Engineer

Requisition ID:

48250

Work Location:

Public Works - Municipal Center Building 33

Pay Range:

A.12, $62,857.60 - $97,427.20

Starting Salary:

Depending upon Qualifications

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday

Part Time Hours/Wk:

Job Open Date:

1/16/26

Application Deadline:

Job Duties:

Join the Engineering Support Division for an exciting opportunity to be part of the QA/QC team reviewing the CIP infrastructure with the City of Virginia Beach.

The selected candidate will be part of a team of talented engineers working with the QA/QC team in the Engineering Support Division of the City Engineer's Office. The selected candidate will perform a variety of duties of a complex nature related to reviews of preliminary engineering reports, plans, as-builts, construction cost estimates, specifications, calculations and computations in accordance with the City, State, and Federal standards and specifications and the Public Works Design Standards Manual. Types of projects include, but are not limited to:

• Roadway/Highways Improvements
• Intersection Improvements
• Traffic Signals and Replacements
• Sidewalks, Shared Use Paths and Trails
• Drainage Improvements, Stormwater Quality Improvements and Stormwater Ponds
• Flood Protection Projects and Stormwater Pump Stations
• Bridges and Bridge Replacements
• Coastal Improvements and Beach Replenishments
• Dredging of Channels, Lakes and Stormwater Ponds
• Utility Replacements, Improvements and Utility Pump Stations
• Parks and Recreation projects

Representative work functions may include, but are not limited to:

• Review project plans and studies for various infrastructure related projects, including conceptual design, preliminary engineering reports, geo-technical reports, cost estimate, design calculations and computations, specifications and project manuals.
• Oversee consultants performing QA/QC of Public Works CIP projects and coordinate limited QA/QC reviews with other Departments in the City projects affecting Public Works assets.
• Prepare project cost estimates
• Perform and/or manage engineering studies.
• Contact administration to assure City standards are met.

In addition to the minimum requirements, the ideal candidate for these positions will have experience listed in the preferences. Candidates with the preferred experience should ensure the information is provided in the application.

The position may be classified as an Engineer I, Engineer II or Engineer III depending on qualifications and experience of the selected applicant.

• Engineer I : (A12 - $62,835.93 - $97,395.69) for complete job description please click here
• Engineer II: (A14 - $69,276.62 - $107,378.76) for complete job description please click here
• Engineer III: (A17 - $80,196.34 - $124,304.33) for complete job description please click here

The City offers a generous benefits package, which includes health, dental and life insurance, retirement and savings plans, maternity/paternity and parental leave, holidays and leave.

Official City Job Description:

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Working Conditions:

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Minimum Requirements:

Engineer I Minimums: Requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering or closely related field, or an Associate's Degree with six (6) years of progressive experience of engineering level work.

Engineer II Minimums: Requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering or closely related field with possession of an E.I.T. (Engineer In Training) Certificate and two (2) years of progressive professional experience.

Engineer III Minimums: Requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering or closely related field with possession of a Professional Engineer (P.E.) license from the Virginia Board of Architects, Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, Certified Interior Designers and Landscape Architects (APELSCIDLA) and five (5) years of progressive professional experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: All employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies.

Additional Requirements:

DMV Transcript: Required
CDL: Not Required
DOT History: Not Required
CPS Check: Not Required
Physical: Not Required
Respirator: Not Required
Polygraph Review: Not Required
Psychological Screening: Not Required

Attachments Required:

Preferences:
Bridge design experience
Highway, roadway, intersection and trails design experience.
Drainage and stormwater experience.
Experience in hydrologic and hydraulic stormwater design calculations
Experience with VDOT/FHWA/AASHTO design standards, specifications, codes, policies and procedures
Cost estimating and scheduling experience
Contract administration experience
Construction experience
Project management experience

Special Instructions:

Similar titles include: Engineer I/II/III - Infrastructure QA/QC; Public Works Engineer - QA/QC; Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Engineer;
Engineering Support Engineer; Capital Projects QA/QC Engineer; Infrastructure Review Engineer; Public Works Infrastructure Engineer; Engineering Support Engineer - Capital Projects; Municipal Infrastructure QA/QC Engineer

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VRS Contribution: All full-time employees are required to contribute 5% of annual salary toward their retirement account; in accordance with VRS retirement provisions. This will be handled through a pre-tax payroll deduction.

Drug Free Workplace: The City of Virginia Beach maintains a drug free workplace.