Retirement match of 11%
• Life insurance
• Avon Recreation Center pass
• Health, Rx, vision, and dental insurance
• Paid vacation, personal days, sick days, and holidays
• Spanish Language Initiative
  

Town of Avon Culture and Values
Our team operates on five core values:

• Public Service: We are committed to an effective, community-focused organization that passionately engages and serves our residents, property owners, businesses, and guests.
• Openness: We are open, transparent, complete, objective and respectful of opposing views with all Town officials and with the public in our decisions and actions.
• Leadership: We perform our work with commitment, passion, collaboration, fairness, honesty and courage to elevate our performance, the performance of our co-workers, and the character of our community.
• Integrity: We are professional, ethical, responsible and accountable in our decisions and actions.
• Stewardship: We are custodians and stewards of the Town's financial, physical, environmental and natural resources on behalf of

Essential Functions

Essential Functions – Engineer

• Performs review of development and subdivision proposals submitted to the Town. Performs technical review of subdivision sketch plans, preliminary plans, and final plats for conformance with standards
• Provides technical assistance to other departments,
• Review permit applications for work within Public Rights-of-Way and monitor construction for conformance with Permit conditions.
• Monitor and implement innovation in construction techniques, including networking with peers in the industry to employ state-of-the-art practices in project bidding, procuring, and construction
• Administers consultant contracts, including preparing requests for proposals, reviewing and interviewing respondents, negotiating scope of work and contract terms, and overseeing contract performance
• Coordinates, cooperates, and collaborates with the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) on transportation projects and regional groups
• Provides access to and assists with public record requests related to the Engineering Division
  

Essential Functions – Senior Engineer

• Provides technical review of proposed site development plans for conformance with grading, drainage, and other site design criteria as set forth in the Avon Municipal Code and other applicable codes
• Provides technical review of development applications, including preliminary plan and final plat subdivision review, condominium review, retaining walls, driveway access, road access, transportation improvements, improvements to public right-of-ways, and other public infrastructure and public facilities
• Provides engineering technical assistance and support to other Departments
• Provides technical assistance in the review of permit applications for work within Public Rights-of-Way and monitoring of construction for conformance with Public Right-of-Way Permit conditions
• Monitor and implement innovation in construction techniques, including networking with peers in the industry to employ state-of-the-art practices in project bidding, procuring, and construction
• Assists in the preparation of annual Capital Improvement and Department budgets
• Administers consultant contracts, including preparing requests for proposals, reviewing and interviewing respondents, negotiating the scope of work and contract terms, and overseeing contract performance
• May be assigned duties to coordinate, cooperate, and collaborate with the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) on transportation projects and regional groups
• Provides access to and assists with public record requests related to the Engineering Division
  

Qualifications and Requirements

• Knowledge of municipal engineering, including street, drainage, site development, subdivision, and public‑infrastructure projects 
• Experience with Request for Proposals (RFPs) requirements and processes for professional services and contracts and agreements 
• Knowledge of adopted building codes, mechanical and lighting systems 
• Knowledge of project management (Senior Engineer only)
• Knowledge of principles and practices of personnel management and supervision, and budget preparation
• Ability to evaluate construction activities and processes for conformance with contract documents 
• Ability to read and interpret building plans and specifications, draw plans, and write specifications and cost estimates for building repairs and minor building construction work
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, staff, management, staff, and the public 
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally in oral and written form. Spanish is considered a plus
• Ability to represent the Town of Avon in the highest professional manner at all times and ability to interact with co-workers in a positive and respectful manner that reflects Avon’s culture of teamwork
• Ability to operate a Town vehicle safely and legally 
• Requires possession of a Colorado driver’s license or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire 
  
  

Education & Experience

Engineer – Education & Experience

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering or related field from an accredited engineering school is preferred.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer in Colorado is preferred.

Senior Engineer – Education & Experience

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering or related degree from an accredited engineering school is required.
• Must be registered as a Professional Engineer in Colorado is required.
• Minimum of 10 years general civil engineering experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of engineering work with streets, roads, drainage, site development, subdivisions, and construction observation/contract administration experience.

The Town reserves the right to suspend or extend the posting deadline based on receipt of qualified candidates. 

• A background check and reference checks will be required prior to employment.
• The Town of Avon is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Application Deadline Date: 11/30/2026