Engineer II​/III

Job Posting End Date:

Department:

PUBLIC WORKS Compensation Grade:

A17

Compensation Range & Starting Salary:

Pay Range:

Engineer II A14 $ 71,739.20 - $Engineer III A17 $ 83,033.60 - $Starting salary - Starting salary may be negotiable based on qualifications

Job Exempt (If No, Position is eligible for overtime):

Yes

About Us:

Recognized as one of America’s Best-In-State Employers for 2024, the City of Virginia Beach is proud to offer a diverse and dynamic work environment. Our workforce plays a crucial role in delivering exceptional government services to both our citizens and fellow City employees. Apply now to join an organization where you truly make a difference.

Job Duties and

Preferred Qualifications:

The Office of Public Facilities is seeking an Engineer II/III to join our team. This position plays a key role in supporting the maintenance, repair, and improvement of 186 City facilities. The selected candidate will manage a variety of facility-related capital projects, develop and review plans, specifications, and scopes of work, coordinate with staff and consultants, and provide engineering and project management support to ensure the safe and efficient operation of City facilities.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated engineering professional to manage diverse projects that directly support municipal operations and services.

This position may be filled at the Engineer II or Engineer III level, depending on the selected candidate's licensure, experience, and qualifications.

The ideal candidate will have experience managing multiple projects involving the maintenance, repair, renovation, and replacement of municipal facilities, building systems, and equipment. Successful candidates will be self-motivated, highly organized, and possess strong technical, written, and verbal communication skills.

Representative duties include, but are not limited to:

Manage multiple facility-related projects to ensure successful completion within established scope, schedule, and budget requirements.

Prepare and review engineering designs, plans, specifications, scopes of work, and contract documents for municipal building projects.

Administer construction contracts, monitor contractor performance, negotiate change orders, maintain project records, and prepare reports.

Review and inspect construction activities to ensure materials, equipment, and workmanship comply with approved plans, specifications, and applicable standards.

Conduct field inspections, interpret contract requirements, and coordinate with City departments, contractors, and consultants to resolve project issues and facilitate construction.

Develop project cost estimates, monitor expenditures, and prepare and maintain construction schedules.
** This position is open until filled. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. Once the appropriate applicant pool has been established, it will be closed.
** The City offers a generous benefits package, which includes health, dental and life insurance, retirement and savings plans, maternity/paternity and parental leave, holidays and leave.

Additional requirements:

• DMV Transcript:
Yes
• CDL:
No
• Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse:
No
• CPS Check:
No
• Physical:
No
• Respirator:
No
• Psychological Screening:
No
• Polygraph:
No
• At Will:
No

Minimum Requirements:

Engineer II

Minimum Qualifications Requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering or closely related field with possession of an E.I.T. (Engineer In Training) Certificate and two (2) years of progressive professional experience.

Engineer III

Minimum Qualifications:

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering or closely related field with possession of a Professional Engineer (P.E.) license from the Virginia Board of Architects, Professional Engineers, Land…