Engineer 2/3 - Public Utilities

Department:

PUBLIC UTILITIES

Compensation Grade:

A14

Compensation Range & Starting Salary:

Salary Range depending on Qualifications for an Engineer II - A14: $71,739.20 to $111,146.00
Salary Range depending on Qualifications for an Engineer III - A17: $83,033.60 to $128,710.40

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

Yes

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

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 City of Virginia Beach is looking to hire an Engineer II/III within the Public Utilities Department. This position will be responsible a variety of engineering duties and project management to support operations and the maintenance of public facilities. In this role, you will be managing the design and construction of capital improvement projects, focusing on water and sanitary sewer systems, pump stations, force mains and water distributions systems. As an integral team member, you will review construction plans, ensuring adherence to department and city specifications and collaborate closely with engineering consultants.

This position will be filled as an Engineer II or an Engineer III, depending on qualifications.

Duties:

Serve as Project Manager and Engineer-in-Charge for water, sanitary sewer and stormwater projects and ensure timely and on-budget design and construction.

Perform contract administration for design and construction projects.

Conduct field investigations and interpret contract requirements.

Prepare reports and maintain project documentation and records.

Coordinate and administer project work orders, bids, contracts, and invoices.

Perform infrastructure condition assessment and manage water and sewer infrastructure rehabilitation projects.

Coordinate with City Departments, Public Utilities Operations, and Local and State Agencies.

Provide Engineering support for operation and maintenance of Public Utilities infrastructure.

Consistently apply independent decision-making skills.

Work from Home is available after 6-months, in accordance with City and DPU Engineering Work from Home policies.

The City offers a generous benefits package such as health, dental and life insurance, retirement and savings plans. Other key benefits include:

14 holidays

Annual & Sick Leave monthly accruals

Paid maternity/paternity and parental leave

Leave donation program

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Professional Development

This requisition is open until filled. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until an appropriate candidate pool has been determined.

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:

Minimum Qualifications:

Engineer II: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: 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:

Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), Project Engineering

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.