Engineer IV

Fairfax County • Burke (Fl06), VA

16h • Onsite

About The Position

The Engineer IV works within the Wastewater Collection Division’s Engineering Services Branch as a project engineer responsible for planning, designing, and delivering wastewater collection capital projects. Under the general supervision of the CIP Section Lead, the position manages projects from initial scope development through design, construction, and closeout, while providing technical guidance and coordinating with operations, asset management, consultants, contractors, and other county divisions. Projects may include pump stations, force mains, and gravity sewers. The position may also participate in or lead efforts to identify solutions when emergency failures occur.

The role supports the county’s wastewater services and may require travel to multiple Fairfax County sites. Wastewater Management positions are responsible for maintaining uninterrupted sewer service during severe weather and emergencies. This position is designated emergency service, subject to 24-hour on-call, and may require reporting to work after hours or on weekends during emergency incidents. In 2026, all Wastewater Collection Division assignments will be permanently located at the Water Resources and Infrastructure building at 6000 Freds Oak Road, Burke, Virginia 22015.

A $5,000 signing bonus is available to new county employees hired into the Engineer IV position. The recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions. The appointee must complete criminal background and driving record checks to the employer’s satisfaction. Selection is by panel interview and may include an exercise.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in an appropriate engineering or architectural field from a four-year college or university accredited by the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technologies, or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.
• Four years of progressively responsible professional experience in the appropriate engineering or architectural field, or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.
• A valid driver’s license.
• A valid Virginia Professional Engineer or Architect license. Candidates licensed in another state may receive a temporary exemption while their reciprocity application is reviewed, but must obtain a Virginia PE or RA license within 12 months of the award letter date as a condition of employment.
• Successful completion of criminal background and driving record checks.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to drive a county vehicle to jobsites and other locations.
• Ability to lift up to 15 pounds and perform field inspections or investigations on sanitary sewer projects.
• Ability to use applicable personal protective equipment in outdoor environments, including a hardhat, eye protection, hearing protection, and safety footwear.
• Ability to stoop, bend, and reach; work is generally sedentary and requires prolonged visual attention to computer monitors and documents and operation of keyboard-driven devices.
• Ability to perform the duties with or without reasonable accommodations.

Nice To Haves

• Four years of experience working on wastewater collection system projects.
• Four years of experience in engineering planning and design.
• Four years of project management experience.
• One year of experience using Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
• One year of experience in construction management.
• Bilingual ability in English and another language is encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and implement wastewater collection capital projects, including pump stations, force mains, and gravity sewers.
• Provide technical guidance and project management for wastewater capital projects.
• Manage projects from initial scope development through design, construction, and closeout.
• Coordinate with the Asset Management Team, wastewater operations and maintenance staff, and other DPWES branches on engineering analysis and capital planning.
• Directly manage collection-system studies, evaluations, assessments, and design projects.
• Coordinate with operations, asset management, consultants, contractors, and other county divisions.
• Participate in or lead efforts to identify solutions to emergency failures.
• Travel to project sites and other county locations for field investigations, meetings, training, and coverage.
• Respond to emergency-service needs, including 24-hour on-call duties and reporting during extreme weather or other emergencies, potentially after hours or on weekends.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits and retirement plan.
• Medical insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• Paid leave.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.
• LiveWell Program and County Benefits Division wellness resources.
• $5,000 signing bonus for new county employees hired into the Engineer IV position, subject to a signed payback agreement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level