Engineer IV

Fairfax County•Fairfax (Ej32), VA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Are you a collaborative engineer passionate about improving our watersheds, stormwater quality, and reducing flooding through the implementation of innovative and sustainable stormwater capital improvement projects? We are seeking an engineer to perform engineering and construction administration work for the Stormwater Construction Branch within the Utilities Design and Construction Division. 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 us protect the environment and serve the people of Fairfax County by creating and preserving a sustainable community that is an ideal place to live, work, and play for everyone. Fairfax County Government is committed to our employees, and offers comprehensive benefits, including a defined-benefit retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; paid leave; tuition reimbursement; and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Through our LiveWell Program and the County Benefits Division, we endeavor to cultivate a culture of wellbeing that empowers, educates, and engages employees and retirees to make life-long choices that promote a holistic approach to their physical, mental, emotional, social, spiritual and financial wellness. The Utilities Design and Construction Division manages the bid advertisement, contract award processes, and overseeing all aspects of construction contract management for transportation projects and stormwater projects including inspection, testing, code compliance, warranty, and project closeout. Note: This position is in the Stormwater Construction Branch, located in the Fairfax County Government Center at 12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax, Virginia. This position may be eligible for telework. A $5,000 signing bonus is available to new county employees hired in the Engineer IV position.

Requirements

Graduation from a four-year college or university accredited by the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technologies with a bachelor's degree in the appropriate engineering or architectural field.
Four years of progressively responsible professional experience in the appropriate engineering or architectural field.
Valid driver's license.
Valid Virginia Professional Engineer (PE) or Architect License.
Completion of a criminal background check and driving record check.

Nice To Haves

At least four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in construction management for stormwater, major utility, or public works projects.
At least four (4) years of experience preparing, procuring, administering, and managing construction and engineering contracts for site or utility construction.
Experience with project financial and budgetary planning, tracking, and reporting at the project level.
Experience reviewing, interpreting, and applying construction plans, specifications, and contract documents in the administration of construction projects.
Experience in the close-out of construction contracts, to include closing permits, and resolution of punch list items.
Ability to hear safety alarms in a construction site.
Ability to lift 30 pounds.
Ability to physically negotiate rough terrain and typical construction sites.
Ability to produce handwritten and typed documents.
Ability to walk steep grades and off-street terrain.
Bilingual in English and another language.

Responsibilities

Perform engineering and construction administration work for the Stormwater Construction Branch within the Utilities Design and Construction Division.
Manage the bid advertisement, contract award processes, and oversee all aspects of construction contract management for stormwater projects including inspection, testing, code compliance, warranty, and project closeout.