The City of Chesapeake Public Works Department is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Engineer I to join our Facilities Maintenance Team . Do you like solving problems? Do you have good communication and organizational skills? Do you enjoy being part of a team? If so, and you would like to be part of the City of Chesapeake's Facility Maintenance team, then we would like to meet with you and discuss your qualifications for this position.
Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Manages small to medium sized maintenance projects.
• Repairs and improvement projects to include roof replacements, pavement and sidewalk repair and replacement, generator and HVAC replacements, security improvements, etc., at City facilities.
• Works with consultants, Architecture/Engineering firms, and code officials to produce engineering studies and designs for a variety of facility projects.
• Works with City customers to design and construct renovations in City facilities.
• Works with Purchasing to develop/update specifications for IDIQ maintenance contracts (plumbing, HVAC , electrical, etc.).

The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits. Please browse our Benefits Brochure, for a full list of benefits and employee perks.
Required Qualifications
VOCATIONAL / EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT : Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a closely related field.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT : None required with possession of a related bachelor's degree. Without a degree, two years of experience in addition to the degree equivalency are required.
SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES : Requires a valid driver's license and a driving record in compliance with City Driving Standards . Depending on position, State and/or City certification(s) may be required.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS : 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. Emergency operations support work and work locations may be outside of normal job duties.
Preferred Qualifications