Engineering Technician III

City of Chesapeake Virginia; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 83,000; Full time

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Benefits package

Job summary

City of Chesapeake is seeking an Engineering Technician III in Chesapeake, VA to provide complex technical and administrative support to the Development Construction division. The role requires an associate degree in engineering or related field and at least two years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities include cost determination, project plan analysis, customer support, permit review, inspection coordination, and detailed reporting.

Qualifications

• Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to an associate’s degree in engineering or a closely related field.
• Minimum of two years of related full-time equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Have practical understanding using mathematics involving fractions, percentages, proportions, and geometric construction.
• Determine costs for various aspects of development construction projects.
• Research, review, analyze, and update project plans.
• Provide customer service-related functions with assisting the general public, customers, and consultants regarding construction and development questions and administrative assistance.
• Reviews franchise utility and other various Right-of-Way permit applications for permit issuance.
• Complex ability in letter writing, documentation, composes original reports, and distributing correspondence between Departments and outside customers.
• Coordinate and schedule inspections and manage inspection reports.
• Prepare and maintain various reports and records.
• Have a general understanding of construction of roadway, drainage systems and utilities, and good working knowledge of engineering and construction practices and principles.
• Have a basic understanding of the phases of development, land use, and construction processes.

Skills

Mathematics

Customer service

Communication

Education

Associate degree in engineering or related field

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Please specify whether employment was Part Time or Full Time for each job listed on your application and resume.

Medical Marijuana: In accordance with City policy, this position is deemed safety-sensitive. As such, applicants for this position are subject to pre-employment drug/alcohol testing after receiving a conditional offer of employment and may also be subject to random testing. This drug test includes testing for marijuana. Possession of a medical marijuana card will not excuse an applicant from the testing process; however, a test will not be considered positive for marijuana if a valid medical marijuana certification is presented unless the position requires a commercial driver’s license (CDL) or is a sworn law-enforcement officer/deputy.

Position Information

Working Title of Vacant Position

Job Type

Job Type Full Time

Posting Type

Posting Type Public

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Department

Department DEVELOPMENT AND PERMIT

Division

Division DEV & PERM ENGINEER/CONS

Requisition Number

Requisition Number 2026418

Number of hours worked per week

Number of hours worked per week 40

Work Schedule

8:00am – 5:00pm, Monday – Friday. Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies.

Work Site Location

Work Site Location Chesapeake, VA

Position Driving Requirement

Position Driving Requirement O - Occasional

Pay Grade

Pay Grade GE11

Pay Basis

Pay Basis Semi-Monthly

Advertised Salary

Starting Range: $55,854 – $83,083. Actual starting salary rate depends on education and relevant experience.

Job Description

Our Development & Permits department is seeking an Engineering Technician III to provide complex technical and administrative support to the Development Construction division.

A successful candidate for this position will be able to do the following:

• Have practical understanding using mathematics involving fractions, percentages, proportions, and geometric construction.
• Determine costs for various aspects of development construction projects.
• Research, review, analyze, and update project plans.
• Provide customer service-related functions with assisting the general public, customers, and consultants regarding construction and development questions and administrative assistance.
• Reviews franchise utility and other various Right-of-Way permit applications for permit issuance.
• Complex ability in letter writing, documentation, composes original reports, and distributing correspondence between Departments and outside customers.
• Coordinate and schedule inspections and manage inspection reports.
• Prepare and maintain various reports and records.
• Have a general understanding of construction of roadway, drainage systems and utilities, and good working knowledge of engineering and construction practices and principles.
• Have a basic understanding of the phases of development, land use, and construction processes.

The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits. Please browse our Benefits Brochure for a full list of benefits and employee perks.

Required Qualifications

VOCATIONAL / EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT : Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to an associate’s degree in engineering or a closely related field.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT : In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this class requires a minimum of two years of related, full-time equivalent experience.

SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES : Specialized certifications may be necessary based on departmental requirements. Requires valid driver’s license and driving record in compliance with theCity Driving Standards.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS : Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. Emergency operations support work and work locations may be outside of normal job duties.

Preferred Qualifications

Ability to interpret civil construction plans. Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 08/25/2026

Job Close Date

Job Close Date 09/09/2026

Open Continuous No

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please specify whether employment was Part Time or Full Time for each job listed on your application and resume.

Medical Marijuana: In accordance with City policy, this position is deemed safety-sensitive. As such, applicants for this position are subject to pre-employment drug/alcohol testing after receiving a conditional offer of employment and may also be subject to random testing. This drug test includes testing for marijuana. Possession of a medical marijuana card will not excuse an applicant from the testing process; however, a test will not be considered positive for marijuana if a valid medical marijuana certification is presented unless the position requires a commercial driver’s license (CDL) or is a sworn law-enforcement officer/deputy.

ADA Checklist

Overall Physical Strength Demands

Overall Physical Strength Demands L=Light - Exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally, 10 lbs. frequently, or negligible amounts constantly OR requires walking or standing to a significant degree.

Physical Demands C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.N = Never- Never occurs.

Standing Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Sitting Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Walking Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Lifting Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Lifting Amount Exerting up to 10 lbs

Carrying Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Carrying Weight Exerting up to 10 lbs

Pushing/Pulling Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Pushing/Pulling Weight Exerting up to 10 lbs

Reaching Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Handling Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Fine Dexterity Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Kneeling Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Crouching Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Crawling Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Bending Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Twisting Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Climbing Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Balancing Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Vision Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Hearing Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Talking Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Foot Controls Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids Used General office machines, drafting tools

Protective Equipment Required

Health and Safety D = DailyW = Several Times Per WeekM = Several Times Per MonthS = SeasonallyN = Never

Mechanical Hazards N = Never

Chemical Hazards N = Never

Electrical Hazards N = Never

Fire Hazards N = Never

Explosives N = Never

Communicable Diseases N = Never

Physical Danger or Abuse N = Never

Other If Other, Description

D = DailyW = Several Times Per WeekM = Several Times Per MonthS = SeasonallyN = Never

Dirt and Dust N = Never

Extreme Temperatures N = Never

Noise and Vibration N = Never

Fumes and Odors N = Never

Wetness/Humidity N = Never

Darkness or Poor Lighting N = Never

Primary Work Location

Non-Physical Demands C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.N = Never- Never occurs.

Time Pressures Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Emergency Situations Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Frequent Change of Tasks Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Tedious or Exacting Work Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Noisy/Distracting Environment Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Other If Other, Description

Can anyone assist the employee in performing the primary tasks assigned to this position? If yes, identify the eligible task(s)

Yes. All tasks performed by this position could be performed with assistance.

Professional References

Professional References

Please provide contact information for professional references.

Minimum Requests 0

Maximum Requests 4

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you possess a valid driver's license and a driving record that is in compliance with the City's Driving Standards? Please review position requirements for details.
  • Yes
  • No