Senior Engineering Inspector
About The Position
Fairfax County Land Development Services (LDS) is seeking a detail-oriented Senior Engineering Inspector to support safe, high-quality development across the county. In this role, you will inspect construction sites and public improvements to ensure compliance with county standards, land development regulations, and environmental requirements including erosion and sediment control, stormwater management, and tree preservation. You will serve as the county’s field representative—monitoring developer work, identifying and documenting code violations, issuing notices of non-compliance, and conducting follow-up inspections. The position also includes preparing reports, coordinating preconstruction meetings, resolving citizen complaints, and verifying all required improvements prior to occupancy and bond release. This role involves regular communication with homeowners, contractors, developers, engineers, and partner agencies, delivering timely customer service through in-person, phone, and virtual channels. If you are committed to public safety, environmental stewardship, and ensuring construction quality, we invite you to apply and make a meaningful impact in the community. This position description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may be assigned additional duties and responsibilities to support the ongoing operational needs of the organization. Position may be underfilled as an Engineering Inspector.
Requirements
- Graduation from high school or GED
- Three years of construction experience, preferably in the inspection field
- Valid driver's license
- DEQ Erosion & Sediment Control Project Inspector certification
- DEQ Stormwater Management Inspector certification
- Ability to operate a motor vehicle
- Ability to operate keyboard driven equipment
- Ability to work in extreme temperatures
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds with assistance; walk/traverse rough, icy, broken terrain; go up and down steep hills and slopes
- Successful completion of a pre-employment medical exam is required
- All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge and experience in land development or construction
- Experience dealing with citizen, stakeholders, and/or developers
- Strong communication skills and customer service
- Ability to read and interpret construction and site-related plans
- Excellent organization skills
- Strong ability to multi-task
- Experience using Microsoft Office computer software
- Experience in record management and electronic records
- Experience using automated technologies such as databases and web-based online applications
- Bilingual in English and another language
Responsibilities
- Reviews plans, specifications and sites for construction projects
- Inspects underground drains, metal and concrete pipe drains, culverts, sanitary sewer lines, manholes, catch basins, and water lines
- Inspects pumping stations under construction
- Inspects street and road construction including subgrading, placing of materials and rock, oiling and placing of final surfaces
- Investigates complaints
- Makes check by measurement to see that necessary lines, grades and elevations are followed and that structures are of proper dimensions
- Conducts final inspections and gives approval after corrections are made
- Completes daily progress and approval reports, and keeps a construction diary
- May assign and review work of engineering inspectors, conduct field inspections, and advise inspectors on difficult problems
Benefits
- Fairfax County boasts a top-notch school system, safe neighborhoods, thousands of acres of parkland, and bustling town centers.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
