Civil Engineer II

Civil Engineer II – Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Manager

The City of Roanoke is seeking a Civil Engineer II – Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Manager in our Stormwater Utility. The Stormwater Utility is a division of the Department of Public Works tasked, in part, with improving water quality and flood resilience for our community. The CIP Manager leads a team of 2-3 engineers and an inspector who implement projects that holistically and sustainably address drainage issues, flooding and water quality.

These projects include a range of traditional civil engineering projects, and natural design and restoration work within the footprint of the City and the Roanoke River watershed.

This position supervises and actively participates in the planning, design, scheduling, right-of-way acquisition, construction contract administration, construction inspection, and public outreach efforts associated with a variety of Stormwater Capital Improvement Projects. The position is responsible for supervising the Stormwater Utility's engineering and inspection staff and ensuring the successful delivery of projects from concept through completion.

They'll possess specialized knowledge of stormwater design and construction practices, including professional land surveying, sustainable and resilient design principles, drafting, erosion and sediment control, and green infrastructure. This expertise is applied to develop and implement projects that address drainage concerns while advancing broader environmental and community objectives.

The position ensures that Stormwater Capital Improvement Projects are developed and executed in accordance with the principles of the Envision rating system established by the Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure. Projects are designed not only to alleviate drainage issues, but also to improve downstream water quality and protect the overall health of the Roanoke River watershed.

In addition, this position procures professional engineering consultant services, manages engineering design contracts, and oversees consultant performance to ensure compliance with project requirements, schedules, budgets, and quality standards.

What the Preferred Candidate Will Have

• The ability and desire to lead a team in the development and construction of a variety of stormwater, flood mitigation and restoration projects while coordinating with the broader Public Works staff, City organization community.
• Has the ability to use AutoCAD, Spread Sheets, ArcGIS, HEC-RAS and various stormwater design software programs.
• Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university recognized by the Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (VA DPOR) board for Architects and Engineers with a major in civil, biological systems, or hydrological engineering, or related field;
• Five to ten years related experience and/or training in a variety of professional engineering work; prefer graduate study in the area of stormwater; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Licensed as a Professional Engineer in the Commonwealth of Virginia or be able to obtain within 12 months of hire. Credentialed as an Envision Sustainability Professional (ENV SP) through the Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure is preferred or be able to obtain within 6 months of hire.

The City of Roanoke is an Equal Employment Opportunity/AA/M/F/Disability Employer. To elevate the performance of the organization, we are committed to respecting, celebrating, and embracing the collective mixture of differences and similarities between our employees as a rich tapestry. Our behaviors will demonstrate open communication, and we will seek opportunities to learn, recognizing and rewarding actions that promote acceptance while suspending judgment.

By doing this, we will foster an inclusive, open work environment that delivers excellent service and creates a more vibrant and inviting community. This is an exempt position.

Summary Performs work in the planning, scheduling, survey, design construction, inspection and maintenance of a variety of projects; provide engineering services for contract management,…