Design Engineer – Capital Improvement

Jobtailor; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Arlington, VA is seeking an engineer for the Engineering Bureau to provide engineering expertise, admin support, and coordination with county staff, the public, and external agencies.

Responsibilities include developing and reviewing detailed design and construction plans, cost estimates, technical reports, and related documentation; coordinating with internal teams, external agencies, and stakeholders to meet schedules and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or applicable engineering discipline.
• Master's Degree may substitute for one year of experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering expertise, administrative support, and coordination for the Engineering Bureau, County staff, the public, and external agencies.
• Develop and review detailed design and construction engineering plans, cost estimates, technical reports, and related documentation.
• Coordinate project implementation with internal teams, external agencies, and stakeholders to meet schedules, budgets, and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee and review external consultants' work for quality and compliance with project requirements.
• Coordinate with surveyors and real estate specialists regarding property acquisition and easement needs.
• Develop materials and participate in pre-bid meetings, public engagement presentations, construction meetings, and other project events.
• Analyze engineering problems, assess solutions, and recommend actions aligned with project goals.
• Conduct field inspections to resolve design discrepancies and verify information; collaborate with survey teams and contractors.
• Conduct feasibility studies evaluating technical, economic, and environmental factors.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Public Engagement

Problem-Solving

Administrative Support

Education

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Civil3D

CAD software

Job description

• Provide engineering expertise, administrative support, and coordination for the Engineering Bureau, County staff, the public, and external agencies


• Develop and review detailed design and construction engineering plans, cost estimates, technical reports, and related documentation


• Coordinate project implementation with internal teams, external agencies, and stakeholders to meet schedules, budgets, and regulatory requirements


• Oversee and review external consultants' work for quality and compliance with project requirements


• Coordinate with surveyors and real estate specialists regarding property acquisition and easement needs


• Develop materials and participate in pre-bid meetings, public engagement presentations, construction meetings, and other project events


• Analyze engineering problems, assess solutions, and recommend actions aligned with project goals


• Conduct field inspections to resolve design discrepancies and verify information; collaborate with survey teams and contractors


• Conduct feasibility studies evaluating technical, economic, and environmental factors


• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or applicable engineering discipline


• Engineer I: Experience using Autodesk Civil3D or similar CAD software


• Engineer II: Significant professional-level engineering experience with design of public works capital improvement projects, or considerable related engineering experience plus 1 required certification


• Engineer III: Progressively responsible significant engineering experience with design of public works capital improvement projects, or significant related engineering experience plus 2 required certifications


• Experience may not be substituted for the Engineering Degree requirement


• Master's Degree in Civil Engineering may substitute for one year of engineering experience


• Valid driver's license, or ability to obtain one by time of appointment


• Ability to travel around Arlington County for meetings and field inspections


• Ability to attend occasional local and state events, including outside regular hours


• Background check authorization, including criminal, driving, education, professional licensure, and credit history checks


• Complete application and attached resume


• Assignment-based certifications or training may be required for Engineer II and III

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Civil Engineering with a focus on public works capital improvement projects, including design, project coordination, and compliance with regulatory requirements. Proficient in using Autodesk Civil3D for engineering design and capable of conducting feasibility studies and field inspections.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Civil Engineering Degree


• Autodesk Civil3D Proficiency


• Public Works Project Design


• Field Inspection Experience


• Engineering Certifications

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Engineering Design


• Cost Estimation


• Technical Report Writing


• Project Coordination


• Feasibility Studies


• Field Inspections


• Regulatory Compliance


• Problem Analysis


• Construction Engineering


• Quality Assurance

Soft Skills

• Collaboration


• Communication


• Public Engagement


• Problem-Solving


• Administrative Support

Certifications & Qualifications

• Engineering License


• Assignment-Based Certifications

Industry Keywords

• Public Works


• Capital Improvement Projects


• Project Implementation


• Stakeholder Coordination


• Surveying


• Property Acquisition


• Easement Needs


• Consultant Oversight


• Technical Documentation


• Field Inspection