Design Engineer
Salary
$91,162.50 - $152,509.50 Annually
Location
Woodbridge, VA
Job Type
Full-Time (FT)
Job Number
202610589
Department
TRANSPORTATION
Division
CAPITAL
Opening Date
05/27/2026
Closing Date
6/10/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
GRADE
C45
Hiring Salary
$91,162.50 - $152,509.50 commensurate with experience
Introduction
Come excel with us! A career-defining opportunity awaits an accomplished design professional with a passion for Transportation, people, and design. The Department of Transportation is looking for a dynamic individual who wants to join a high-performing team of professionals to better the quality of life for our community through engineering, designing, and building multimodal transportation facilities. The Design Branch delivers first-class transportation designs on time and within budget for projects ranging from simple sidewalks to major regional roadway facilities and multi-million-dollar interchanges. If you are a motivated and hardworking individual, come work within the most successful road-building program in the Commonwealth. This is your opportunity to imprint your direct impact on the community, while utilizing your engineering, analytical, management, and communication skills in a diverse and exciting work environment. The successful candidate will apply these skills to support the successful delivery of critical transportation facilities in one of the most collaborative and progressive Departments of Transportation in the Commonwealth.
ABOUT THIS ROLE:
The Design Engineer will be responsible for coordinating all aspects of design and management of transportation projects, including right-of-way acquisition and utility relocations consistent with Federal, State, and local guidelines. This position will play a major role in successfully delivering the engineering design of various multimodal transportation projects. The position presents a unique opportunity to highlight the chosen candidate's management skills through monitoring scope, budget, schedule, and documenting a living project record from inception to completion. The Design Engineer will interact with elected officials, internal and external leaders, and the public through public information meetings and public hearings on assigned projects. The position interfaces cross-functionally between engineering design (survey, roadway, geotechnical drainage, environmental, structures), budgeting, construction, finance, procurement, and planning, and assists in preparing cost estimates, conceptual sketches, and plans to prepare project funding packages.
The successful candidate will manage multiple projects and priorities with competing deadlines and limited resources by exercising their leadership skills to manage a project design consultant team. The Design Engineer will lead multiple transportation capital projects from concept through project close-out, including consultant selection and contract negotiation, coordination and collaboration with stakeholders, maintaining schedule and budget requirements, and managing consultants in all phases of design and specification development. Working independently as well as with other team members from the construction, right of way and finance groups is essential to the Design Engineer's success with our department. Exceptional written and verbal communication and organization skills, ability to provide excellent customer service, and demonstrated technical and analytical engineering background are mandatory for this position.
PREFERENCES:
In addition to meeting minimum qualifications, the professional best suited for this expert-level position will be naturally inclined to be a strong advocate for mobility and transportation. This individual must be able to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a higher level of attention to detail. A licensed Professional Engineer is preferred with 5-8 years of experience in multimodal transportation project design.
Knowledge of and experience with local, state, and federal standards, guidelines, and policies, including VDOT design standards, manuals, and specifications is preferred.
Prior experience developing and reviewing engineering, right-of-way/utility plans and final construction plans, preparing procurement documents (RFQ, RFP, Task Orders), and processing financial documents (invoices) for large-scale transportation construction projects is a plus. Practical familiarity with various project delivery and government procurement methods for capital improvement projects is preferred.
SCHEDULE REQUIREMENTS:
Monday through Friday standard office hours along with some evening/weekend events.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
May be required to attend Public Information Meetings, Public Hearings, or HOA Meetings related to your responsible project outside standard work hours.
ENTRY SALARY RANGE: $91,162.50 - $152,509.50 commensurate with experience
MINIMUM EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE EQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's degree in civil engineering from an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET)-approved college or university and 3 years of experience in a construction-related field.
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.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Positions in this class typically require: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work.
Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, intense noises and travel.
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.
NOTE
The above position description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.
The position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and the requirements of the job change.
Prince William County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
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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.
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Prince William County Benefit Programs
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I understand that information provided on my application is used to determine my qualifications. Information on my resume will not substitute for the education, work experience and required fields on the County application. Only information provided at the time of the application submission will be considered when determining my qualifications. Only responses to Supplemental Questions that can be verified in my submitted education and work experience will be credited.
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This position requires a Bachelor's degree in civil engineering from an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET)-approved college or university and 3 years of experience in a construction-related field. . Please select the option that best reflects your highest level of completed education.
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Quantify your years of experience in a construction-related field.
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Please select the option that BEST represents your years of experience planning, coordinating and managing multiple large transportation projects and contracts.
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This position requires the ability to communicate information to citizens, management staff, appointed officials, and elected officials. Please select the choice(s) that best describes your work experience communicating information to citizens, community groups, management staff, appointed and elected officials.
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What is your level of knowledge of roadway design criteria, construction methods, standards, specifications and materials to include VDOT Road and Bridge Specifications and Standards
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Please tell us the total project cost or monetary value of the largest heavy road construction project you have managed or overseen the design?
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Please describe your level of experience with utility relocations on large-scale Transportation projects.
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Please describe your level of experience in dealing with right-of-way issues on a large-scale Transportation project.
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Please check all of the following certifications you currently possess.
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Please select the option that best describes your experience with reviewing engineering plans for large-scale Transportation projects.
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Describe your knowledge of the principles and practices of transportation project management and project engineering.
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How many years of progressively responsible experience do you have in managing and overseeing the design and plan development phase of a VDOT Locally Administered Project (LAP)?
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