Civil Engineer

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

Job summary

Stafford County invites applications for a Civil Engineer role focused on design, construction, and inspection of development projects. You will review plans, cost estimates, specs, and unit pricing, and monitor progress of public improvements. PE or EIT is preferred; 1–2 years of experience is expected.

Under general supervision, you may supervise staff and coordinate with Planning & Zoning and Capital Construction to ensure regulatory compliance and quality engineering outcomes.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in civil engineering or related field.
• 1–2 years of experience in construction or engineering design.
• Registration as PE or Engineer in Training (EIT) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reviews subdivision, site plans, and other development plans for regulatory compliance.
• Reviews developer security cost estimates for proposed public improvements.
• Provides technical review comments and participates in pre-application meetings.
• Interprets design standards and presents technical information to the public and engineers.
• Prepares public meeting packages and presents information in a public setting.
• Tracks rezoning, CUP applications, and proffers administration.
• Inspects development construction and reports on status and remaining work.
• Collaborates with Planning & Zoning and Capital Construction departments.
• Maintains technical files for related projects.

Skills

Civil engineering knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field

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.