Public Works​/Stormwater - Civil Engineering Technician

Join the City of Hampton as a Civil Engineering Technician!

Are you ready to apply your technical expertise to projects that shape your community? The City of Hampton's Public Works Department is seeking a skilled and motivated professional to provide technical and engineering support to our team of engineers. In this dynamic role, you'll work under general supervision, independently developing and reviewing work packages, engineering plans, and conducting data analysis that informs critical infrastructure decisions.

If you're detail-oriented, thrive in a collaborative environment, and want to contribute to meaningful public service, we invite you to apply today!

Come work for Hampton, a vibrant waterfront community celebrating and embracing 400 years of history and innovation, creating an even more dynamic future! We are located in the center of the Hampton Roads region and offer lots of waterfront fun, rich and diverse history, and a vibrant restaurant scene. Hampton offers excellent benefits, career and professional development, tuition reimbursement and other benefits.

As a proud V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) employer we are committed to supporting veterans and military spouses.

• Responsible for developing conceptual, design, and as-built plans under supervision.
• Performs field measurements to assist with tasks related to plan development.
• Reviews data from multiple sources to develop accurate plans.
• Assists with development of plans/specifications, Invitation for Bids, Requests for Proposals for project advertisement.
• Assists with submittal review, inspections and project analysis during construction.
• Participates in meetings as required.
• Demonstrates knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions.
• Review and perform inspections and condition assessment of gravity sewer infrastructure (mainlines, manholes, wet wells, laterals, etc) using NASSCO industry standards.
• Review and perform hydraulic assessments of wastewater or stormwater systems.
• Assist the Civil Engineer with the design of various types of infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrates regular and punctual attendance.
• Performs other related duties as required.

• Associate’s degree in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology or a related field of study.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology or a related field of study preferred.
• A combination of education and experience may be considered for this position.

• Must possess a valid driver’s license and must have and maintain a satisfactory driver’s record based on the City of Hampton’s criteria.
• This position is safety sensitive and is subject to testing for alcohol and controlled substances in accordance with the City’s current substance abuse policy.
• Must successfully pass a background check prior to any offer of employment or promotion.

• Some experience with Microsoft Office software. Multiple software packages are used to complete the work requirements; incumbent must be comfortable mastering them in order to perform the required duties.
• May require working beyond a standard 40-hour work week to include evenings and weekends.
• Requires some duties to be performed outdoors in adverse weather conditions.
• The incumbent may be considered “essential personnel” during City emergency situations or at the direction of the City Manager which may include long hours and unusual schedules.

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