Civil Engineer

Stafford County; Stafford (VA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Stafford County is seeking a civil engineer to review development plans, cost estimates, and construction specifications while inspecting projects and managing related public improvements. The role involves coordinating with Planning & Zoning and Capital Construction and preparing documentation for boards.

Qualified candidates have a civil engineering degree with 1–2 years of design experience and may hold PE or EIT registration. Clean deposit and identity verification are required at hire.

Qualifications

• Degree in civil engineering or related field with 1–2 years in construction or engineering design.
• Registration as PE or EIT preferred.
• Experience reviewing development plans, cost estimates, and specs.

Responsibilities

• Review development plans, plats, cost estimates, specifications, and unit pricing.
• Inspect and monitor construction projects and approve/deny developer securities requests.
• Prepare public meeting packages and present information publicly.
• Coordinate with Planning & Zoning and Capital Construction departments.
• Maintain technical files for related projects.

Skills

Civil engineering knowledge

Engineering design principles

Technical report writing

Public liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

1–2 years construction/engineering design experience

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Job Description

Performs difficult professional work related to design, construction, and inspection of construction and land development projects. This position is responsible for reviewing development plans, plats, construction cost estimates, specifications, and construction unit pricing. This position also inspects and monitors construction projects, and approves/denies developer securities requests associated with public improvements. Work is performed under general supervision. May supervise technical and/or clerical personnel.

Job Description

Performs difficult professional work related to design, construction, and inspection of construction and land development projects. This position is responsible for reviewing development plans, plats, construction cost estimates, specifications, and construction unit pricing. This position also inspects and monitors construction projects, and approves/denies developer securities requests associated with public improvements. Work is performed under general supervision. May supervise technical and/or clerical personnel.

The hiring range for this position is $84,448.00 to $116,126.40 annually based on experience.

The full salary range for this position is $84,448.00 to $147,7884.00 annually to provide opportunity for growth and development.

Examples of Duties

• Reviews subdivision, site plans, and other development review plans and specifications for local, state, and federal regulatory compliance;
• Reviews developer security cost estimates for proposed public improvements;
• Provides technical review comments and participates in pre-application meetings with property owners, consulting engineers, and developers;
• Interprets various design standards and provides technical information to the public, County staff, and outside engineers and developers;
• Prepares public meeting packages for various boards, commissions, and committees and presents information in a public setting;
• Tracks progress regarding rezoning, Conditional Use Permit (CUP) applications, and the administration of proffers;
• Inspects development construction and prepares reports on status of completion and work remaining;
• Works with various County departments, to include the Department of Planning & Zoning and the Department of Capital Construction;
• Prepares and maintains technical files for related projects;
• Performs related tasks as required.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of modern principles and practices of civil engineering;
• General knowledge of design, construction, inspection, maintenance, and cost estimating related to public improvements;
• Thorough knowledge of land and engineering survey systems, methods, and techniques;
• Ability to prepare technical reports pertaining to engineering projects;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, official consultants, and the general public.

Education and Experience

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in civil engineering or related field, and 1 to 2 years of experience in construction or engineering design.

Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) or Engineer in Training (EIT) is preferred.

Note: All employees are required to have direct deposit of their bi-weekly paychecks into one or more financial institution(s) of their choice. Information must be presented at time of hire.

Proper Identification must be shown at time of hire in order to complete the necessary paperwork for compliance with the Immigration Control and Reform Act of 1986.

01 What is your experience with AutoCAD or Civil 3D? What drafting software suites have you used?

02 What is your experience evaluating municipal water/wastewater systems?

03 What is your experience reading or drafting engineering, construction, or site development plans?

04 Will you now or in the future require Stafford County to sponsor or petition for an employment-based visa or immigration status in order for you to begin or continue employment?

• Yes
• No
• Required Question