$5,000 Signing Bonus*Are you passionate about making a meaningful impact while building a more resilient, sustainable community? Put your expertise on the front line of environmental defense. Join an elite group of high-performing project managers implementing vital wastewater capital projects that secure our future.The Fairfax County Department of Public Works and Environmental Services (DPWES) seeks an Engineer V in the Wastewater Design and Construction Division, Treatment Branch, Capital Facilities. The role involves senior-level management of large, complex and high-profile wastewater treatment, sanitary sewer, and pump station projects.DPWES is a diverse, nationally accredited and award-winning public works agency with approximately 1,000 employees providing solid waste, capital facility development, wastewater, stormwater, urban forestry, and land acquisition management services for the most populous county in Virginia. Join our team to help protect the environment and serve the people of Fairfax County.Benefits include a defined‑benefit retirement plan, medical, life and disability insurance, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. The County promotes a culture of wellbeing through its LiveWell Program and the County Benefits Division.ResponsibilitiesProvides the planning, engineering, and financial assessment throughout conceptual, preliminary, design and construction phases.Plays a lead role in providing strategic leadership for ongoing process improvement and organizational development.Prepares and evaluates detailed cashflows and total project cost estimates.Leads a team of engineers, engineer technicians, inspectors, and consultants performing design and construction administration services on large complex projects.Proactively manages established capital project budgets; negotiates and manages architect/engineer contracts; assures conformance with contracting and project management standards.Oversees management of development contracts for construction including quality, budget, and schedule.Provides proactive project management to establish and manage project schedules for design and construction, assuring high‑level quality control for design documents and construction work.Ensures projects are completed within budget, on time, and are constructed to the highest quality standards. Serves as the lead point of contact for plant staff and senior county management on all plant projects.Produces and delivers public and senior management level presentations.Reviews plans and specifications for compliance with all local, state and federal code requirements; prepares value engineering studies; evaluates projects for energy conservation, environmental considerations, and operational and maintenance requirements.The candidate must be highly motivated, possess the skills necessary to work in a fast‑paced collaborative team environment, and be oriented toward providing outstanding customer service to user agencies and project stakeholders.Location and TeleworkReporting location is the Noman M. Cole, Jr. Water Recycling Facility at 9399 Richmond Highway, Lorton, Virginia. The position may telework no more than 2 days per week after an introductory period.Minimum QualificationsGraduation from a four‑year college or university accredited by the American Board of Engineering and Technology with a bachelor's degree in an appropriate engineering or architecture field.Five years of progressively responsible professional experience in the appropriate engineering or architectural field, including one year of supervisory experience.Certificates and Licenses RequiredValid driver's license.Possession of a valid Virginia Professional Engineer or Architect license. License holders from other states may receive temporary exemption pending reciprocity decisions.Necessary Special RequirementsComplete a criminal background check and driving record check to the satisfaction of the employer.Preferred QualificationsTen years of progressive project management experience, including planning, scope and budget development, site assessment, land acquisition coordination, consultant selection, negotiations, contract management, design and quality control, and construction administration.Outstanding oral and written communication skills and experience with public and internal presentations.Knowledge of wastewater treatment and collection processes and plant operations.Detailed knowledge of local, state and federal environmental regulations.Demonstrated expertise in managing multiple capital projects concurrently.Experience conducting public meetings on capital project issues.Extensive experience as a team leader on large complex wastewater projects, covering bidding, claims mitigation, contract negotiations, quality control, scheduling, and project close‑out.Certified Construction Manager (CCM).Information technology skills including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project), Primavera, and AutoCAD.Five years of supervisory experience or leadership responsibilities for engineers and other construction professionals.Physical RequirementsAbility to hear normally to recognize construction equipment sounds, warnings and alarms at sites and offices; lift 30 lbs; produce handwritten and typed documents; safely climb construction ladders up to 18 ft or more; negotiate rough and slippery terrain; and perform these duties with or without reasonable accommodations.Selection ProcedurePanel interview and may include exercise.Bonus EligibilityGeneral merit positions may be eligible for a one‑time hiring incentive bonus for new county employees only. This requires a signed payback agreement between the department and employee.Diversity and EEO StatementFairfax County is committed to a highly diverse community and encourages candidates who are bilingual in English and another language to apply. The County prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status. Reasonable accommodations are available during application and interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. TTY 703‑222‑7314. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov EEO/AA/TTY.#J-18808-Ljbffr