Engineer IV

Fairfax County•Fairfax (Ej32), VA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Come join the team responsible for developer default project completion and constructing pedestrian bridges, roads, sidewalks, bus stops, trails, and other transportation and pedestrian projects for the County of Fairfax. This position works within the Utilities Design and Construction Division and performs engineering and construction administration work for the Transportation Construction Branch. 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. Please review our awesome benefits: Benefits Retirement Our Utilities Design and Construction Division is responsible for managing 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. The division also oversees the completion of developer default projects in the county. This position is in the Transportation Construction Branch, located in 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

Five (5) years of experience preparing, procuring, administering, and managing construction and engineering contracts for site or utility construction.
Five (5) years of experience managing multiple complex capital projects in design and/or construction.
Experience in resolving construction claim disputes and thorough knowledge of construction contracts.
Three (3) years of experience working with VDOT projects or VDOT permits.
Three (3) years of experience working with VDOT LAP projects or completion of VDOT Locally Administered Projects (LAP) Qualification Program.
Experience with project financial and budgetary planning, tracking, and reporting at the project level.
Five (5) years of experience applying local, federal, and/or state building and site development codes.
Highly motivated, organized, and detail-oriented construction management professional with strong communication skills and demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment, particularly in managing and documenting construction activities.
Bilingual in English and another language.

Responsibilities

Performs engineering and construction administration work for the Transportation Construction Branch.
Manages the bid advertisement, contract award processes, and oversees all aspects of construction contract management for transportation projects and stormwater projects including inspection, testing, code compliance, warranty, and project closeout.
Oversees the completion of developer default projects in the county.
Conducts field investigations, measurements, meetings and reviews of construction projects including intersection improvements, sidewalks, trails, roads, retaining walls, developer projects, and other similar projects.