Civil Engineer: City of Staunton

Staunton City & Schools•Staunton, VA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Staunton is seeking a civil engineer who performs professional work involved with the design, drafting, review, construction, inspection and management of a variety of public and private engineering and infrastructure projects in the City. The employee exercises independent judgement in completing assigned tasks. The individual will have thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering as applied to the development and construction of public works projects, and knowledge of water modeling software, computer aided design and mapping and Surveying Principles and Practice. The individual will have the ability to: plan, lay out and direct the work of subordinates; plan projects and prepare related designs, estimates and specifications; perform difficult engineering computations and to make comprehensive recommendations on engineering problems and planning; establish and maintain effective working relationships with City officials, employees, contractors and the general public; communicate complete ideas effectively, orally and in writing and; calculate complex cost reports.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related engineering field from an accredited college or university.
Possession of a valid driver’s license with a good driving record.

Nice To Haves

Thorough knowledge of water modeling software, computer aided design and mapping and Surveying Principles and Practice.
Knowledge in CAD/GIS/mapping software, preferably Autodesk Civil 3D
Stormwater modeling software
Surveying and development of subdivision plats
Stormwater BMP’s and associated calculations, methods, and regulated runoff requirements
Inspection and testing methods related to land development and soils work.
A minimum of five years of experience in professional civil engineering work is strongly preferred.
Prior municipal experience is desired but not required.
Possession of a professional engineering license in the Commonwealth of Virginia is preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversees the review and approval of subdivision and site work by private parties
Serves as liaison with the public, developers and private engineers
Assists with Engineering Plan Review and Driveway/Entrance Permit Applications
Manages consultant design projects, with focus being on stormwater management and related projects
Designs and develops small- to medium-sized stormwater management projects
Prepares Capital Improvement Plan estimates for Engineering projects
Assists in preparation of Grant Funding applications
Provides inspection, Construction Contract Administration and acceptance of City improvements
Coordinates project work with other Federal, State and City agencies
Assists in preparing a variety of technical reports
Provides information for utility distribution mapping and modeling
Oversees digital mapping element of the GIS
Performs other duties as assigned by City Engineer