Engineer I/II

Job Posting End Date:
November 7, 2026

Department:
PUBLIC UTILITIES

Compensation Grade:
A12

Compensation Range & Starting Salary:
Eng I Pay Range: $80,828.80 to $98,467.20
Eng II Pay Range: $91,457.60 to $111,176.00
Starting salary may be negotiable based on qualifications

Job Exempt (If No, Position is eligible for overtime):
Yes

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40

About Us:

Recognized as one of America's Best-In-State Employers for 2024, the City of Virginia Beach is proud to offer a diverse and dynamic work environment. Our workforce plays a crucial role in delivering exceptional government services to both our citizens and fellow City employees. Apply now to join an organization where you truly make a difference.

Job Duties and Preferred Qualifications:

The City of Virginia Beach is looking to hire an Engineer to join our Public Utilities team! This role will prepare and review plans, specifications, estimates, and reports involving the construction, maintenance, and operation of a variety of engineering projects including water, sanitary sewer, and stormwater, to ensure compliance with Public Utilities standards and city, state, and federal requirements.

This position will be filled as an Engineer I or II, depending upon the qualifications of the candidate selected.

The selected candidate will be part of a team of talented engineers working in the Engineer Division performing a variety of duties of a complex nature related to Water and Sanitary Sewer Engineering Projects.

Representatives work duties include but are not limited to:

• Review construction plans prepared by engineering consultants for conformity with department and city specifications and policies and coordinate with adjacent developments, roads and utilities.
• Serve as project manager and engineer - in - charge for water, sanitary sewer, and stormwater projects and ensure timely and on-budget design and construction.
• Perform contract administration for design and construction projects.
• Conduct field investigations, prepare reports, and maintain project documentation and records.
• Perform contract administration for projects
• Conduct field investigations, prepare reports, and maintain project documentation and records.
• Perform engineering or hydraulic studies
• Review of stormwater pollution plan (SWPPP) documents and construction management.
• Evaluate asset condition and sanitary sewer flow data.
• Coordinate with City departments, outside agencies, and contractors as necessary.
• Provide engineering support for Operations and maintenance of Public Utilities facilities.
• Continually apply independent decision-making abilities.

Work from home is available after 6-months, in accordance with City and DPU Engineering Work from home policies, there is also a flex day option.

The City offers a generous benefits package such as health, dental and life insurance, retirement and savings plans. Other key benefits include:

Additional requirements:
DMV Transcript: Yes
CDL: No
Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse: No
CPS Check: No
Physical: No
Respirator: No
Psychological Screening: No
Polygraph: No
At Will: No

Minimum Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications: 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: 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.

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.

Skills:
Sewer Design, Site Plan Review

Working Conditions:
Per HR Policy 6.19, Americans with Disabilities, the City follows the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in all hiring and employment decisions. The City shall not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring and employment practices. The City shall make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant or employee with a disability upon request unless the accommodation would cause an undue hardship on the operation of the City's business.

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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.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement: The City of Virginia Beach is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status as defined by applicable law.