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Engineer II
Working Title Engineer II/III
Department/Division Planning and Community Development - Development Services Center
Job Type Full Time
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Requisition ID:
43984
Work Location:
Planning - Sabre Street
Pay Range:
A.14, $67,264.80 - $104,260.44
Starting Salary:
Depending upon Qualifications
Work Schedule:
Mon-Fri 8:00am -5:00pm
Part Time Hours/Wk:
Job Open Date:
3/7/25
Application Deadline:

Job Duties:

The City of Virginia Beach Development Services Center (DSC) with the Department of Planning and Community Development is seeking a Stormwater Engineer II/III to join our team. The DSC reviews and approves all site development plans for the City of Virginia Beach. If you’re interested in being part of a dynamic and dedicated team that prides themselves in providing quality customer service to the citizens of the City of Virginia Beach, come join our team!

 

The posting may be filled as an Engineer II or Engineer III depending on the qualification of the selected applicant. The associated pay grades are as follows: 

A.14, $67,264.80 - $104,260.44

A.17, $77,867.40 - $120,694.47

 

Duties of this position include, but are not limited to:

  • Review site development plans, subdivision construction plans and as-built surveys, plats, legal documents and cost estimates for conformance with City and State regulations, codes and policies;

  • Review and analyze stormwater management, drainage and grading, street improvements and other public and private infrastructure;

  • Writing comments explaining required revisions; approving development plans and associated engineering calculations and reports;

  • Position requires site visits to trouble shoot, compare plans with field conditions, and help resolve construction issues;

  • Assist customers in a professional manner in person, by phone and e-mail, and participate in project meetings and staff team meetings to coordinate reviews;

  • Virginia DEQ certifications as a stormwater and E and S Reviewer required within one year of employment;

  • Review, coordinate, and respond to questions related to stormwater management modeling design;

  • Must have an understanding of local and state SWM regulations;

  • Must be knowledgeable of hydrologic and hydraulic stormwater computations and stormwater management routing calculations.
     

    To view a copy of the official City job description for an Engineer II click the link below or to view a copy of the official City job description for an Engineer III, click HERE.

Official City Job Description:

https://virginia-beach-departments-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/city/job-descriptions-pay-plans/Engineer-II-01975.pdf

Working Conditions:

https://workingcondition-summary-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/B.000957.1.pdf

Minimum Requirements:

MINIMUMS: Requires a Bachelors Degree from an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) approved engineering or engineering technology program 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.

Additional Requirements:

DMV Transcript:  Not 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:  Resume & Cover Letter

Preferences:

· Strong preference for a Degree in Civil Engineering or Civil Engineering Technology.
· Experience in Land Development site plan or subdivision plan design or review.
· Knowledge and skills in stormwater management, open channel and piped drainage systems, hydrology, and hydraulics.
· Experience with stormwater modeling software (specifically SWMM) or other stormwater design software.
· Design or review of streets, pavement design, site grading, water, and sewer systems.
· Familiarity with state and local design resource manuals and local code of ordinances related to stormwater management and land development design.
· DEQ stormwater or E&S Plan Reviewer Certification.
· Excellent written, verbal, and people skills.

Special Instructions:

This position will be open until filled with applicants reviewed on an ongoing basis.

Please provide a cover letter along with your complete job application which must include your job or college education and experience in any aspects of land development, open channel and piped drainage system design and stormwater management.

Virginia DEQ certifications as a stormwater and E and S Reviewer required within one year of employment.

This position offers hybrid telework/in-office working options.

The City of Virginia Beach offers a wide range of exceptional benefits, including:
· 11 Paid Holidays
· 3 Personal Holidays
· Paid Time Off
· Virginia Retirement System retirement plan & Life Insurance
· Medical, Dental, Legal Resources, Identity Theft Protection and more!

  • Please complete the application in its entirety and include your resume if required by the posting. 
  • Your responses to any "Supplemental Questions", if attached to this requisition, must be supported by the information you provide on your application and/or resume; or otherwise demonstrated during the hiring process.
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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.

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