Engineering Supervisor - Development Review

JOB LOCATION

Aurora, Colorado 80016-2946

City of Aurora, Colorado

It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora, we're growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization. At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of: Integrity, Respect, Professionalism, and Customer Service, and we welcome all who share these values to apply.
 
Why Work for Aurora?

• Make a difference in the lives of real people every day
• Diverse community
• Competitive total compensation package
• Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan
• Light rail station minutes away
• On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement
• Access to innovation workspaces

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Hiring Salary: $111,895 - $139,869/year

The deadline to submit an application to this position is November 18, 2025. However, it is subject to close at any time once a qualified pool of applications is obtained.

OVERVIEW OF JOB

Aurora Water is responsible for the operation and maintenance of over 3,500 miles of potable water, sanitary sewer and storm drainage systems, 4 potable and reclaimed water treatment plants, dozens of pump and lift stations, and major raw water infrastructure including large diameter waterlines, pump stations and reservoirs. Though the City covers over 180 square miles, it is only fifty percent developed; therefore, Aurora Water is responsible for major capital project programs and strong collaboration with the development community to ensure new infrastructure meets the standards and specifications of a quickly growing and well planned out community.

The Aurora Water Engineering Supervisor of Development Review is foundational to support the extensive growth within the City. The position will report to the Deputy Director of Planning and Engineering and be responsible for assisting with developer coordination, coordination with other City departments, staff leadership/coaching/mentoring, master utility study and plan set QA/QC, development and reimbursement agreements, and development review process improvements and efficiencies. This individual will supervise a team of engineers and technical staff and will be responsible for reviewing development and/or construction submittals and solving complex technical problems.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervises and acts as a leader for the development review team. Manages workload, staff, and/or initiatives and holds staff accountable. Establishes team priorities, objectives, goals, and expectations.
• Participates in the selection of technical engineering staff; provides or coordinates staff training; works with employees to correct deficiencies. Tracks workload data and develops solutions to ensure performance metrics are met.
• Provides leadership and works with staff to ensure a high performance, customer service-oriented work environment that supports achieving the department’s and the City’s mission, objectives, and values.
• Thoroughly understands the technical criteria implemented by the development review team and the development review process. Develops and/or updates technical criteria and workflow processes.
• Resolves and approves complex technical issues and/or provides direction to team on resolution or recommendation for private development and public projects while recognizing an appropriate level of risk.
• Coordinates with other City Departments (Office of Development Assistance, Public Works, Planning, Parks Recreation and Open Space (PROS), etc.) to implement cross-departmental solutions for processes and complex projects.
• Reviews and/or provides oversight on reviews of developments, site plans, and civil plans for conformance to annexation agreements, intergovernmental agreements, master plans, public improvements plans, City Code, manuals, standards and specifications.
• Coordinates with and represents the City with external agencies (MHFD, CDOT, Metro Water Recovery, Denver Water, etc.).
• Coordinates with the Aurora Water Inspections team to help solve field issues as they arise.
• Support the