Engineer 2/3

Job Posting End Date:

Department:

PUBLIC WORKS

Compensation Grade:

A17

Compensation Range & Starting Salary:

Pay Range:

Engineer II A14 $71,739.20 - $111,176.00
Engineer III A17 $83,033.60 - $128,710.40

Starting salary - Starting salary may be negotiable based on qualifications

Job Exempt (If No, Position is eligible for overtime):

Yes

About Us:

Recognized as one of America’s Best-In-State Employers for 2024, the City of Virginia Beach is proud to offer a diverse and dynamic work environment. Our workforce plays a crucial role in delivering exceptional government services to both our citizens and fellow City employees. Apply now to join an organization where you truly make a difference.

Job Duties and Preferred Qualifications:

The Office of Public Facilities is seeking an Engineer II/III to join our team. This position plays a key role in supporting the maintenance, repair, and improvement of 186 City facilities. The selected candidate will manage a variety of facility-related capital projects, develop and review plans, specifications, and scopes of work, coordinate with staff and consultants, and provide engineering and project management support to ensure the safe and efficient operation of City facilities. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated engineering professional to manage diverse projects that directly support municipal operations and services.

This position may be filled at the Engineer II or Engineer III level, depending on the selected candidate's licensure, experience, and qualifications.

The ideal candidate will have experience managing multiple projects involving the maintenance, repair, renovation, and replacement of municipal facilities, building systems, and equipment. Successful candidates will be self-motivated, highly organized, and possess strong technical, written, and verbal communication skills.

Representative duties include, but are not limited to:

• Manage multiple facility-related projects to ensure successful completion within established scope, schedule, and budget requirements.
• Prepare and review engineering designs, plans, specifications, scopes of work, and contract documents for municipal building projects.
• Administer construction contracts, monitor contractor performance, negotiate change orders, maintain project records, and prepare reports.
• Review and inspect construction activities to ensure materials, equipment, and workmanship comply with approved plans, specifications, and applicable standards.
• Conduct field inspections, interpret contract requirements, and coordinate with City departments, contractors, and consultants to resolve project issues and facilitate construction.
• Develop project cost estimates, monitor expenditures, and prepare and maintain construction schedules.

**This position is open until filled. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. Once the appropriate applicant pool has been established, it will be closed.**

The City offers a generous benefits package, which includes health, dental and life insurance, retirement and savings plans, maternity/paternity and parental leave, holidays and leave.

Additional requirements:
• DMV Transcript: Yes
• CDL: No
• Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse: No
• CPS Check: No
• Physical: No
• Respirator: No
• Psychological Screening: No
• Polygraph: No
• At Will: No

Minimum Requirements:

Engineer II Minimum Qualifications Requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering or closely related field with possession of an E.I.T. (Engineer In Training) Certificate and two (2) years of progressive professional experience.

Engineer III Minimum Qualifications: Requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering or closely related field with possession of a Professional Engineer (P.E.) license from the Virginia Board of Architects, Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, Certified Interior Designers and Landscape Architects (APELSCIDLA) and five (5) years of progressive professional experience.

Special Requirements: All 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.

Skills:

Working Conditions:

Per HR Policy 6.19, Americans with Disabilities, the City follows the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in all hiring and employment decisions. The City shall not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring and employment practices. The City shall make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant or employee with a disability upon request unless the accommodation would cause an undue hardship on the operation of the City’s business. 

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Official Job Descriptions:

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VRS Contribution: All full-time employees are required to contribute 5% of annual salary toward their retirement account; in accordance with VRS retirement provisions. This will be handled through a pre-tax payroll deduction.

Drug Free Workplace: The City of Virginia Beach maintains a drug free workplace.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement: The City of Virginia Beach is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status as defined by applicable law.