CITY OF STAUNTON

CIVIL ENGINEER

The City of Staunton, located in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley, is seeking highly qualified applicants for the position of Civil Engineer. Come join our highly professional team dedicated to serving this dynamic city and its citizens. For more information about the Engineering Department, please visit Engineering Division. The City of Staunton offers highly competitive compensation and benefits. Staunton, with a relatively low cost of living, is known for its history, architecture, arts and cultural and culinary delights. “One of the prettiest and most progressive towns in the South” and “20 charming mountain towns to visit this fall”—Southern Living

The City of Staunton is seeking a civil engineer who performs professional work involved with the design, drafting, review, construction, inspection and management of a variety of public and private engineering and infrastructure projects in the City. The employee exercises independent judgement in completing assigned tasks.

The individual will have thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering as applied to the development and construction of public works projects, and knowledge of water modeling software, computer aided design and mapping and Surveying Principles and Practice. The individual will have the ability to: plan, lay out and direct the work of subordinates; plan projects and prepare related designs, estimates and specifications; perform difficult engineering computations and to make comprehensive recommendations on engineering problems and planning; establish and maintain effective working relationships with City officials, employees, contractors and the general public; communicate complete ideas effectively, orally and in writing and; calculate complex cost reports.

Additionally, knowledge in the following is preferred:

CAD/GIS/mapping software, preferably Autodesk Civil 3D;
Stormwater modeling software;
Surveying and development of subdivision plats;
Stormwater BMP’s and associated calculations, methods, and regulated runoff requirements and;
Inspection and testing methods related to land development and soils work.

The Civil Engineer will be responsible for the following:

Oversees the review and approval of subdivision and site work by private parties;
Serves as liaison with the public, developers and private engineers;
Assists with Engineering Plan Review and Driveway/Entrance Permit Applications;
Manages consultant design projects, with focus being on stormwater management and related projects;
Designs and develops small- to medium-sized stormwater management projects;
Prepares Capital Improvement Plan estimates for Engineering projects;
Assists in preparation of Grant Funding applications;
Provides inspection, Construction Contract Administration and acceptance of Cityimprovements;
Coordinates project work with other Federal, State and City agencies;
Assists in preparing a variety of technical reports;
Provides information for utility distribution mapping and modeling;
Oversees digital mapping element of the GIS;
Performs other duties as assigned by City Engineer.

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related engineering field from an accredited college or university. A minimum of five years of experience in professional civil engineering work is strongly preferred. Prior municipal experience is desired but not required. Possession of a professional engineering license in the Commonwealth of Virginia is preferred.

Possession of a valid driver’s license with a good driving record. Occasional night and weekend work. May work in adverse weather conditions.

Excellent benefits include participation in the Virginia Retirement System, paid-time off, group life insurance, medical insurance, professional dues, and conference expenses. Criminal background check is required.

FLSA: Exempt
Grade: 17
Hiring Range: $70,000-$85,000: DOE/DOQ
Start Date: Negotiable

Reports To: City Engineer

The recruitment will remain open until filled. Interested applicants should submit an online application, cover letter and resume.

For a complete job description, please contact:

Jonathan Venn, Chief Human Resources Officer
City of Staunton/Staunton City Schools
116 West Beverley St (Human Resources, 2nd Floor City Hall)
Staunton, VA. 24401
504-332-3914
vennjg@ci.staunton.va.us

The City of Staunton is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and is fully committed to the principles and practices of equal employment.