Water Design Engineer

Arlington County VA • Arlington, VA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Arlington County's Department of Environmental Services (DES) is seeking a Design Engineer I, II, or III to provide professional engineering and project management expertise for assigned projects. These projects include public works improvements and maintenance, often requiring condensed schedules and not always detailed designs. This role also offers engineering support to the drinking water program within the Water, Sewer, and Streets (WSS) Bureau. The WSS Bureau has 194 employees dedicated to constructing and maintaining the County's sewers, water mains, streets, and sidewalks, and also utilizes consulting services to augment project implementation. This position can be filled at three levels: Engineer III (senior-level) performs duties independently, Engineer II (journey-level) performs duties with limited guidance, and Engineer I (junior-level) performs duties with significant guidance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or other applicable engineering discipline.
• Engineer I: Experience using Autodesk Civil 3D or similar CAD software.
• Engineer II: 3 years of post-Bachelor’s professional engineering experience in street design, storm drainage design, sanitary sewer design, water distribution or related area; OR 2 years of post-Bachelor’s professional engineering work experience in a related field, plus at least 1 of the applicable certifications.
• Engineer III: 5 years of post-Bachelor’s professional engineering experience in street design, storm drainage design, sanitary sewer design, water distribution or related area; OR 3 years of post-Bachelor’s professional engineering work experience in a related field, plus at least 2 of the applicable certifications.
• List of applicable certifications: VDOT Advanced Work Zone certification; Project Management Professional; Arlington County Project Officer; LEED Green; LEED AP; DEQ Combined Administrator (either Erosion and Sediment Control or Stormwater Management); and/or 40 hours of FHWA, VDOT, NACTO, ITE, or UVA-TTA approved training.
• Experience may not be substituted for the Engineering Degree requirement.
• A Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering may be substituted for one year of Engineering experience.
• Possess, or obtain by time of appointment, a valid driver’s license, and provide or authorize Arlington County to obtain a copy of official driving record.
• Ability and willingness to use alternative methods of transportation to perform assigned duties and responsibilities at locations other than the primary worksite.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree in a related field.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in the Commonwealth of Virginia or a state with reciprocity.
• Experience designing and implementing water main replacement projects.
• Experience using PCSWMM, SewerGEMS, WaterGEMS, InfoSewer, InfoWater, or other similar software variants for stormwater, wastewater, and water distribution systems hydraulic modeling.
• Experience using software such as Civil 3D or similar CAD, and ArcGIS.

Responsibilities

• Developing designs and construction plans/drawings including cost estimates, technical specifications, and associated documentation for a diverse range of public works projects including water main replacements, water valve condition assessment and repair, water storage tank maintenance and rehabilitation, and leak detection.
• Providing engineering support to the water meter team, including conducting field investigations, coordinating and evaluating water meter testing, troubleshooting meter and service-related issues, reviewing system and usage data, and recommending solutions to address related issues.
• Analyzing water quality data and working to address unusual or unexpected water quality issues, in coordination with field crews and other staff.
• Conducting field investigations and recommending solutions to resolve public works-related maintenance issues and citizen concerns.
• Providing technical support and coordination with WSS construction crews, construction managers, and external contractors and utilities to implement a wide variety of public works improvements and maintenance projects.
• Utilizing County databases to locate records of drawings, plats, deeds, as-builts, and past engineering plans to assist crews in resolving maintenance issues.
• Coordinating with County, State, and Federal regulatory agencies to obtain permits.
• Updating and maintaining the County's water system hydraulic model.
• Overseeing and reviewing the work of external consultants who provide design and modeling services on selected projects, including providing consultation to other staff, citizens, and developers regarding the assigned area.
• Performing other work-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vacation leave
• Sick leave
• Commuter transportation subsidies
• Tuition reimbursement
• Generous retirement plan
• Additional pay premium of $2,600 annually for registered Professional Engineers.

What This Job Offers

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