Stormwater Engineer

Arlington County VA • Arlington, VA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Environmental Services (DES) is seeking an experienced Stormwater Engineer to join the Stormwater Infrastructure Team in the Office of Sustainability and Environmental Management. The role provides professional engineering expertise, project management, administrative support, and coordination for the Bureau, County staff, the public, and external agencies.

The official job titles are Engineer I, Engineer II, and Engineer III. These positions form a multi-grade career ladder, with progression from junior through senior levels based on a combination of education, experience, and achievement of competencies. Engineer I requires no experience; Engineer II and Engineer III require progressively greater professional-level engineering experience, with certain certifications potentially contributing to qualifications. A master's degree in Civil Engineering may substitute for one year of engineering experience, but experience cannot substitute for the required engineering degree.

The position requires travel around Arlington County for meetings and field inspections. A valid driver's license must be held or obtained by appointment and maintained, unless the applicant is able and willing to use alternative transportation for assigned duties away from the primary worksite. Telework opportunities are available. Work hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. A pre-employment background check is required. A complete application, including a resume and responses to all application sections and supplemental questions, is required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or another applicable Engineering discipline.
• Engineer I: no experience required.
• Engineer II: significant professional-level engineering work experience, or considerable professional-level engineering work experience plus at least one required certification.
• Engineer III: progressively responsible significant professional-level engineering work experience, or significant professional-level engineering work experience plus at least two required certifications.
• Experience cannot substitute for the required engineering degree.
• A Master's Degree in Civil Engineering may be substituted for one year of engineering experience.
• Possess or obtain by the time of appointment, and maintain, a valid driver's license; alternatively, have the ability and willingness to use alternative transportation for assigned work away from the primary worksite.
• Complete all application sections and supplemental questions and attach a resume.
• Complete a pre-employment background check, including criminal record, driving record, education, professional licensure, and credit history checks.

Nice To Haves

• Professional Engineer (PE) registration in Virginia or a state with reciprocity.
• Experience preparing construction contract documents for bidding.
• Experience using PCSWMM or similar software for stormwater, wastewater, watershed, and water distribution systems modeling.
• Experience giving presentations to stakeholders, including citizens and government officials.
• Grant application writing and grant funding administration experience.
• For Engineer II and III assignments, certifications or training that may be required include Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Flood Plain Manager, Arlington County Project Officer, and VDOT Advanced Work Zone Traffic Control.

Responsibilities

• Apply standard engineering principles and practices to troubleshoot and resolve system problems during normal and emergency operations.
• Plan, prepare, and/or review design and construction engineering plans for short- and long-term civil engineering projects.
• Review and interpret new regulations, technical information, and other materials to assess their impact on the work unit and recommend implementation methods.
• Review site plans, engineering construction plans, and contract plans; provide comments and recommend modifications.
• Review public right-of-way permits to ensure proposed work does not conflict with or damage existing public water, sanitary, and storm infrastructure.
• Conduct site visits before, during, and after plan review to become familiar with site design and constructability.
• Review design work provided by outside consultants on projects.
• Instruct and train engineers, technicians, and trades employees in maintaining, operating, and applying administrative and/or operational systems.
• Review master plans and translate information into short-term priorities and needs.
• Provide consultation to staff, citizens, and developers regarding the assigned area.

Benefits

• Health benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vacation leave
• Sick leave
• Commuter transportation subsidies
• Tuition reimbursement
• Retirement plan
• Additional annual pay premium of $2,600 for employees registered as a Professional Engineer

What This Job Offers

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