Civil Engineer

Stafford County; Virginia; On-site; USD 84,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Stafford County is seeking a Civil Engineer to review development plans and construction documents, inspect projects, and manage public improvement securities. The position requires strong knowledge of civil engineering principles and cost estimating, with 1–2 years of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities include coordinating with planning and public works, preparing technical reports, and presenting findings at public meetings.

Qualifications

• Requires degree in civil engineering or related field and 1–2 years of construction/engineering design experience.
• PE or EIT registration is preferred.
• Strong communication and technical reporting abilities.

Responsibilities

• Review development plans, plats, cost estimates, specs, and unit pricing for local/state/federal compliance.
• Inspect and monitor construction projects and approve/deny developer securities for public improvements.
• Prepare and present public meeting packages for boards and committees; summarize project progress.
• Coordinate with the Planning & Zoning and Capital Construction departments.
• Maintain technical files and provide comments to property owners, engineers, and developers.
• Ensure understanding of design standards and feasibility of proposed improvements.
• Analyze rezoning, CUP applications, and proffer administration; report status.

Skills

Civil engineering knowledge

Cost estimating

Land surveying

Technical reporting

Public coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

PE or EIT preferred

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.

• 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.

• 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.

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.