Civil Engineer - Stormwater Floodplain

City of Arlington; Virginia; On-site; USD 76,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Arlington is seeking a Civil Engineer to perform watershed and flood studies, manage projects, and enforce floodplain regulations. The role involves data management, GIS analyses, and coordination with internal teams, consultants, and regulatory agencies.

Field visits and technical recommendations are expected to ensure compliance with plans and permits. The position emphasizes hydrology, hydraulics, and project administration with the ability to review submittals and provide expert

Qualifications

• Knowledge of civil engineering, hydrology, and hydraulics.
• Knowledge of surveying, drafting, design, and inspection.
• Knowledge of civil construction materials and methods.
• Knowledge of wetlands and regulatory permitting (Waters of the United States).
• Skill in analyzing data and preparing clear reports.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments with attention to detail.
• Ability to apply hydrology and hydraulics standards and GIS.

Responsibilities

• Manage watershed studies and capital projects from initiation through completion.
• Review flood studies, plans, floodplain permits, and regulatory submittals for compliance.
• Perform contract administration: budgets, payments, modifications, closeouts.
• Conduct hydrologic and hydraulic calculations and modeling for drainage studies.
• Generate and analyze data related to stormwater planning using GIS.
• Coordinate with internal departments, consultants, and stakeholders.

Skills

Civil engineering

Hydrology

Hydraulics

Project management

Contract administration

GIS

Data analysis

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Tools

GIS software

Microsoft Office Suite

PC software

Job description

SALARY

$76,352.00 - $95,440.00

JOB SUMMARY

Under general supervision, this position is responsible for performing and reviewing watershed studies and local flood studies, implementing recommendations from studies, managing stormwater data, implementing and enforcing floodplain regulations, performing project management and contract administration duties, and providing technical assistance related to drainage and floodplain issues.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Manage and review watershed studies and capital improvement projects from initiation through completion to ensure adherence to project scope, schedule, budget, applicable design criteria, consultant contract requirements, construction specifications, applicable permits, and regulatory requirements.
• Review, evaluate, and comment on flood studies, reports, construction plans, floodplain development permits, regulatory flood map change applications, and other engineering submittals; provide recommendations and approvals to ensure they comply with all applicable design standards, ordinances, and regulatory requirements.
• Perform project contract administration duties including ensuring contract compliance, tracking budgets, reviewing and approving payment requests, managing contract modifications, maintaining documentation, monitoring consultant and contractor performance, resolving disputes, and coordinating contract closeout.
• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic calculations, analysis, and modeling to support drainage and flood studies.
• Generate, compile, and analyze data related to stormwater project planning, infrastructure, drainage issues, flood monitoring systems, and floodplain management using GIS and other computer programs.
• Coordinate with internal departments, consultants, contractors, developers, utility providers, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders to support the successful delivery of studies and projects.
• Conduct field visits to observe site conditions and monitor construction activities for compliance with approved plans and regulatory requirements, to document conditions, and to provide recommendations for implementing appropriate resolutions.
• Investigate drainage concerns and flood-related issues; engage with residents, developers, contractors, and staff to evaluate site conditions and provide technical guidance or recommendations.
• Perform enforcement activities associated with stormwater, floodplain, and environmental regulations by investigating potential violations, coordinating corrective actions, and providing technical support.
• Prepare and organize documentation including notes, photos, memos, calculations, and reports for program planning, design decisions, construction issues, drainage concerns, and enforcement actions.
• Prepare technical materials and correspondence, deliver presentations, and facilitate meetings with staff, City officials, and the public.
• Perform related duties as assigned to support departmental objectives and operational needs.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

• Assist the Senior Engineer in the technical review and oversight of projects managed by Graduate Engineers.
• Assist with disaster response efforts, including property assessments for substantial damage determinations, documentation of observations, and preparation of reports related to post-event activities and findings.
• Compile documentation of floodplain management activities and prepare submittals for the Community Rating System (CRS) program.
• Manage grant-funded projects to ensure requirements are met, tracking and reporting project progress, and coordinating reimbursement documentation.
• Provide technical expert testimony and professional representation on behalf of the City before City Council, District Courts, boards, commissions, or other entities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering, hydrology, and hydraulics.
• Knowledge of standard practices for surveying, drafting, design, and inspection.
• Knowledge of standard methods, equipment, and materials used in civil construction and maintenance.
• Knowledge of jurisdictional determinations and regulatory permitting requirements related to wetlands and Waters of the United States.
• Skill in using PC software, including the Microsoft Office Suite and other applications to analyze data, prepare reports, and manage project documentation.
• Skill in planning, organizing, and coordinating multiple assignments while maintaining attention to detail.
• Skill in reading, interpreting, and preparing technical information to prepare clear and concise reports.
• Skill in the application of hydrology and hydraulics (H&H) standards for analysis of drainage systems and flooding.
• Skill in the use of Geographic Information System (GIS) applications.
• Ability to interpret and apply design criteria, ordinances, regulatory requirements, and standard engineering practices for stormwater and floodplain management.
• Ability to use independent ju