Senior Engineer (re-ad 27-00040)

Chesterfield County; Virginia; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Chesterfield County is seeking an Environmental Engineer to review and approve engineering plans for subdivisions and commercial developments, ensuring compliance with erosion control, drainage, and stormwater programs. The role requires collaboration with engineers, developers, contractors, and the public and emphasizes safety and regulatory adherence.

The position offers potential for career progression under a CDP, with competitive salary incentives as funding allows, and requires a

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in civil/environmental engineering with hydraulics/hydrology coursework.
• Plans reviewer certifications for Erosion and Sediment Control and Virginia Stormwater Program required within 12 months.
• Professional Engineer License or EIT desired.
• Strong verbal and written communication with engineers, developers, contractors and the public essential.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve engineering plans for subdivision and commercial development.
• Ensure plans conform to erosion control, drainage, Virginia Stormwater Management Program, and related regulations.
• Consult with consulting engineers, developers, and contractors; respond to inquiries or public issues.

Skills

Civil/Environmental engineering

Verbal communication

Written communication

Plan reviewer certification

Erosion and Sediment Control

Virginia Stormwater Program

Hydraulics/Hydrology

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil/environmental engineering

Job description

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in civil/environmental engineering including coursework in hydraulics/hydrology and three years of increasingly responsible experience in civil/environmental engineering or closely related field; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. State certifications as Plan Reviewer for both Erosion and Sediment Control and Virginia Stormwater Management Program are required within 12 months of employment. Professional Engineer License or EIT desired. Strong verbal and written communication skills and experience in working with engineers, developers, contractors, and the public essential.

Current valid driver’s license and good driving record

Current valid driver’s license and good driving record required. Based on the Virginia DMV point system, record must not reflect a total of six or more demerit points within the twenty-four months preceding the anticipated hire date, or one major violation of six demerit points within the preceding thirty-six months. Out of state driving records must be obtained by the applicant and presented at time of interview. Records must reflect at least three years of history and be dated within thirty days of interview date.

Pre-employment testing

Pre-employment drug testing, FBI criminal background check and education/degree verification required.

Additional position info

This position is a federally regulated DOT position and is subject to random drug testing and alcohol testing. The use of medical marijuana for this position is prohibited.

Duties

Review and approve engineering plans for subdivision and commercial development, ensuring plans conform to acceptable engineering standards for erosion control, drainage, Virginia Stormwater Management Program, Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act, Floodplain Management Ordinance, and other state and local requirements. Confer with consulting engineers, developers, and contractors, and respond to inquiries or complaints from the public pertaining to environmental engineering issues. Perform other work as required.

Career progression

This position is a part of an approved Career Development Plan (CDP) and offers career progression opportunities and salary incentives, as funding permits, based on performance, qualifications, and experience.

Position open until filled

Position open until filled (first review to begin August 24, 2026).

Shift

Monday - Friday; 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Work Location

Environmental Engineering

Equal Opportunity

Chesterfield County is an Equal Opportunity Employer Committed to Workforce Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Summary

For information on county benefits, view Employee Benefits Summary.