Engineer IV

Salary : $87,024.91 - $ Annually
Location : FX. CTY. GOVERNMENT CENTER, 12000 GOVERNMENT CENTER PKWY., FAIRFAX (EJ32), VA
Job Type: FT Salary W BN
Job Number: 26-00853
Department: DPWES Wastewater Management
Opening Date: 05/30/2026
Closing Date: 6/12/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Pay Grade: S29
Posting Type: Open to General Public

Job Announcement

$5,000 Signing Bonus*

Are you driven by the opportunity to improve essential infrastructure and make a lasting impact on your community? The Wastewater management team in the department is seeking a skilled and passionate engineer to lead the county's Sanitary Sewer Reimbursement Program. This industry leading program plays a critical role in addressing development-driven capacity challenges and ensuring Fairfax County wastewater system can support the needs of the future.

The county requires developers to upgrade sewer which does not have capacity for new development. These upgrades will not only meet the needs of the proposed development but also be sized to accommodate future growth anticipated in the county's Comprehensive Plan. The Reimbursement Program establishes a fair and transparent process for reimbursing developers for a portion of costs when the new infrastructure supports the needs of the community beyond the proposed development.

Under supervision of the Engineer V, this position allows you to take the lead on a dynamic and impactful program, guiding the entire reimbursement process from agreement development to construction monitoring and project closeout.

Responsibilities include:

• Monitoring and reporting on the status of developer-led projects from rezoning through construction.
• Serving as a point of contact for developers as they navigate the county's development process.
• Responsible for reviewing reimbursement documentation including formal agreements and reimbursement requests during construction.
• Complete periodic site inspections to monitor construction progress and review change order requests.
• Leading the refinement of templates, agreements, processes, and tracking procedures in support of the reimbursement program.
• Tracking reimbursement program annual spending and projecting future reimbursement cashflow.
• Performing other related tasks as assigned, including engineering or project management support on county master planning efforts.

The Ideal candidate will possess:

• Proven accountability in managing complex processes or projects, consistently delivering accurate work and meeting commitments with minimal oversight.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to convey technical information clearly, facilitate productive discussions, and provide timely, professional responses to stakeholders and senior management.
• Demonstrated skill in building and maintaining collaborative partnerships with internal staff, external agencies, developers, engineers, and community members.
• Strong process management capabilities, including organizing workflows, maintaining documentation, and identifying opportunities to streamline and improve program procedures.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills to support thorough document reviews, accurate tracking, and reliable reporting.

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.

The County offers excellent benefits, including a variety of leave programs to promote balance for employees. This position would be eligible for both annual and sick leave, volunteer leave, numerous paid holidays, and the ability to earn compensatory leave. Learn more in the benefits section below.

Benefits:
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. Through our Live Well Program and the County Benefits Division, we endeavor to cultivate a culture of wellbeing that empowers, educates, and engages employees and retirees to make life-long choices that promote a holistic approach to their physical, mental, emotional, social, spiritual, and financial wellness.

Please review our awesome benefits:
This position currently will work at the Fairfax County Government Center, located at 12000 Government Center Pkwy, Fairfax VA 22035. The Wastewater Planning and Monitoring Division will be moving to a new County facility at 6000 Freds Oak Rd in Burke, VA. in the Spring of 2027.

Note: Wastewater Management positions are responsible for providing uninterrupted sewer service to residents during…