Engineer II/III

City of Virginia Beach•Evans, CO

6d•$71,739 - $128,710

About The Position

The Office of Public Facilities is seeking an Engineer II/III to support the maintenance, repair, and improvement of 186 City facilities. The position manages facility-related capital projects, develops and reviews plans, specifications, and scopes of work, coordinates with staff and consultants, and provides engineering and project management support to help ensure the safe and efficient operation of City facilities. The role may be filled at the Engineer II or Engineer III level, depending on the selected candidate’s licensure, experience, and qualifications. The ideal candidate has experience managing multiple projects involving the maintenance, repair, renovation, and replacement of municipal facilities, building systems, and equipment, and is self-motivated, highly organized, and an effective technical and verbal and written communicator. Employees may be expected to work beyond their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term departmental needs or City-wide emergencies.

Requirements

Engineer II: Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a closely related field, an Engineer In Training (E.I.T.) Certificate, and two years of progressive professional experience.
Engineer III: Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a closely related field, a Professional Engineer (P.E.) license from the Virginia APELSCIDLA Board, and five years of progressive professional experience.
May be expected to work hours beyond normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies.
DMV transcript required.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing multiple projects involving the maintenance, repair, renovation, and replacement of municipal facilities, building systems, and equipment.
Self-motivation, strong organization, and strong technical, written, and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

Manage multiple facility-related projects to achieve established scope, schedule, and budget requirements.
Prepare and review engineering designs, plans, specifications, scopes of work, and contract documents for municipal building projects.
Administer construction contracts, monitor contractor performance, negotiate change orders, maintain project records, and prepare reports.
Review and inspect construction activities to ensure materials, equipment, and workmanship comply with approved plans, specifications, and applicable standards.
Conduct field inspections, interpret contract requirements, and coordinate with City departments, contractors, and consultants to resolve project issues and facilitate construction.
Develop project cost estimates, monitor expenditures, and prepare and maintain construction schedules.