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ENGINEER III

City of Newport News
Newport, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/14/2025 CLOSED ON 12/21/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the ENGINEER III position at City of Newport News?

**Location: ENGINEERING - City of Newport News**

Job Family: PROFESSIONAL

  • All levels of experience will be considered.

**Please review the job description for the requirements of this position at all levels.**

  • Target Hiring Ranges - Based on Experience:
  • Engineer Level III: $82,800.00 - $100,050.00

Engineer Levels I - II: $72,000.00 - $87,000.00

  • Salary is the targeted hiring range and not the full range of the position.*
  • Applicants

MUSTsubmit an official job application through the City of Newport News career site to be considered.

To learn more and apply, visit

https://www.nnva.gov/Job

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Engineer Iii - Job Description Below

**GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES**

Under general supervision, this position is responsible for complex engineering work involving the planning, design, project management and inspection for civil design activities including drainage, sanitary sewer, roadway, bridges and other engineering capital improvement projects. May serve as a supervisor or lead worker. Reports to a Supervising Engineer.

**ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS**

Serves as project manager on Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) projects. Identifies and recommends project needs, prepares plans and scope of work; drafts requests for proposals; and assists in selecting contractors. Performs contract administration of major projects; oversees and monitors work performed by contractors to ensure that contract plans, scope and specifications are followed; oversees project inspections; interprets contracts, resolves conflicts, and negotiates changes as appropriate; reviews and recommends invoices for payment. Ensures the safety, security and regulatory compliance of all work assigned. Responsible for budget preparation and monitoring, purchasing and financial transactions and related activities. Responsible for the effective supervision and administration of project staff including prioritizing and assigning work, performance management, employee relations, and related activities. Serves as a technical expert for storm water drainage, sanitary sewer, or roadway and bridge design, or Engineering CIP issues; provides information to the general public; keeps abreast of current and future trends; may review plans for private development to ensure compliance with City codes, State regulations, design and construction standards. Prepares a variety of detailed reports; provide information to other departments, City Council, or regulatory agencies and makes recommendations for improvements and long-range planning purposes. Performs other duties as assigned.

**PERFORMANCE STANDARD**

Employees at all levels are expected to effectively work together to meet the needs of the community and the organization through work behaviors demonstrating the Citys Values. Employees are expected to lead by example and demonstrate the highest level of ethics.

**REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE**

Civil Engineering - Comprehensive knowledge of civil engineering design and federal, state, and local regulations related to civil engineering including the principles and theory of applied engineering, design, and construction. General knowledge of real estate principles and practices including survey, appraisal, negotiation, and eminent domain as well as the systems that support them.

Project Management -Knowledge of planning, organizing and managing resources to bring about the successful completion of specific project goals and objectives.

Supervision - Knowledge of leadership techniques, principles and procedures to assign work, schedule, supervise, train, and evaluate the work of assigned staff.

**REQUIRED SKILLS**

Judgment/Decision Making Evaluates the best method of research and then exercises appropriate judgment in establishing priorities and resolving complex matters. Considers the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Interpersonal Relationships Develops and maintains cooperative and professional relationships with employees, managers and representatives from other departments and organizations.

Technology - Utilizes personal computer applications to include database administration, word processing, spreadsheet, presentation and web design, drafting technology, and project manager software.

**REQUIRED ABILITIES**

Coordination of Work - Ability to establish and implement effective administrative programs and procedures. Ability to plan and organize daily work routine. Establishes priorities for the completion of work in accordance with sound time-management methodology. Performs a broad range of supervisory responsibility over others.

Communication - Excellent ability to communicate complex ideas and proposals effectively including the preparation of engineering plans and specifications, reports, agendas, and policies. Ability to listen and understand information and ideas being presented verbally and in writing. Ability to handle a variety of issues with tact and diplomacy and in a confidential manner.

Financial Management - Ability to perform arithmetic, algebraic, and statistical applications to perform purchasing and financial transactions. Ability to employ economic and accounting principles and practices in the analysis and reporting of budgeting data.

**EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE**

Engineer I- Requires a Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering or closely related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Engineer-in-Training (EIT) designation is preferred.

Engineer II- Requires a Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering or closely related field and 1 - 3 years of experience including project management experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Engineer-in-Training (EIT) designation is preferred.

Engineer III-Requires a Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering or closely related field and 3 - 5 years of progressively responsible experience including project management and some lead or supervisory experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

**ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS**

Requires a valid drivers license with an acceptable driving record. Must possess and maintain a current Engineer-in-Training (EIT) license or approved equivalency from the Commonwealth of Virginia.

  • ApplicantsMUSTsubmit an official job application through the City of Newport News career site to be considered.To learn more and apply, visithttps://www.nnva.gov/Jobs

Salary : $72,000 - $100,050

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