Utilities Engineer

Chesterfield County•Chesterfield, VA

21h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for reviewing the impacts of proposed developments on existing water and wastewater systems. The role involves reviewing site and subdivision construction plans, zoning requests, and other community development applications for compliance with county specifications, as well as state and federal requirements. The engineer will evaluate water distribution and wastewater collection systems using field data and standard engineering practices, supplemented with computer hydraulic modeling. Responsibilities include preparing and reviewing reports, drawings, specifications, cost estimates, and contracts. The position requires interaction with the public and collaboration with other agencies, consulting firms, and internal/external customers, including hosting or attending meetings with presentations. The role also involves using Geographic Information System (GIS) Mapping software to answer public inquiries and collect/interpret system data. There will be training on using Autodesk (InfoWater Pro) to run hydraulic flow tests for the county water system. The engineer will also respond to customer inquiries about extending or connecting to the county water and wastewater systems. This position is part of an approved Career Development Plan (CDP) offering career progression and salary incentives based on performance, qualifications, and experience, as funding permits.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or closely related field
Three years of experience in professional engineering
Considerable knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of water and wastewater engineering
Considerable knowledge of pertinent federal, state and local laws and regulations
Ability to develop and review engineering plans, specifications and technical reports
Ability to conduct engineering studies, identify problems, and make recommendations for their resolution
Ability to administer contracts and coordinate and review the work of outside consultants
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
Ability to operate a personal computer and related software and other standard office equipment
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers
Pre-employment drug testing, FBI criminal background check and education/degree verification required.

Nice To Haves

Recent engineering college graduates are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Review the impacts of proposed developments on the existing water and wastewater systems.
Review site and subdivision construction plans, zoning requests, and other community development applications for compliance with the county specifications, as well as state and federal requirements.
Evaluate water distribution and wastewater collection systems using field data and standard engineering practices supplemented with computer hydraulic modeling.
Prepare and review reports, drawings, specifications, cost estimates, and contracts.
Interact with the public and collaborate with other agencies, consulting firms, and internal/external customers.
Host or attend meetings with presentations.
Use Geographic Information System (GIS) Mapping software to answer public inquiries and collect and interpret system data.
Train to use Autodesk (InfoWater Pro) to run hydraulic flow tests, both static and dynamic, of the county water system to provide information for internal and external customers.
Respond to customer inquiries about extending or connecting to the county water and wastewater systems.
Perform other work as required.