Engineer II/III - Stormwater

City of Virginia Beach; Berlin; On-site; EUR 64,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Parental leave

Job summary

The City of Virginia Beach is seeking an Engineer II/III – Project Manager for the Stormwater Engineering Center within Public Works. You will manage CIP projects, review reports, and support planning, design, and construction of stormwater infrastructure in urban and coastal settings.

Ideal candidates have a engineering degree, EIT, and strong writing/communication skills. The department emphasizes comprehensive benefits and long-term career opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or closely related field with EIT certificate.
• PE license required for Engineer III with 6 years of progressive experience.
• Position may require driver’s license.
• All employees may be expected to work extended hours during emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Project management for Stormwater CIP projects.
• Review complex reports and design documents for stormwater systems.
• Oversee project development from planning through construction.
• Bid and contract management for design and construction.
• Prepare materials for public meetings.

Skills

Self-motivation

Organization

Writing skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

EIT certificate

Professional Engineer license (PE)

Driver's license

Job description

Department

PUBLIC WORKS

Compensation Grade

A14

Compensation Range & Starting Salary

Pay Range:
Engineer II: (A14 - $71,739.20 - $111,176.00)
Engineer III: (A17 - $83,033.60 - $128,710.40)

Salary Depending on Qualifications

Job Exempt (If No, Position is eligible for overtime)

Yes

About Us

Recognized as one of America’s Best-In-State Employers for 2024, the City of Virginia Beach is proud to offer a diverse and dynamic work environment. Our workforce plays a crucial role in delivering exceptional government services to both our citizens and fellow City employees. to join an organization where you truly make a difference.

Job Duties and Preferred Qualifications

Engineer II/III - Project Manager for the Stormwater Engineering Center

Come join the Stormwater Engineering Center for an exciting opportunity to be part of a team that is delivering vital stormwater infrastructure with the City of Virginia Beach.

The Selected Candidate will work in the Project management section of the Stormwater Engineering Center in the Department of Public Works. The individual will perform a variety of duties of a complex nature related to stormwater in highly varied land-use settings including urbanized and coastal environments. Candidates must be self‑motivated, highly organized, and possess excellent writing and communication skills.

Representative work duties include but are not limited to:

• Project management for the City’s Stormwater Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects and projects funded by other sources
• Review of complex reports and studies for various stormwater infrastructure systems including conceptual designs, preliminary engineering reports, cost estimates, design calculations or computations, exhibits, plans, drawings, and specifications for culverts, stormwater conveyance channels, pipes or systems, stormwater management facilities, stormwater pump stations and other specialty devices such as tide gates and barriers
• Overall project development including planning, design, engineering, and construction support
• Bid and contract management for design and construction
• Conducting and preparing materials for public meetings

This position is open until filled. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, with the first review of applications beginning two weeks after the posting date. Once the appropriate applicant pool has been established, the position will be closed.

The City offers a generous benefits package, which includes health, dental and life insurance, retirement, and savings plans, maternity/paternity and parental leave, holidays and leave.

Additional requirements

• DMV Transcript: Yes
• CDL: No
• Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse: No
• CPS Check: No
• Physical: No
• Respirator: No
• Psychological Screening: No
• Polygraph: No
• At Will: No

Minimum Requirements

Engineer II Minimum Qualifications Requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering or closely related field with possession of an E.I.T. (Engineer In Training) Certificate and two (2) years of progressive professional experience.

Engineer III Minimum Qualifications: Requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering or closely related field with possession of a Professional Engineer (P.E.) license from the Virginia Board of Architects, Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, Certified Interior Designers and Landscape Architects (APELSCIDLA) and six (6) years of progressive professional experience. Must have a current and valid driver’s license.

Special Requirements: All employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies.

Working Conditions

Per HR Policy 6.19, Americans with Disabilities, the City follows the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in all hiring and employment decisions. The City shall not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring and employment practices. The City shall make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant or employee with a disability upon request unless the accommodation would cause an undue hardship on the operation of the City’s business.

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Official Job Descriptions

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VRS Contribution : All full-time employees are required to contribute 5% of annual salary toward their retirement account; in accordance with VRS retirement provisions. This will be handled through a pre‑tax payroll deduction.

Drug Free Workplace : The City of Virginia Beach maintains a drug free workplace.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

The City of Virginia Beach is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status as defined by applicable law.