Baggage Handling Systems Engineer - Denver International Airport

About Our Job

With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose — for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver.

What We Offer

The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. New hires are typically brought into the organization between $115,683 - $165,000. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:

• A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service
• 457B Retirement Plan
• 140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 12 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday, 1 Wellness Day and 1 volunteer day per year
• Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date

Location & Schedule

This position is based on site at Denver International Airport (DEN), with a standard work schedule of Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

Due to the mission-critical nature of the Baggage Handling System (BHS), this role is expected to be available for on-call support to address technical issues as they arise. Occasional night and weekend work may be required to support system testing, upgrades, and operational needs.

Who We Are & What You’ll Do

About DEN 

 Since opening on Feb. 28, 1995, Denver International Airport (DEN) has become one of the world’s busiest airports. In 2025, 82,427,962 passengers passed through DEN, making DEN 4th busiest airport in the U.S. and the world’s 10th busiest airport. DEN is Colorado’s primary economic engine, generating $47.2 billion in annual economic impact for the state. At DEN, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We celebrate individuality and strive to keep Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Accessibility (EDIA) at the center of all that we do.  

We are currently seeking a Baggage Handling Systems Engineer to join our team! The Baggage Handling Systems Engineer performs specialized, advanced engineering work related to the operation, maintenance, optimizations, and engineering support of complex Baggage Handling Systems (BHS) and is responsible for system performance analysis, complex system diagnostics, root cause investigations after failures, and development of high-level strategies for improving or standardizing mechanical, electrical, controls, and software subsystems. This individual will perform detailed technical evaluations and engineering studies, supports system reliability, availability, and maintainability (RAM) objectives, and serves as a subject matter expert to operations, maintenance teams, contractors, and airport stakeholders on BHS engineering, troubleshooting, and system enhancements.

Key Responsibilities will include:

• Provides advanced professional engineering support for the operation, maintenance, reliability, and lifecycle management of Denver International Airport’s complex, automated Baggage Handling Systems (BHS), including inline EDS screening systems, sortation, CBIS/CBRA interfaces, vertical transportation, and associated mechanical, electrical, and controls systems.
• Performs detailed technical analyses of BHS performance, including system diagnostics, fault analysis, root cause failure investigations, capacity and throughput evaluations, and reliability, availability, and maintainability (RAM) assessments to support safe, reliable, and efficient airport operations.
• Supports BHS modernization, and recapitalization efforts by reviewing and evaluating system designs, equipment replacements, controls changes, and integration testing, ensuring compatibility with existing systems and minimizing operational risk within live airport environments.
• Conducts engineering quality control activities, including review of technical specifications, design documents, shop drawings, and submittals; participation in emulation/ factory and site acceptance testing (FAT/SAT); commissioning support; and verification of operational readiness for new or modified BHS assets.
• Develops, evaluates, and recommends technical standards, detailed training materials, contingency plans, specifications, scopes of work, and engineering solutions related to BHS equipment, controls platforms, operation and maintenance strategies, and asset lifecycle planning.
• Monitors and evaluates existing BHS engineering programs, assets, and operation and maintenance approaches, and recommend technical modifications to improve system performance, safety, resilience, and long-term sustainability in response to changing operational demands and other requirements.
• Serves as the technical subject matter expert for BHS engineering, providing authoritative guidance and engineering judgment to operations staff, maintenance teams, contractors, consultants, and airport leadership regarding system architecture, troubleshooting, system optimization, and failure mitigation.
• Supports cross-functional coordination with airport operations, maintenance providers, airlines, TSA, and project teams to resolve complex technical issues affecting BHS performance while maintaining continuous airport operations.
• Creates 3D models and detailed engineering drawings using AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Fusion or comparable software for complex parts or equipment drawings and schematic modifications.
• Ensures BHS engineering activities comply with applicable city, state, and federal codes, standards, and regulations, including TSA and airport operational requirements. Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Employees may be re-deployed to work in other capacities in their own agencies or in other City agencies to support core functions of the City during a City-wide emergency declared by the Mayor.
• Any one position may not include all the duties listed. However, the allocation of positions will be determined by the amount of time spent in performing the essential duties listed above.

What You'll Bring

We value diversity of ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, sexual identity, gender, religion, language, ability, and experience and exemplify this through the makeup of our team at all levels. You'll be right at home here if you cultivate strong relationships and push yourself, your work, the people around you and Denver to the next level.

This is a rare opportunity to influence one of the largest and most complex aviation infrastructures in the world. The BHS Engineer will play a key role in DEN’s ongoing system modernization efforts during a period of historic growth. DEN fosters a collaborative, safety-focused culture where your expertise will directly shape the future of global air travel.

Our ideal candidate has some or all the following experience, skills, and characteristics:

• Demonstrated experience with automated systems, preferably baggage handling systems (BHS) or other large-scale material handling systems.
• Strong technical knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and or controls systems, including PLCs and system integration.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot complex system issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement sustainable corrective actions
• Experience working in or alongside operations and maintenance (O&M) environments, including contractor oversight and performance management
• Ability to analyze system performance data, identify trends, and develop data-driven solutions to improve reliability and efficiency
• Familiarity with capital improvement projects, including system upgrades, commissioning, and lifecycle asset management
• Strong understanding of safety practices, regulatory compliance, and operational risk management in a critical infrastructure environment
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical information to non-technical stakeholders, including leadership and airline partners
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a matrixed organization and coordinate across multiple stakeholders
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, high-demand operational environment
• Commitment to continuous improvement, innovation, and operational excellence

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Education Requirement bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Control Systems, Electrical, or Computer Science) or related field.
• Experience Requirement Three (3) years of experience at the type and level of an experienced Baggage Handling Systems Engineer or Controls Engineer.
• Education & Experience Equivalency No substitution of experience for education is permitted. Additional appropriate education may be substituted for experience requirements.

Internal Candidates Only: Please note that probationary employees are not eligible to apply to open positions until they’ve successfully passed probation. Please only apply if you have already passed probation. 

Application Deadline

This position is expected to stay open until 4/30/2026. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than 4/29/2026 at 11:59 PM.

FBI Background Check: FBI criminal background check is required for all positions at Denver International Airport (DEN). Employees are also required to report any felony convictions and/or moving violations to maintain this clearance and be eligible for continued employment. By position, a pre-employment physical/drug test may be required.

About Everything Else

Job Profile

CE3595 Baggage Handling Systems Engineer

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Position Type

Unlimited

Position Salary Range

$115,683.00 - $196,661.00

Target Pay

$115,683 - $165,000/ Based on Education and Experience

Agency

Denver International Airport

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