Design Engineer (Water, Sewer & Streets)

Arlington County, VA•Arlington, VA

33d•$80,725 - $144,893•Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Environmental Services (DES) is seeking a Design Engineer I, II, or III to provide professional engineering and project management expertise for assigned projects, which include public works improvements and maintenance projects. Projects range in size, complexity, and scope, most of which generally don't require detailed designs and must be completed under a condensed schedule. This employee will also provide engineering support to the water, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, and streets programs, within the Water, Sewer, and Streets (WSS) Bureau, which consists of 194 employees who work as a team to construct and maintain the County's sewers, water mains, streets, and sidewalks. The Bureau also utilizes consulting services as additional resources to augment project implementation and capacity. This position may be filled at one of three levels. The Design Engineer at the senior-level (Engineer III) is expected to perform the specific duties listed below completely independently. The journey-level (Engineer II) is expected to perform the specific duties listed below with limited guidance from their supervisor. The junior-level (Engineer I) is expected to perform the specific duties listed below with significant guidance from their supervisor. The successful candidate will possess technical expertise in civil engineering, excellent teamwork skills, and the ability to solve problems quickly, along with strong multitasking capabilities.

Requirements

Junior Level - Engineer I: Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or other applicable engineering discipline; and Experience using Autodesk Civil 3D or similar CAD software.
Journey Level - Engineer II: Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or other applicable engineering discipline; and 3 years of post-Bachelor's professional engineering experience in street design, storm drainage design, sanitary sewer design, water distribution, or related area; OR 2 years of post-Bachelor's professional engineering work experience in a related field, plus at least 1 of the applicable certifications (see below).
Senior Level - Engineer III: Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or applicable engineering discipline; and 5 years of post-Bachelor's professional engineering experience in street design, storm drainage design, sanitary sewer design, water distribution, or related area; OR 3 years of post-Bachelor's professional engineering work experience, plus at least 2 of the applicable certifications (see below).
List of applicable certifications: VDOT Advanced Work Zone certification; Project Management Professional; Arlington County Project Officer; LEED Green Associate; LEED AP; DEQ Combined Administrator (either Erosion and Sediment Control or Stormwater Management); and/or 40 hours of FHWA, VDOT, NACTO, ITE, or UVA-TTA approved training.
Substitution: Experience may not be substituted for the Engineering Degree requirement. A Master's Degree in Civil Engineering may be substituted for one year of Engineering experience.
Driver's License: This position will require travel around Arlington County for various meetings and field inspections. The applicant must possess, or obtain by time of appointment, a valid driver's license. The applicant must authorize Arlington County to obtain or provide a copy of their official driving record. Any offer of employment may be contingent upon a favorable review of the applicant's driving record.

Nice To Haves

Preference may be given to candidates with a Master's Degree in a related field and one or more of the following:
Professional Engineer (PE) License
Experience designing and implementing urban street retrofit/rehabilitation, storm sewer, and sanitary sewer projects
Using PCSWMM, SewerGEMS, WaterGEMS, InfoSewer, InfoWater, or other similar software variants for stormwater, wastewater, and water distribution systems hydraulic modeling
Experience using software such as Civil 3D or similar CAD, and ArcGIS.

Responsibilities

Developing designs and construction plans/drawings including cost estimates, technical specifications, and associated documentation for a diverse range of public works projects including sanitary & storm sewer improvements, drainage/grading improvements, intersection improvements, ADA issue resolutions, and missing links of curbs, gutters and sidewalks
Conducting field investigations and recommending solutions to resolve public works related maintenance issues and citizen concerns.
Providing technical support and coordination with WSS construction crews, construction managers, and external contractors and utilities to implement a wide variety of public works improvements and maintenance projects
Utilizing County databases to locate records of drawings, plats, deeds, as-builts, and past engineering plans to assist crews in resolving maintenance issues
Coordinating with County, State, and Federal regulatory agencies to obtain permits
Performing updates and maintaining the County's sewer and water system hydraulic models
Reviewing sewer CCTV footage and inspection reports to determine the cause of sinkholes and sewer backups
Overseeing and reviewing the work of external consultants who provide design and modeling services on selected projects including providing consultation to other staff, citizens, and developers regarding the assigned area
Performing other work-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Employees who are registered as Professional Engineer will be eligible for an additional pay premium of $2,600 annually.
This position is eligible for County government employee benefits that include health, dental, vacation and sick leave, commuter transportation subsidies, tuition reimbursement, as well as a generous retirement plan.

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