Construction Engineer

Construction Engineer

Salary

$91,162.50 - $152,509.50 Annually

Location

Lakeridge, VA

Job Type

Full-Time (FT)

Job Number

202610691

Department

TRANSPORTATION AND CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION

Division

CAPITAL

Opening Date

07/14/2026

Closing Date

7/28/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

GRADE

C45

Hiring Salary

$91,162.50 - 152,509.50

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Introduction

Are you tired of enduring long, congested commutes to work? Better your work/life balance while becoming an integral part of the most successful Transportation and road-building program in the Commonwealth as a Principal Engineer serving as a Construction Manager for the Prince William County Department of Transportation and Capital Construction (DTCC). Join the team who manages and builds the transportation infrastructure needs of our growing community.

About This Role:

We are seeking a talented and exemplary professional to join our dynamic Capital Improvement work group. We welcome you to bring your Engineering and Project Management expertise and fresh optimism to our team, while proudly serving the community. The Principal Engineer position will serve as a Construction Manager. Work involves managing complex road construction projects in the Capital Division. The recommended candidate will independently plan and complete construction assignments using a wide latitude of judgment in completing major road construction projects. The Construction Manager will oversee construction management of road transportation projects ensuring compliance with all County, VDOT, and Federal construction standards and specifications as required by the project.

We are also a continuous learning organization, providing no-cost access to training and career development opportunities; comprehensive, affordable health care options; generous leave accrual; paid holidays and personal days; VA State Retirement and 401 and 457 investment plans. Prince William County Government is an organization where elected leaders, staff, individuals, families and businesses work together to make Prince William County a community of choice. We do the right thing for the customer and community every time. We are a learning organization, and we rely on leadership at all levels to achieve our Vision.

If you are community focused and want a role that produces real, tangible outcomes, personal development opportunities and work-life balance, apply today!

HIRING BONUS: This position qualifies for a one-time cash signing bonus up to $3,000! This bonus will be paid in two installments and is subject to all applicable tax withholding and reporting requirements. The first installment of up to $1,500 is payable upon the County's pay date following the 90th day of employment and the final installment up to $1,500 will be payable on the pay date following the completion of your one-year probation. For more information about the Bonus, contact HR at TalentManagement@pwcgov.org.

Minimum Requirements: Bachelor's degree in engineering from an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET)-approved college or university and 3 years of experience in the construction-related field.

Preferences: A graduate Engineer with a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or related field. The preferred candidate will have 5 years of experience managing road and bridge construction projects as well as land development projects. Experience working with County, State, construction specifications and regulations. Experience managing utility and infrastructure type construction projects and the ability to work with multiple stakeholders to accomplish objectives. Experience on Design-Build projects is a plus!

Special Requirements: Valid Drivers License. The appointee to this position will be required to complete a driving record check to the satisfaction of the employer prior to being allowed to operate a County vehicle.

Work Schedule: 7.5- hour workdays and some nights and weekends to align with the contractor's schedule.

Starting Salary Range: $91,162.50 - 152,509.50

Prince William County Government offers medical plans with corresponding pharmacy and basic vision coverage, as well as dental plans and a separate vision plan.

Full-time and part-time Prince William County Government employees are eligible to participate in our plans; however, the level and cost of benefits depends on the classification of the position.

The following positions do not accrue leave and are not eligible for holidays or other fringe benefits:

• Temporary
• Provisional
• Seasonal employees

Click on the link below to explore our plans and rates.

Prince William County Benefit Programs

01

By submitting this application, I understand the following: 1). Only the information provided on my application is used to determine my qualifications; 2). My resume will not substitute for the education, work experience and required fields on the County application; 3). Only responses to Supplemental Questions that can be verified in my submitted education and work experience will be credited and 4). If selected, my employment dates will be verified back three (3) years (if applicable), with a required reference from my current or most recent employer.

• Yes, I acknowledge and understand the above statement and wish to continue in this process.
• No, I do not wish to proceed any further in this process.

02

This position requires a Bachelors degree in engineering (Civil, Transportation, Traffic Engineering or related) and 3+ years of experience in Civil, Transportation or Traffic Engineering. Do you have a Bachelors degree or higher in Civil, Transportation, or Traffic Engineering, or a related engineering field.

• Yes
• No

03

Quantify your years of related engineering experience managing road and bridge construction projects as well as land development projects in transportation or infrastructure.

• More than 5 years
• 3 - 4 years
• 1- 2 years
• Less than 1 year

04

What is the largest budget for a road or bridge construction project you managed in the last 5 years?

• Over 20 Million(Large Scale/Includes Structures)
• 10 - 20 Million Dollars (Medium Scale Project)
• 1 - 10 Million Dollars (Small Scale Project )
• None of the above

05

Were you involved on a construction project from its inception to completion in the capacity of a Project Manager or Project Engineer?

• Yes
• No

06

Please select the option below that best reflects your level of familiarity with the various stages of project management of construction projects.

• Expert: Managed project budget, schedule, responded to concerns and comments, provided quality assurance and quality control, resolved complex construction issues in the field, and chaired project progress meetings. Experience with planning, organizing, monitoring and delivering construction projects.
• Skilled: Lead a project construction team and coordinated with stakeholders during stages of project developments. Some involvement with project budget and schedule.
• Beginner: Basic understanding of the process and some familiarity with the main project management activities on a construction project.
• No experience

07

Please select the option that best describes your experience with project documentation (material and quality control book, change order, monthly contractor request for payment) and management of field office and the assigned oversight consultant staff.)

• Expert: Material verifications: Experience with independently reviewing contractor-submitted material using available website for verification; have reviewed and maintained the material notebook, record of test results, shipping invoices and certifications, and have interpolated plans and specifications and contract special previsions, prior to issuing a change order request and process when appropriate. Have reviewed, approved and processed contractor's monthly progress payments. Have reviewed submitted RFIs and managed construction staff for successful delivery of construction projects.
• Skilled: Material verifications: Have demonstrated some capability to review material submitted invoices by the contractor and subcontractors to verify the material acceptance per VDOT and the County guidelines. Have reviewed the contractor request for a change order, RFIs and contractor monthly request for payments.
• Beginner: Understands the contractor's submitted project materials, change order, RFIs and the contractor monthly request for payment requests.
• No experience

08

Please describe your level of experience with field utility relocations:

• Expert: Experience with the design, estimation, and relocation of public and private utilities. Experience overseeing all utility activities for the designated project area and coordinating with contractors, utility companies, surveyors, other government agencies and stakeholders as needed. Comfortable reviewing as-built drawings, utility easement sketches, and construction costs against actual field construction; have ensured that revocations are complete and correct.
• Skilled: Have conducted and attended coordination meetings with designers, utility companies, and other government and regulatory agencies to discuss proposed transportation projects, relocation of utilities, cost responsibilities, scheduling and construction.
• Beginner: Have responded to work delays, emergencies, and other issues, and have complied with contract requirements, safety, construction codes and other regulations related to utility relocations; familiar with MISS Utility
• No experience

09

Please describe your familiarity working and coordinating with stakeholders, including local, state and federal regulatory agencies, utility companies, private developers and the general public:

• Expert: Thorough knowledge of the project, stakeholders, transportation and public works departments, VDOT, FHWA, and their requirements including familiarity with the VDOT Locally Administered Projects (LAP) Manual, design, construction, inspection, material manuals, E&S and MOT requirements and manuals. Have responded to resident concerns and comments during construction and attended public hearings for projects during design development.
• Skilled: Understands where to obtain all project requirements and personnel that can assist in ensuring a successful project.
• Beginner: Understands what testing and inspection is necessary to complete the project.
• No experience

10

Please select the option that best describes your level of knowledge and expertise with reviewing and analyzing Critical Path Method (CPM) schedule:

• Expert: Thorough knowledge of the CPM schedule. Comfortable evaluating and reviewing CPM schedule with cost and resource loading features; have utilized the CPM schedule to manage project progress and to evaluate delay responsibility. Reviewed and approved baseline schedule and its monthly updates. Understands tasks durations, activities, and links. Have identified critical path and near critical path activities that can have direct impact on completion. Experience reviewing float items and reviewing and approving recovery schedule and project acceleration when needed.
• Skilled: Understands and can identify the Critical Path activities in the schedule and identified schedule logic and suggested adjustments to flow that can assist in recovering delays when necessary.
• Beginner: Familiarity with CPM (Critical Path Method) schedule and critical path activities that identify the longest path to project completion.
• No experience

11

Please select the certifications you currently possess:

• Professional Engineer (PE)
• Engineer in Training (EIT)
• None of the above

12

Please select additional certifications that you currently have obtained:

• Certified Construction Manager (CCM)
• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Intermediate Work Zone Traffic Control Training
• Erosion and Sediment Control (Dual Certificate)
• VDOT Locally Administration Project
• None of the above

13

Please select the computer software systems you are comfortable using

• Microsoft Office
• MicroStation, Primavera or MS Project
• CAAD
• None of the above

Required Question

Employer Prince William County Government

Address 1 County Complex Court

Prince William County, Virginia, 22192

Website https://www.pwcva.gov/department/human-resources/careers