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About The Position

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.