What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Engineer (Environmental Engineering) position at Chesterfield County?
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in civil/environmental engineering including coursework in hydraulics/hydrology and three years of increasingly responsible experience in civil/environmental engineering or closely related field; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. State certifications as Plan Reviewer for both Erosion and Sediment Control and Virginia Stormwater Management Program are required within 12 months of employment. Professional Engineer License or EIT desired. Strong verbal and written communication skills and experience in working with engineers, developers, contractors, and the public essential. Current valid driver’s license and good driving record required. Based on the Virginia DMV point system, record must not reflect a total of six or more demerit points within the twenty-four months preceding the anticipated hire date, or one major violation of six demerit points within the preceding thirty-six months. Out of state driving records must be obtained by the applicant and presented at time of interview. Records must reflect at least three years of history and be dated within thirty days of interview date.
Pre-employment drug testing, FBI criminal background check and education/degree verification required.
This position is a federally regulated DOT position and is subject to random drug testing and alcohol testing. The use of medical marijuana for this position is prohibited.
Duties
Review and approve engineering plans for subdivision and commercial development, ensuring plans conform to acceptable engineering standards for erosion control, drainage, Virginia Stormwater Management Program, Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act, Floodplain Management Ordinance, and other state and local requirements. Confer with consulting engineers, developers, and contractors, and respond to inquiries or complaints from the public pertaining to environmental engineering issues. Perform other work as required.
This position is a part of an approved Career Development Plan (CDP) and offers career progression opportunities and salary incentives, as funding permits, based on performance, qualifications, and experience.
Shift
Monday - Friday; 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Work Location
Environmental Engineering
Chesterfield County is an Equal Opportunity Employer Committed to Workforce Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Summary
For information on county benefits, view Employee Benefits Summary.
01
What is your highest level of education completed? (Please answer accurately. Failure to respond accurately will result in disqualification from consideration.)
Do you have a Professional Engineer (P.E.) License or EIT Certification? (Please answer accurately. Failure to respond accurately will result in disqualification from consideration.)
How many years of experience do you have in civil/environmental engineering or a closely related field? (Please answer accurately. Failure to respond accurately will result in disqualification from consideration.)
How many years of professional experience do you have using engineering software? (Please answer accurately. Failure to respond accurately will result in disqualification from consideration.)
Bachelor's degree in civil/environmental engineering including coursework in hydraulics/hydrology and three years of increasingly responsible experience in civil/environmental engineering or closely related field; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. State certifications as Plan Reviewer for both Erosion and Sediment Control and Virginia Stormwater Management Program are required within 12 months of employment. Professional Engineer License or EIT desired. Strong verbal and written communication skills and experience in working with engineers, developers, contractors, and the public essential. Current valid driver’s license and good driving record required. Based on the Virginia DMV point system, record must not reflect a total of six or more demerit points within the twenty-four months preceding the anticipated hire date, or one major violation of six demerit points within the preceding thirty-six months. Out of state driving records must be obtained by the applicant and presented at time of interview. Records must reflect at least three years of history and be dated within thirty days of interview date.
Pre-employment drug testing, FBI criminal background check and education/degree verification required.
This position is a federally regulated DOT position and is subject to random drug testing and alcohol testing. The use of medical marijuana for this position is prohibited.
Duties
Review and approve engineering plans for subdivision and commercial development, ensuring plans conform to acceptable engineering standards for erosion control, drainage, Virginia Stormwater Management Program, Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act, Floodplain Management Ordinance, and other state and local requirements. Confer with consulting engineers, developers, and contractors, and respond to inquiries or complaints from the public pertaining to environmental engineering issues. Perform other work as required.
This position is a part of an approved Career Development Plan (CDP) and offers career progression opportunities and salary incentives, as funding permits, based on performance, qualifications, and experience.
Shift
Monday - Friday; 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Work Location
Environmental Engineering
Chesterfield County is an Equal Opportunity Employer Committed to Workforce Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Summary
For information on county benefits, view Employee Benefits Summary.
01
What is your highest level of education completed? (Please answer accurately. Failure to respond accurately will result in disqualification from consideration.)
- Some High School
- High School/GED
- Some College
- 2 year College degree (Associate's)
- 4 year College degree (Bachelor's)
- Master's Degree
Do you have a Professional Engineer (P.E.) License or EIT Certification? (Please answer accurately. Failure to respond accurately will result in disqualification from consideration.)
- Yes
- No
How many years of experience do you have in civil/environmental engineering or a closely related field? (Please answer accurately. Failure to respond accurately will result in disqualification from consideration.)
- Less than 1 year
- 1 - 3 years
- 3 - 5 years
- 5 - 10 years
- 10 - 15 years
- More than 15 years
How many years of professional experience do you have using engineering software? (Please answer accurately. Failure to respond accurately will result in disqualification from consideration.)
- Less than 1 year
- 1 - 3 years
- 3 - 5 years
- 5 - 10 years
- 10 - 15 years
- More than 15 years
- Required Question