Senior Engineer (Environmental Engineering)

Chesterfield County•Chesterfield, VA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for reviewing and approving engineering plans for subdivision and commercial development, ensuring compliance with various environmental and engineering standards. The role involves conferring with engineers, developers, and contractors, and responding to public inquiries. It is part of an approved Career Development Plan (CDP) offering potential career progression and salary incentives based on performance and qualifications. The position is federally regulated and subject to random drug and alcohol testing, with a prohibition on medical marijuana use.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in civil/environmental engineering including coursework in hydraulics/hydrology.
Three years of increasingly responsible experience in civil/environmental engineering or closely related field.
State certifications as Plan Reviewer for both Erosion and Sediment Control and Virginia Stormwater Management Program are required within 12 months of employment.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Experience in working with engineers, developers, contractors, and the public.
Current valid driver’s license and good driving record.
Based on the Virginia DMV point system, record must not reflect a total of six or more demerit points within the twenty-four months preceding the anticipated hire date, or one major violation of six demerit points within the preceding thirty-six months.
Out of state driving records must be obtained by the applicant and presented at time of interview. Records must reflect at least three years of history and be dated within thirty days of interview date.
Pre-employment drug testing, FBI criminal background check and education/degree verification required.
This position is a federally regulated DOT position and is subject to random drug testing and alcohol testing.
The use of medical marijuana for this position is prohibited.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer License or EIT desired.

Responsibilities

Review and approve engineering plans for subdivision and commercial development, ensuring plans conform to acceptable engineering standards for erosion control, drainage, Virginia Stormwater Management Program, Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act, Floodplain Management Ordinance, and other state and local requirements.
Confer with consulting engineers, developers, and contractors.
Respond to inquiries or complaints from the public pertaining to environmental engineering issues.
Perform other work as required.