Engineer II/III

Department:

PLANNING

Compensation Grade:

A14

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 may be negotiable based on qualifications

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 Development Services Center (DSC) with the Department of Planning and Community Development is seeking a Stormwater Engineer II/III to join our team.  The DSC reviews and approves all site development plans for the City of Virginia Beach.  If you’re interested in being part of a dynamic and dedicated team that prides themselves in providing quality customer service to the citizens of the City of Virginia Beach, come join our team!

The position may be classified as a Engineer II or Engineer III I depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate. This position is open until filled with applicants being reviewed on an ongoing basis.

Duties of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Review site development plans, subdivision construction plans and as-built surveys, plats, legal documents and cost estimates for conformance with City and State regulations, codes and policies;
• Review and analyze stormwater management, drainage and grading, street improvements and other public and private infrastructure;
• Writing comments explaining required revisions; approving development plans and associated engineering calculations and reports;
• Position requires site visits to trouble shoot, compare plans with field conditions, and help resolve construction issues;
• Assist customers in a professional manner in person, by phone and e-mail, and participate in project meetings and staff team meetings to coordinate reviews;
• Virginia DEQ certifications as a stormwater and E and S Reviewer required within one year of employment;
• Review, coordinate, and respond to questions related to stormwater management modeling design;
• Must have an understanding of local and state SWM regulations;
• Must be knowledgeable of hydrologic and hydraulic stormwater computations and stormwater management routing calculations

Ideal Candidate:

• Strong preference for a Degree in Civil Engineering or Civil Engineering Technology.
• Experience in Land Development site plan or subdivision plan design or review.
• Experience with stormwater management, open channel and piped drainage systems, hydrology, and hydraulics.
• Experience with stormwater modeling software (specifically SWMM) or other stormwater design software.
• Design or review of streets, pavement design, site grading, water, and sewer systems.
• Experience with state and local design resource manuals and local code of ordinances related to stormwater management and land development design.
• DEQ stormwater or E&S Plan Reviewer Certification.
• Excellent written, verbal, and people skills.
• Drainage Design or Review
• Experience with modeling with EPA or PC SWMM software

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: No
• 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: 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. 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.