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Salary: $133,490.94 - $166,863.67 Annually
Location : Frisco, CO
Job Type: Regular Full-Time
Department: Public Works
Opening Date: 02/02/2026
Closing Date: 8/31/2026 4:59 PM Mountain
Description
The County Engineer provides professional engineering oversight in planning, design, review, construction, and operation of the County's transportation system and ensures consistency and compliance with applicable engineering design standards and specifications. The County Engineer manages the daily operations of the Engineering Department to ensure open communication and teamwork. Responds promptly to requests from local citizens, key stakeholders, County Management, and Engineering staff, while adhering to federal and state regulations, as well as County codes, policies, and design standards.
Examples of Duties
The incumbent in this position must be able to successfully perform the following essential job functions and duties:

• Responsible for the planning, management, review and approval of Engineering projects.
• Prepare annual Engineering Department operations and capital budgets. Responsible for preparing bid specifications for all capital projects.
• Oversees all aspects of personnel management
• Coordinates with internal and external stakeholders to provide recommendations and conditions for Road & Bridge, floodplain, water quality, and engineering impacts related to development projects, long-range planning projects and all subdivision and subdivision exemption applications.
• Establish standards for internal road geometries and connections to County roads.
• Respond to citizens' requests and/or complaints in accordance with County regulations, policies and communication guidelines. Provide recommendations to County Management on road maintenance, engineering regulations, and operational budgetary decisions.
• Maintain a good working relationship with other public works agencies, locally and throughout the State; participating in various local regional, and statewide emergency management groups.
• Attend community meetings on behalf of the Engineering Department.
• Prepare detailed reports for County Management, and various state and federal agencies.
• At the direction of County Management, writes, reviews and interprets water quality, grading, excavation, right-of-way, and transportation standards.
• Oversees and administers the review, approval, permitting and inspection of all public and private civil projects in the County in accordance with the County Land Development Code.
• Oversees and administers information provided to the public in response to road maintenance requests and inquiries.
• Oversees and administers information provided to the public in response to engineering related requests and inquiries, including but not limited to floodplain administration, water quality standards, slope stability issues, and stormwater design.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Collaborate with the Road & Bridge Department to coordinate planning, design, and delivery of capital road improvement projects.

Typical Qualifications
Education:

• Minimum qualifications include a bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related discipline from an accredited university.

Practical Experience:

• At least ten years of work experience in the public sector transportation field with five years of experience as a division supervisor or equivalent are required. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may also be considered.
• Experience working with the public in difficult situations, a customer service orientation, and ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing are a must.

Licenses and/or Certificates:

• Must possess registration in good standing as a Professional Engineer in the State of Colorado.
• Valid Colorado Driver's License at time of appointment and throughout employment.

Supplemental Information
Salary : $133,490.94 - $166,863.67 Annually
Budgeted hiring wage range* = $133,490.94 - $166,863.67
Full wage range* = $133,490.94 - $200,260.05
*wage offer based on specific job experience and education
Limited employee housing opportunities may be available for qualified candidates, helping make your transition to Summit County and its unparalleled outdoor lifestyle a little easier.
APPLICATION DEADLINE DATE: Open To apply, please submit a Summit County Government application, resume, and cover letter online at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/summitco or mail to Summit County Human Resources, PO Box 68, Breckenridge, CO 80424. For questions regarding the position, please reach out to Aaron Byrne (Public Works Director) at
All positions are subject to a pre-employment criminal background check, and requires proof of citizenship or authorization for employment in the U.S.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
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