Stormwater Engineer
About The Position
Arlington County’s Department of Environmental Services is seeking an experienced Stormwater Engineer for the Office of Sustainability and Environmental Management, on the Stormwater Infrastructure Team. The position 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, within a multi-grade career ladder. Progression is based on education, experience, and demonstrated competencies. The position requires a bachelor's degree in an applicable engineering discipline. A master's degree in Civil Engineering may substitute for one year of engineering experience, but experience cannot substitute for the degree requirement. Depending on assignment and level, certifications or training may be required. The role involves travel around Arlington County for meetings and field inspections; the employee must have and maintain a valid driver's license, or be able and willing to use alternative transportation for work locations outside the primary worksite. The schedule is 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with telework opportunities available. Employees registered as Professional Engineers are eligible for an additional annual pay premium of $2,600.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or another applicable Engineering discipline.
- Engineer I: no experience is 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.
- A Master's Degree in Civil Engineering may substitute for one year of engineering experience; experience cannot substitute for the engineering degree requirement.
- For assignments at Engineer II and Engineer III levels, licensure, certifications, or training may be required, including PMP, Certified Flood Plain Manager, Arlington County Project Officer, and VDOT Advanced Work Zone Traffic Control.
- Must possess or obtain by appointment and maintain a valid driver's license, or have the ability and willingness to use alternative transportation to perform duties at locations outside the primary worksite.
- Must authorize and undergo a pre-employment background check, which includes criminal record, driving record, education, professional licensure, and credit history checks.
Nice To Haves
- Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) 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 presenting to stakeholders, including citizens and government officials.
- Experience writing grant applications and administering grant funding.
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 determine 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 understand site design and constructability.
- Review work performed by outside consultants providing project design services.
- Instruct and train engineers, technicians, and trades employees in the maintenance, operation, and application of administrative and 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
- Professional Engineer annual pay premium of $2,600 for employees registered as a PE
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
