Engineer II​/III-Stormwater

Job Description

Are you an engineer who wants to see your work make a visible impact on the community? Join our Stormwater team and play a key role in protecting local waterways, supporting sustainable development, and ensuring compliance with stormwater regulations that truly matter.

This position offers the opportunity to work on meaningful stormwater infrastructure projects from concept through completion while collaborating with internal teams, developers, and the public.

The Engineer II or III level will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

• Plan, design, review, and manage stormwater projects to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations
• Review development and construction plans for stormwater management, drainage, erosion control, and water quality requirements
• Serve as the City’s lead representative for stormwater components of development projects, coordinating with engineers, developers, and multiple City departments
• Analyze engineering data and prepare technical reports, specifications, permits, cost estimates, and project documentation
• Conduct site inspections to verify compliance with approved plans and stormwater standards
• Respond to technical inquiries from contractors, staff, and the public with professionalism and clarity
• Assist with project tracking, invoicing, grant applications, and stormwater related policies and procedures
• Support or oversee staff, as applicable, including training and performance feedback at the Engineer III level
• Participate in meetings, trainings, and professional development to stay current with stormwater best practices and regulations

• Experience in stormwater engineering, drainage design, or water resources related work
• Knowledge of stormwater regulations, permitting, and development review processes
• Strong analytical, communication, and project coordination skills
• Ability to work collaboratively while managing multiple projects and deadlines

• Work that directly impacts environmental protection and community resilience
• A collaborative team environment with opportunities for growth
• Projects that go beyond plans on paper and into real world implementation

If you enjoy solving complex problems, working with purpose, and making stormwater systems work smarter, this role is worth a closer look.

The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits. Please browse our Benefits Brochure for a full list of benefits and employee perks.

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a closely related field.
• Engineer's II: minimum of two years of related, full‑time equivalent experience.
• Engineer's III: minimum of five years of related, full‑time equivalent experience.
• Requires a valid driver’s license and a driving record that is in compliance with City Driving Standards.

02/09/2026

02/23/2026