Highlights
Key Initiatives of the department include providing excellent customer service and communication to all the departments and the residents impacted by capital projects throughout the city, coordination with related elements in the strategic plan, and anticipation of long-term resiliency of the city's infrastructure and assets. The Engineering and Asset Director will oversee the following functional areas: Capital Project Management (water, sewer, transportation, buildings/facilities, parks).
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Thornton, CO |
| Industry | Government and Military |
| Salary | $182,914–$241,446 Per Year |
| Year Founded | 1952 |
| Website | https://www.cityofthornton.net/Pages/default.aspx |
Description
Engineering & Asset Director
Salary
$182,914.00 - $241,446.00 Annually
Location
City of Thornton; Infrastructure Maintenance Center, CO
Job Type
Regular Full-Time
Job Number
26200
Department
Infrastructure
Division
Engineering
Opening Date
07/27/2026
Closing Date
8/16/2026 5:00 PM Mountain
FLSA
Exempt
WORK HOURS
STANDARD 40 HOUR WORKWEEK
PROBATION
None, not career service
STATUS 2
FLSA EXEMPT/EXCLUDED
BENEFITS
SEE BENEFITS TAB
- Description
- Benefits
ABOUT THE POSITION
This is a new position for 2026 created through a reorganization, and the department structure is still being finalized; however, the director will have several direct reports to manage the functional areas and oversee approximately 70 full-time employees. The Engineering and Asset Director will oversee the following functional areas:
Capital Project Management (water, sewer, transportation, buildings/facilities, parks)
Asset Management (real property, fleet, facilities/building maintenance, custodial)
In the 2026 budget, the department is managing roughly 75 projects totaling $295,000,000 across all funds. Key Initiatives of the department include providing excellent customer service and communication to all the departments and the residents impacted by capital projects throughout the city, coordination with related elements in the strategic plan, and anticipation of long-term resiliency of the city's infrastructure and assets.
Thornton is searching for a leader who has robust experience delivering capital projects and maintaining city assets that serve a variety of stakeholders and interests. They will be a strong communicator, a relationship builder, and able to set up governing principles to deliver capital projects and replacement of assets in a consistent and thoughtful manner.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field from an accredited college or university
- Eight years' progressively responsible experience in professional civil engineering, infrastructure construction and maintenance, including five years of supervisory and managerial experience
- Colorado Professional Engineering License or ability to obtain licensure within six months of hire
(Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.)
ABOUT THORNTON
Thornton is the 6th largest city in Colorado and benefits from its proximity to downtown Denver, Denver International Airport, and the foothills of the beautiful Rocky Mountains. Thornton has a current population of just over 153,000 people and is expected to grow by another 90,000 people in the next 30 years. The city offers both established neighborhoods, and newer, affordable homes, creating a safe, sought-after, and active environment with a wide variety of municipal services. Thornton has a very diverse population with a wide range of socio-economic conditions for residents throughout the city.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
- The salary range is $182,914 to $241,446, plus excellent benefits.
- How to Apply: Interested applicants must complete a formal application through SGRs website.
- The direct link to copy/paste into your browser is: https://www.governmentresource.com/recruitment/thornton-co-engineering-and-asset-director/
- For more information on this position, contact Marsha Reed, Senior Vice President, Executive Recruitment:
- marshareed@governmentresource.com
- 806-789-9641
The City of Thornton is an equal opportunity employer.
The City of Thornton offers employees an outstanding benefits package. Benefit eligibility is based on the status of the position. Please email Jobs@thorntonco.gov to receive a copy of our current Benefits Guide.
Benefits offered may include the following depending on the job type/status of the position:
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life, Dependent Life & Supplemental Life Insurance Options
- Voluntary Accidental Death & Dismemberment Policy
- Flexible Spending Plan
- Post Employment Health Plan
- Retirement & Deferred Compensation Plans
- Short & Long-term Disability Plans
- Paid Holidays
- Vacation & Sick Leave
- Multilingual Incentive Pay
- Recreation Pass
- Wellness Program
- In-House Training Opportunities
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
Employer City of Thornton
Department Infrastructure Address 12450 Washington St
Thornton, Colorado, 80241
About Company
Thornton is a diverse community with a strong commitment to quality of life and environmental issues. The Denver metropolitan area in which Thornton is located consistently ranks as one of the most desirable areas to live in the United States. The community's location, 10 miles north of downtown Denver and adjacent to Interstate 25, provides high visibility for business while still allowing easy access to various transportation routes.
The city's location also provides an excellent environment for cultural, recreational, and outdoor enthusiasts. Thornton offers easy access to the 28 major resort areas found in the nearby Rocky Mountains, which offers skiing, hiking, rafting, and camping, as well as beautiful and breathtaking scenic wonders... most are well within a two hour drive. Cultural activities, including numerous museums, gardens, the opera and symphony, are readily available in Denver and other nearby communities such as Boulder, Fort Collins, Loveland, Greeley and Arvada. Professional sports teams, including the Denver Broncos, Colorado Rockies, Colorado Avalanche, Colorado Rapids and the Denver Nuggets offer activities for the sports enthusiast.