Job Duties:

Engineer II/III - Project Manager for the Coastal Program & Project Management

The position may be classified as an Engineer II (63,742.90 to $98,801.50) or Engineer III ($73,790.30 to $114,374.97) depending on qualifications and experience of the selected applicant.

The selected candidate will work in the Coastal Engineering Division in the Department of Public Works. The individual will perform a variety of duties of a complex nature related to coastal, dredging and civil engineering projects. The ideal candidate should be knowledgeable in coastal engineering disciplines with demonstrated project management experience in major infrastructure projects, permitting, and construction. Candidates must be adept at working on multiple projects. Excellent written and oral communication skills are a must. Coordination with other City Departments, consultants, contractors, government agencies, and project stakeholders is expected. Representative work duties include but are not limited to:

• Project management for the Capital Improvement Program(CIP) related to beach nourishment, navigation dredging and shore protection projects
• Overall project development including planning, design, engineering, and construction support
• Provide comprehensive engineering support related to environmental permitting and studies
• Bid and contract management for design and construction
• Conducting and preparing materials for public meetings
• Provide professional responses to citizen inquiries concerning specific projects to properly inform them as well as incorporate their input

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

This position offers a hybrid remote and/or flexible working option. In addition to a competitive compensation package, this position may offer a hiring bonus and relocation assistance.

To review the Engineer II (A13 - $63,742.90 to $98,801.50) city job description https://www.vbgov.com/government/departments/human-resources/Employment-VBGOV/Job%20Descriptions/Engineer_II_01975.pdf

To review the Engineer III (A16 - $73,790.30 to $114,374.97) city job description https://www.vbgov.com/government/departments/human-resources/Employment-VBGOV/Job%20Descriptions/Engineer_III_02610.pdf

Official City Job Description:

https://www.vbgov.com/government/departments/human-resources/Employment-r

Working Conditions:

https://workingcondition-summary-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/B.006755.pdf

Minimum Requirements:

Engineer II Minimum Requirement: 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; OR a Bachelors Degree from an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) approved engineering technology program with possession of a Land Surveyors license and two (2) years of progressive professional experience; OR an Associates Degree in Engineering with six (6) years progressive professional experience plus possession of an E.I.T. Certification, OR a Professional Engineer (P.E.) license from the Virginia Board for Architects, Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, Certified Interior Designers and Landscape Architects (APELSCIDLA).

Engineer III Minimum Requirement: Requires a Bachelor’s Degree from an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) approved engineering or engineering technology program 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 for Engineer II /III: 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:  Resume and Cover Letter

Preferences:

•Project management experience demonstrating the ability to independently manage several mid-sized projects, multiple small projects or a single larger project simultaneously
•Experience in municipal public works in the field of engineering
•Experience in the design and construction of coastal, dredging and shore protection engineering projects
•Experience or working knowledge in reviewing coastal, dredging and shore protection engineering plans and technical specifications
•Excellent technical writing and communication skills
•Experience in coordinating with Federal, State, Regional and Local agencies

Special Instructions:

This position will remain open until filled. Applications will be reviewed ongoingly.

• Please complete the application in its entirety. The application is the primary required document used to screen qualifications and years of experience. A resume does not replace a completed application. Fields on the application left blank, including but not limited to job duties, dates of employment, and hours worked, may cause your application to be incomplete. 
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• ​Your responses to any "Supplemental Questions", if attached to this requisition, must be supported by the information you give us in the work experience section of this application. Be sure you are thorough in describing your skills and duties as you complete the work experience section. If the information cannot be verified you will not receive credit. 
• Please provide a copy of any certifications or related professional licenses.

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.