Employee Spotlight

Joshua Palmer

Joshua Palmer started working for the El Paso County Department of Public Works in December 2020 as the Capital Engineering Supervisor. In that role, Joshua would work directly with the design engineers and project managers. Six months later, he was given an opportunity to become the Deputy County Engineer. And now, just over a year later, Joshua has slipped into the shoes of the County Engineer. In his current role, he leads the Engineering division and directs the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of the County's roads, bridges, stormwater infrastructure, and facilities.

Working for the Department of Public Works has afforded Joshua the chance to work in the County he lives alongside like-minded individuals that are deeply invested in the team's success. The most fascinating part of his role is seeing things go from nothing to something -- a transformation process he gets to enjoy on a daily basis.

Even in the relatively short time Joshua has been with the County, he has gained a great deal of experience and an appreciation for the work that goes unnoticed by most people. He has learned about how to manage expectations effectively and tell the stories of the County's many projects.