Civil Engineer II

Gloucester County, VA; Gloucester (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Gloucester County is seeking a Civil Engineer II to lead projects from conception through completion for the County and Gloucester County Public Schools. The role requires collaboration with County leadership, School division leadership, and other stakeholders, delivering innovative, compliant solutions.

Under direction, perform advanced engineering and project management duties, coordinate contractors, and prepare budgets and reports for a range of capital projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field.
• Three to five years of civil engineering experience with project management.
• EIT certification required.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections of projects under construction to ensure compliance with plans and specs.
• Coordinate and review the work of contractors.
• Research standards, products, design methods, and codes; analyze engineering data; review drawings and contract specs.
• Provide engineering services for Gloucester County and Gloucester County Public Schools.
• Support school construction, renovations, additions, athletic facilities, and site improvements.
• Coordinate engineering services with school administrators, maintenance staff, architects and contractors.
• Survey proposed construction sites.
• Direct and participate in construction document development based on EJCDC and AIA standards.
• Ensure solid waste management services are provided per contract.
• Research and prepare federal, state and local grant applications for various programs.
• Respond to inquiries from the public and stakeholders.
• Prepare correspondence, reports, budgets for construction projects.
• Present capital projects and engineering reports to boards and officials.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder coordination

Engineering analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

ABET-accredited degree preferred

Job description

The Gloucester County Engineering Department is currently hiring a Civil Engineer II to provide engineering services for Gloucester County and Gloucester County Public Schools. Candidates with the ability to collaborate effectively with County leadership, School division leadership, and other stakeholders are encouraged to apply. This position offers an exciting opportunity to lead projects from conception through completion, utilizing your technical proficiency and project management skills to deliver innovative solutions that meet client needs and regulatory standards.

Under direction, the Civil Engineer II performs advanced engineering and project management duties for the County and Gloucester County Public Schools. Employee must exercise initiative and independent judgment in ensuring that necessary work is performed in a timely manner. Employee must also exercise tact and courtesy in frequent contact with engineers, contractors, and the general public.

Reports to the Director of Engineering Services.

• Performs inspections of projects under construction to ensure compliance with project plans and specifications of new construction, alterations, and repairs.
• Coordinates and reviews the work of contractors.
• Researches standards, products, design methods, and codes; analyzes engineering data; reviews engineering drawings and contract specifications.
• Performs engineering services for Gloucester County and Gloucester County Public Schools.
• Provides engineering support for school construction, renovations, additions, athletic facilities, and site improvements.
• Coordinates engineering services with school administrators, maintenance staff, architects and contractors.
• Surveys proposed construction sites.
• Directs and participates in technical and complex engineering areas such as construction document development based on EJCDC and AIA standards.
• Ensures solid waste management services are provided in accordance with contract.
• Researches, coordinates, and prepares federal, state and local grant applications for various programs and projects.
• Receives and responds to inquiries from the general public to include citizens, contractors, consultants and community stakeholders.
• Prepares correspondence, memorandum, reports, etc. regarding technical and contractual matters.
• Prepares and monitors budgets for construction projects.
• Serves as liaison with State and regional officials.
• Presents capital projects and engineering reports to the Board of Supervisors, School Board, Planning Commission, County Administrator, and School Administrator on engineering projects.
• Attends meetings, conferences, seminars and training courses as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, or related field.
• Civil engineering degree accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET preferred.
• Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in civil engineering, or a related field, including extensive project management experience. Experience involving public sector capital projects preferred.

• Valid driver’s license; possess and maintain a driving record that meets established Gloucester County Driving Standards.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certification required.
• Pass a post-offer, pre-employment physical examination and may be subject to subsequent physical examinations to ensure he/she meets job-related physical requirements.

Professional references are individuals who can attest to your job related knowledge, skills and abilities while working or in a volunteer capacity and are not family or personally related. Professional references should include job title, company name and address, phone numbers and email address if available.

Gloucester County is an Equal Opportunity Employer & Drug Free Workplace

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