Register for the Virtual Q&A here

Position Description

Engineer I
Working Title Stormwater Project Engineer I/II/III
Department/Division Public Works - Engineering Program Management
Job Type Full Time
Apply Now
Requisition ID:
44808
Work Location:
Public Works – Sabre Street
Pay Range:
A.12, $61,011.10 - $94,567.21
Starting Salary:
Depending upon Qualifications
Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday
Part Time Hours/Wk:
Job Open Date:
7/16/25
Application Deadline:

Job Duties:

Engineer I/II/III - Project Engineer for the Stormwater Engineer Center

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

Come join the Stormwater Engineering Center for an exciting opportunity to be part of the team delivering the Flood Protection Program for the City of Virginia Beach. The position may be classified as an Engineer I, Engineer II or Engineer III depending on qualifications and experience of the selected applicant.

The selected candidate will work in the Stormwater Technical Services section of the Stormwater Engineering Center in the Department of Public Works. The individual will perform a variety of duties of a complex nature related to stormwater civil engineering projects. Representative work duties include but are not limited to:

  • Project management for the City's Stormwater Master Plan Update
  • Stormwater modeling and studies
  • Review of complex drainage plans or studies
  • Contract Management
  • Manage design and construction of Flood Protection Projects

     

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

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. 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.

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. 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.

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:

• Project management experience demonstrating the ability to manage multiple-project workload
• Experience in Stormwater Modeling Design
• Experience with EPA SWMM
• Experience in ArcGIS
• Excellent technical writing and communication skills
• Experience in planning, presentations and overall project development for a variety of projects
• Experience in hydrologic and hydraulic stormwater design calculations
• Experience in coordinating with Federal, State, and Local agencies

Special Instructions:

This position is open until filled. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. Once the appropriate applicant pool has been established, it will be closed.”

  • 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.
  • You will not be able to access the details of this job ad once the closing date has passed.   If you would like to retain this information, please take a screen shot or print using your browser's printing capability.

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.

Back Apply Now