Design Engineer (Capital Improvement)

Arlington County VA•Arlington, VA

4d•$80,725 - $144,893•Onsite

About The Position

Important Notice: Arlington County requires all applicants to thoroughly complete each section of the application, including prior job responsibilities, duties, and supplemental questions. While you may attach a resume, it will not replace a completed application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. The Department of Environmental Services (DES) is seeking a Design Engineer I, II or III to work within their Engineering Bureau, which consists of approximately 60 employees who provide full-scale surveying, design, and construction management services for public works capital improvement projects. These projects include multimodal transportation, stormwater, water main, sanitary sewer, and other infrastructure work. The projects are complex, with competing interests in a constrained urban environment and range from $100,000 to $10 million in construction costs with a portfolio of approximately 75 to 100 projects in various stages at any given time. The Bureau also utilizes consulting services as additional resources to enhance project capacity. The Design Engineer at the senior-level (Engineer III) is expected to perform the specific duties listed below completely independently. The journey-level (Engineer II) is expected to perform the specific duties listed below with limited guidance from their supervisor. The junior-level (Engineer I) is expected to perform the specific duties listed below with significant guidance from their supervisor.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or applicable engineering discipline
Experience using Autodesk Civil3D or similar CAD software (Engineer I)
Three (3) years' professional-level engineering experience post Bachelor's with the design of public works capital improvement projects, including site planning, street design, storm water management, sanitary sewer design, water distribution or related areas (Engineer II)
Two (2) years of post-Bachelor’s professional-level engineering experience in a related field, plus at least 1 of the required certifications (Engineer II)
Five (5) years' professional-level engineering work experience post Bachelor's with the design of public works capital improvement projects, including site planning, street design, storm water management, sanitary sewer design, water distribution or related areas (Engineer III)
Three (3) years of post-Bachelor's professional-level engineering work experience in related field, plus at least 2 of the required certifications (Engineer III)
Possess, or obtain by time of appointment, a valid driver's license

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree in a related field
Expert knowledge of project management of the design phase of public works infrastructure capital improvement projects
Experience with construction drawing/plan set contents and format
Conducting presentations to stakeholders including citizens and/or government officials
Using Autodesk Civil3D or similar CAD software
Professional Engineer (PE) License or Engineer in Training (EIT) Designation
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Certified Flood Plain Manager
LEED Green Associate or Accredited Professional (AP)
Envision Sustainability Professional (ENV SP)
DEQ Combined Administrator (either Erosion and Sediment Control or Stormwater Management)

Responsibilities

Providing professional engineering expertise and administrative support and coordination for the Bureau, County staff, public, and other external agencies
Preparing and reviewing detailed design and construction engineering plans including cost estimates, technical reports, and associated documentation
Coordinating project implementation with internal teams, external agencies, and stakeholders to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget, while complying with regulatory requirements
Overseeing and reviewing the work of external consultants to ensure quality and adherence to project requirements
Coordinating with surveyors and real estate specialists to determine property acquisition and easement needs, including providing necessary information and support
Developing materials for and participating in pre-bid meetings, public engagement presentations, construction meetings, and other project-related events
Analyzing engineering problems, assessing potential solutions, and recommending best course of action in accordance with project goals
Conducting field inspections to resolve design discrepancies and verifying information; collaborating with survey teams and contractors as needed
Conducting feasibility studies to evaluate project proposals and determining optimal solutions based on technical, economical, and environmental factors
Performing other job-related duties as assigned