Capital Projects Section Chief; Engineer V

$5,000 Sign-On Bonus*

Join the future of transportation with Fairfax County Department of Transportation! Since 1977, the Fairfax County Department of Transportation (FCDOT) has been at the forefront of transforming our community. We are committed to enhancing mobility, safety, and the quality of life for residents, businesses, and visitors. Our mission is to plan, coordinate, fund, implement, and sustain a cutting‑edge multimodal transportation system that meets the dynamic needs of Fairfax County.

Are you passionate about making a tangible difference in your community? Do you have the drive and expertise to lead transformative transportation projects? FCDOT is seeking a Capital Projects Section Chief (Engineer V) to join our Active Transportation, Capital Projects and Traffic Engineering Division. This position requires a high degree of competence in both technical and administrative aspects, overseeing and reviewing technical work of professional engineering and planning staff engaged in multimodal capital projects.

It also provides overall coordination of complex capital projects plans and studies with other county, state and federal agencies, as well as residents and elected officials.

• Performing, overseeing, and reviewing technical work related to:
  • Identifying need, location, scope, and cost of multimodal transportation capital projects, including intersection, roadway, pedestrian, bicycle, transit, and parking facilities;
  • Developing and reviewing design plans, feasibility studies, and environmental impact assessments;
  • Preparing or managing project planning studies;
  • Preparing or managing scopes of work for routine and complex county and VDOT transportation engineering design projects and programs;
  • Defining and negotiating scopes of work for contracted deliverables and services; managing and reviewing engineering consultants’ plans and studies; ensuring accurate and high‑quality contracted work products and services;
  • Ensuring Fairfax County policies and standards are met across projects.
• Overseeing and managing capital project and program budgets, schedules, and operations; scheduling, modifying and organizing staff and other team resources to meet deadlines; prioritizing and delegating projects and studies; ensuring projects and services are delivered as required.
• Developing policies, procedures, and partnerships to execute organizational priorities more efficiently.
• Working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to:
  • Answer related questions from members of the public, stakeholders, and coworkers;
  • Coordinate cross‑functional teams and communicate with internal and external parties while meeting tight deadlines;
  • Collaborate across the organization to develop consensus and communicate decisions;
  • Answer questions from elected officials, members of the public, stakeholders, and coworkers.
• Preparing and sharing technical reports, status reports, meeting summaries, letters, official items for the Board of Supervisors consideration, and other documents as required.
• Preparing presentations for and serving as a subject matter expert at project‑related public meetings, briefings for senior leadership and elected officials, and for different audiences, as necessary to meet specific audience needs.
• Attending other project‑related meetings, both in‑person and virtual, including occasional evenings and weekends.
• Training and coaching staff through performance evaluation process and helping establish development plans for employees.
• Performing other duties and projects assigned.

Join us at FCDOT and be a pivotal part of shaping the future of transportation in Fairfax County. Bring your skills, vision, and passion for public service to a team dedicated to innovation and excellence. Transform your career and your community with FCDOT. Together, our team will create a brighter, more connected future for all.

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* A $5,000 signing bonus is available to new county employees hired in the Engineer V position.

Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following:

• Gradua…