SPR Engineer I-III chez City of Englewood

POSITION OVERVIEW

We are seeking a dynamic and passionate engineer to join the SPR Engineering Team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to perform various level engineering activities for planning, research, study, design, construction, modification and maintenance, operation, and optimization of wastewater treatment facilities or entry-level engineering activities for SPR’s Engineering Division.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND CORE COMPETENCIES

Organization Wide Core Competencies – Every employee is accountable to:

• Aligning and demonstrating SPR’s organizational vision, mission, and values.
• Following the SPR Safe Program – policies, required trainings, and overall engagement.
• Upholding fiscal responsibility through SPR’s Procurement Policy and procedures.
• Continuously improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the service or product being delivered.
• Valuing diversity; demonstrating an awareness of differences; demonstrating sensitivity and adapting behaviors and communication to accommodate these differences.

Engineer I

• Performs specific portions of complex engineering assignments under the direction of more experienced staff. Collects, analyzes, and makes recommendations concerning technical engineering data.
• Performs basic engineering calculations, analysis, and modeling.
• Reviews existing drawings, plans, and specifications for new facilities and construction as assigned.
• Assists in the collection and analysis of wastewater samples for pilot research and optimization. Interprets lab results and data for projects.
• Prepares presentations, written memoranda, reports, and specifications.

Every Engineer I must be able to:

• Collaborate: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. 
  • Works cooperatively with others across the organization to achieve shared objectives.
  • Represents own interests while being fair to others and their areas.
  • Partners with others to accomplish work goals.
  • Credits others for their contributions and accomplishments.
  • Gains trust and support of others.
• Communicate Effectively: Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding or the unique needs of different audiences. 
  • Effective in a variety of communication settings: one-on-one, small and large groups, or among diverse styles and position levels.
  • Attentively listens to others.
  • Adjusts to fit the audience and the message.
  • Provides timely and helpful information to others across the organization.
  • Encourages the open expression of diverse ideas and opinions.
• Nimble Learning: Actively learning through experimentation when tackling new problems, using both successes and failures as learning fodder. 
  • Learns quickly when facing new situations.
  • Experiments to find new solutions.
  • Takes on the challenge of unfamiliar tasks.
  • Extracts lessons learned from failures and mistakes.
• Resilient: Rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations. 
  • Confident under pressure.
  • Handles and manages crises effectively.
  • Maintains a positive attitude despite adversity.
  • Bounces back from setbacks.
  • Grows from hardships and negative experiences.
• Self-Awareness: Using a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into personal strengths and weaknesses. 
  • Reflects on activities and impact on others.
  • Open to criticism and talking about shortcomings.
  • Proactively seeks feedback without being defensive.
  • Admits mistakes and gains insight from experiences.
  • Knows strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and limits.

Engineer II

• Performs specific portions of complex engineering assignments under the direction of more experienced staff. Collects, analyzes, and makes recommendations concerning technical engineering data.
• Performs basic engineering calculations, analysis, and modeling.
• Reviews existing drawings, plans, and specifications for new facilities and construction as assigned.
• Assists in the collection and analysis of wastewater samples for pilot research and optimization. Interprets lab results and data for projects.
• Prepares presentations, written memoranda, reports, and specifications.

Every Engineer II must be able to:

• Nimble Learning: Actively learning through experimentation when tackling new problems, using both successes and failures as learning fodder. 
  • Learns quickly when facing new situations.
  • Experiments to find new solutions.
  • Takes on the challenge of unfamiliar tasks.
  • Extracts lessons learned from failures and mistakes.
• Resilient: Rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations. 
  • Confident under pressure.
  • Handles and manages crises effectively.
  • Maintains a positive attitude despite adversity.
  • Bounces back from setbacks.
  • Grows from hardships and negative experiences.
• Self-Awareness: Using a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into personal strengths and weaknesses. 
  • Reflects on activities and impact on others.
  • Open to criticism and talking about shortcomings.
  • Proactively seeks feedback without being defensive.
  • Admits mistakes and gains insight from experiences.
  • Knows strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and limits
• Communicate Effectively: Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding or the unique needs of different audiences. 
  • Effective in a variety of communication settings: one-on-one, small and large groups, or among diverse styles and position levels.
  • Attentively listens to others.
  • Adjusts to fit the audience and the message.
  • Provides timely and helpful information to others across the organization.
  • Encourages the open expression of diverse ideas and opinions.
• Resourcefulness : Securing and deploying resources effectively and efficiently. 
  • Marshals resources (people, funding, material, support) to get things done.
  • Orchestrates multiple activities simultaneously to accomplish a goal.
  • Gets the most out of limited resources.
  • Applies knowledge of internal structures, processes, and culture to resourcing efforts.

Engineer III

• Performs project management including the planning, design, construction management, budgeting, and schedule management for capital improvements, planning projects, and other interdepartmental projects.
• Prepares requests for proposals, scopes of work, bidding specifications, and other documents to proceed with a project. Evaluates responses and makes recommendations regarding consultant and contractor selection.
• Performs site visits, field observations, and field data collection or assignments. Evaluates moderately complex to complex laboratory and field data. Assembles written reports.
• Ensures that completed projects meet established quality standards and follow design and government regulations.
• Works with consulting engineers, contractors, and other agencies to explain, interpret, and create facility design requirements, codes, and specifications.
• Provides professional/technical project updates to the Supervisory Committee, management, facility staff, and customers.
• Mentors and reviews work of junior engineering and intern staff; utilizes junior engineers as project engineers when applicable.
• Keeps current on latest trends in technology and procedures in the wastewater industry and makes recommendations for implementation.
• Assists in identifying potential grant sources, the development of grant application materials, and providing technical input to support the grant writing process.
• Assists in developing operational priorities, goals, and objectives.

Every Engineer III must be able to:

• Collaborate: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. 
  • Works cooperatively with others across the organization to achieve shared objectives.
  • Represents own interests while being fair to others and their areas.
  • Partners with others to accomplish work goals.
  • Credits others for their contributions and accomplishments.
  • Gains trust and support of others.
• Financial Acumen: Project - Based: Interpreting and applying understanding of key financial indicators to make better decisions within a project. 
  • Understands the meaning and implications of key financial indicators.
  • Uses financial analysis to generate, evaluate, and act on strategic options and opportunities.
  • Integrates quantitative and qualitative information to draw accurate conclusions.
• Courage: Stepping up to address difficult issues, saying what needs to be said. 
  • Readily tackles tough assignments.
  • Faces difficult issues and supports others who do the same.
  • Provides direct and actionable feedback.
  • Willingness to champion an idea or position despite dissent or political risk.
• Manages Complexity: Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. 
  • Asks the right questions to accurately analyze situations.
  • Acquires data from multiple and diverse sources when solving problems.
  • Uncovers root causes to difficult problems.
  • Evaluates pros and cons, risks and benefits of different solution options.
• Balances Stakeholders: Anticipating and balancing the needs of multiple stakeholders. 
  • Understands internal and external stakeholder requirements, expectations, and needs.
  • Balances the interests of multiple stakeholders.
  • Considers cultural and ethical factors in the decision-making process.
  • Acts fairly despite conflicting demands of stakeholders

The listed examples of work are not intended to be all-inclusive. They may be modified with additions, deletions, or changes as necessary. Performs other duties as assigned and required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Engineer I

Education, License, Certification, and Work Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil, mechanical, chemical, or environmental engineering. 
• No minimum experience.
• Engineer Intern (EI) certification or ability to acquire within six (6) months of start date.
• Basic knowledge of engineering principles, practices, methods and standards.
• Basic knowledge of wastewater treatment.
• Ability to conduct field work including, piloting, sampling, construction inspection, and other duties as assigned.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.  

Engineer II

Education, License, Certification, and Work Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in civil, mechanical, chemical, or environmental engineering
  or directly related engineering field.
• Minimum two (2) years of professional level engineering experience in water or wastewater projects. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered for substitution.
• Engineer Intern (EI) certification required.
• Intermediate knowledge of engineering principles, practices, methods, and standards.
• Intermediate knowledge of wastewater treatment.
• Ability to conduct field work including, piloting, sampling, construction inspection, and other duties as assigned.
• Reasonably independent decision-making abilities and assists in providing recommendations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.  

Engineer III

Education, License, Certification, and Work Experience*:

• Bachelor's degree in civil, mechanical, chemical, or environmental engineering
  or directly related engineering field.
• Minimum four (4) years professional level engineering experience in water or wastewater projects. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered for substitution.
• E. required within six (6) months of hire.
• Advanced knowledge of engineering principles, practices, methods, and standards.
• Advanced knowledge of wastewater treatment.
• Ability to conduct field work including, piloting, sampling, construction inspection, and other duties as assigned.
• Limited oversight, independent decision-making abilities and assists in providing recommendations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Desired Qualifications (All Levels)

• Valid Colorado driver's license and a clear or acceptable MVR.

*An equivalent combination of education, training and relevant job experience may be substituted.

SALARY RANGE

Engineer I

• $72,512 - $108,768/Annual Salary

Engineer II

• $79,928- $119,892/Annual Salary

Engineer IIII

• $86,520- $129,780/Annual Salary

BENEFITS

The City of Englewood offers a comprehensive benefits package including but not limited to:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
• Retirement Plans
• Paid Time Off 
• Paid Sick Leave 
• 12 Paid Holidays 

WHY JOIN US?

We are dedicated to our communities, to our employees and to our purpose. We want our employees to love to come to work. We do this by investing in professional development and growth, offering a wide variety of annual recognition and appreciation events and encouraging innovative work to solve our industry’s greatest challenges.

ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES

This position offers participation in our well-defined career progression program, providing clear pathways for professional growth and development. As part of this program, employees have the opportunity to advance through the following positions: 

• Engineer I to Engineer II:  Requires minimum two (2) years of experience, EI certification, intermediate knowledge of professional engineering principles, practices, methods and standards.
• Engineer II to Engineer III: Requires minimum four (4) years of experience, Professional Engineering (PE) License, advanced knowledge of professional engineering principles, practices, methods, and standards. 
• Engineer III to Engineer IV: Requires minimum six (6) years of experience, Professional Engineering (PE) License, expert knowledge of professional engineering principles, practices, methods, and standards. 

APPLICATION PROCESS AND DEADLINE

To apply, please submit your application, resume and a cover letter outlining your qualifications and why you're excited about this opportunity to be part of the South Platte Renew team.

Please submit your application by November 15, 2025. 

Join us in Renewing Water for Colorado’s Future!