Engineer V

Job Overview $5,000 Signing Bonus* Are you passionate about making a meaningful impact while building a more resilient, sustainable community? Put your expertise on the front line of environmental defense. Join an elite group of high-performing project managers implementing vital wastewater capital projects that secure our future. The Fairfax County Department of Public Works and Environmental Services (DPWES) seeks an Engineer V in the Wastewater Design and Construction Division, Treatment Branch, Capital Facilities, who will be responsible for senior‑level management of large, complex, and high‑profile wastewater treatment, sanitary sewer, and pump station projects. DPWES is a diverse, nationally accredited and award‑winning public works agency with approximately 1,000 employees providing solid waste, capital facility development, wastewater, stormwater, urban forestry, and land acquisition management services for the most populous county in Virginia. Join our team to help us protect the environment and serve the people of Fairfax County by creating and preserving a sustainable community that is an ideal place to live, work, and play for everyone. Fairfax County Government is committed to our employees and offers comprehensive benefits, including a defined‑benefit retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; paid leave; tuition reimbursement; and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Responsibilities Provides the planning, engineering, and financial assessment throughout conceptual, preliminary, and design and construction phases. Plays a lead role in providing strategic leadership for ongoing process improvement and organizational development. Prepares and evaluates detailed cash flows and total project cost estimates. Leads a team of engineers, engineer technicians, inspectors, and consultants performing design and construction administration services on large complex projects. Proactively manages established capital project budgets; negotiates and manages architect/engineer contracts; assures conformance with contracting and project management standards. Oversees management of development contracts for construction including quality, budget, and schedule. Provides proactive project management to establish and manage project schedules for design and construction, assuring high‑level quality control for design documents and construction work. Ensures projects are completed within budget, on time, and are constructed to the highest quality standards. Serves as the lead point of contact for plant staff and senior county management on all plant projects. Produces and delivers public and senior management level presentations. Reviews plans and specifications for compliance with all local, state and federal code requirements; prepares value engineering studies; evaluates projects for energy conservation, environmental considerations, and operational and maintenance requirements. The candidate must be highly motivated, possess the skills necessary to work in a fast‑paced collaborative team environment, and be oriented toward providing outstanding customer service to user agencies and project stakeholders. Reporting Location: Noman M. Cole, Jr. Water Recycling Facility at 9399 Richmond Highway in Lorton, Virginia. This position may telework no more than two days per week after an introductory period. Telework may be subject to change in accordance with the latest Fairfax County policy. *A $5,000 signing bonus is available to new county employees hired in the Engineer V position. Employment Standards Minimum Qualifications Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following: Graduation from a four‑year college or university accredited by the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technologies with a bachelor’s degree in the appropriate engineering or architecture field; plus, five years of progressively responsible professional experience in the appropriate engineering or architectural field, including one year of supervisory experience. Certificates and Licenses Required A valid driver’s license. Possession of a valid Virginia Professional Engineer or Architect license. An individual who possesses a valid Professional Engineer or Architect license in another state will be granted a temporary exemption to this requirement pending the Board for Architects, Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, Certified Interior Designers & Landscape Architects decision regarding that individual's application for reciprocity. Necessary Special Requirements The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check and driving record check to the satisfaction of the employer. Preferred Qualifications Ten (10) years of progressive project management experience including planning, scope and budget development, site assessment and coordinating land acquisition, consultant selection, negotiations and contract management, development agreement negotiations, design and quality control, and construction administration. Outstanding oral and written communications skills and experience with both public and internal presentations to various audiences. Knowledgeable of various wastewater treatment and collection processes and wastewater treatment plant operations. Detailed knowledge of local, state, and federal environmental regulations. Demonstrated expertise in managing multiple capital projects concurrently. Experience in conducting public meetings on capital project issues. Extensive experience as a team leader working on large complex wastewater projects in all aspects of construction management, bidding, claims mitigation, contract negotiations, quality control, scheduling, project close‑out. Certified Construction Manager (CCM). Information technology skills including Microsoft Office software such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project; Primavera, and AutoCad. Five (5) years of supervisory experience or leadership responsibilities for engineers and other construction professionals. Physical Requirements Ability to hear normally to recognize the sound of construction equipment, warnings, and alarms at construction sites and office environments. Ability to lift 30 lbs. Ability to produce handwritten and typed documents. Able to safely climb construction ladders up to 18 feet or more per floor with the potential of multiple floors and able to go up and down stairs for multi‑story buildings. Must be able to physically negotiate rough and slippery terrain found at typical construction sites. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations. Selection Procedure Panel interview and may include exercise. Bonus Eligibility Positions within this classification that are general merit may be eligible for a one‑time hiring incentive bonus for new county employees only. This bonus program requires a signed payback agreement between the department and employee. Fairfax County is home to a highly diverse population, with a significant number of residents speaking languages other than English at home (including Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo‑European, and many others). We encourage candidates who are bilingual in English and another language to apply for this opportunity. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce. Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. TTY View phone number on click.appcast.io. View email address on click.appcast.io EEO/AA/TTY. #J-18808-Ljbffr Fairfax County Government