Water Design Engineer

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or other applicable engineering discipline; AND Junior Level - Engineer I: Experience using Autodesk Civil 3D or similar CAD software. Journey Level – Engineer II: 3 years of post-Bachelor’s professional engineering experience in street design, storm drainage design, sanitary sewer design, water distribution or related area; OR 2 years of post-Bachelor’s professional engineering work experience in a related field, plus at least 1 of the applicable certifications (see below). Senior Level – Engineer III: 5 years of post-Bachelor’s professional engineering experience in street design, storm drainage design, sanitary sewer design, water distribution or related area; OR 3 years of post-Bachelor’s professional engineering work experience in a related field, plus at least 2 of the applicable certifications (see below). List of applicable certifications: VDOT Advanced Work Zone certification; Project Management Professional; Arlington County Project Officer; LEED Green; LEED AP; DEQ Combined Administrator (either Erosion and Sediment Control or Stormwater Management); and/or 40 hours of FHWA, VDOT, NACTO, ITE, or UVA-TTA approved training. Substitution : Experience may not be substituted for the Engineering Degree requirement. A Master's Degree in Civil Engineering may be substituted for one year of Engineering experience. Desirable: Preference may be given to candidates with a Master’s Degree in a related field and one or more of the following: Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in the Commonwealth of Virginia or a state with reciprocity; Experience designing and implementing water main replacement projects; Experience using PCSWMM, SewerGEMS, WaterGEMS, InfoSewer, InfoWater, or other similar software variants for stormwater, wastewater, and water distribution systems hydraulic modeling; and/or Experience using software such as Civil 3D or similar CAD, and ArcGIS.

Special Requirements Background Check: A pre-employment criminal records check will be conducted. It will include checks of the following: criminal record, driving record, education, professional licensure, and credit history. You will be required to sign a release authorizing the County to obtain your background information. Driver's License: Applicant must possess, or obtain by time of appointment, a valid driver’s license, and must provide or authorize Arlington County to obtain a copy of official driving record. Any offer of employment may be contingent upon favorable review of the applicant’s driving record. Alternatively, the applicant must have the ability and willingness to use alternative methods of transportation to perform assigned duties and responsibilities at locations other than the primary worksite. Please complete each section of the application including the supplemental questions. Your responses to the supplemental questions are required because they provide us with specific information necessary to evaluate your qualifications for this position. These responses are considered part of the selection process. A resume may be attached; however, it will not substitute for a completed application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please do not write "see resume" as a response to the questions.

Additional Information Employees who are registered Professional Engineers will be eligible for an additional pay premium of $2,600 annually. Work Hours: Monday through Friday, flexible work schedule between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., with some telework opportunities with supervisor approval. Occasional evening or weekend work may be required depending on community meetings, snow events, or emergencies requiring a response. The official job titles are Engineer I, II and III. The positions are part of a multi-grade career ladder from junior through senior and the overall annual salary range is $83,158.40 - $149,240.00. Individuals appointed to positions can progress through each level based on a combination of education, experience, and the achievement of competencies. The salary ranges for each level are as follows: Engineer I: $83,158.40 - $128,876.80 Engineer II: $87,318.40 - $135,324.80 Engineer III: $96,304.00 - $149,240.00 This position is eligible for County government employee benefits that include health, dental, vacation and sick leave, commuter transportation subsidies, tuition reimbursement, as well as a generous retirement plan. For more information on Arlington County’s generous benefits and retirement plan, click here . Arlington County is committed to advancing diversity, equity, access, and inclusion across all our services, activities, and programs. Learn more about our commitment . #LI-Hybrid