CIVIL ENGINEER IV

Overview
If you are interested in utilizing your engineering and project management skills to provide an impact and meaningful infrastructure solutions for the City of Alexandria, this is the position for you! The City's Department of Project Implementation is looking for a Civil Engineer IV who will be responsible for managing the design and construction of a wide variety of capital projects. A successful candidate will have design and construction phase project management experience of complex capital projects. The successful candidate will have design experience with all elements of municipal infrastructure projects including, storm water, sanitary sewer, flood mitigation, roadway, transit, bicycle and pedestrian, and parks and recreation facilities. The department is particularly seeking and giving additional consideration to candidates with design and project management experience of flood mitigation and storm water management projects.
What you Should Bring
The ideal candidate should have and demonstrate knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal requirements. The candidate must possess a license to practice as Professional Engineer in the Commonwealth of Virginia or another state. The candidate must demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills. Additionally, experience working with elected representatives, appointed officials and citizen stakeholder groups is desired.

The Opportunity

• Manage Capital Improvement projects through the Planning, Design and Construction phases;
• Be responsible for the delivery of capital projects, following project management best practices, and meeting project objectives;
• Coordinate projects internally with multiple departments and externally with local, state, and federal agencies, private utilities, property owners, stakeholder groups and individual private residents;
• Manage consultants and other associated design professionals, preparing project plans, specifications and other required documents;
• Manage construction contracts to maintain project budget and schedule, and serve as the City’s representative during the construction process;
• Manage grant funded large complex capital improvement projects and fulfill all grant requirements;
• Present information regarding capital improvement projects to the community, outside agencies, senior staff and City officials;
• Scope and estimate costs of planned projects as part of an interdepartmental team;
• Execute and oversee the design, functioning as engineering of record, on in-house design efforts;
• Develop requests for proposals and invitations to bid for the procurement of professional consulting services and construction services.

About the Department
The Department of Project Implementation is responsible for the implementation of capital infrastructure projects including intersection improvements, storm water and water quality improvements, sanitary sewer improvements, flood mitigation and park improvements. In addition, the department coordinates and plans complex, multi-departmental projects such as the Waterfront Small Area Plan Implementation and the Potomac Yard Metrorail Station. DPI is dedicated to continuous improvement, industry best practices, and is committed to the continued professional development of all staff members. Employees are encouraged to seek out training opportunities and certifications (such PMP and CCM) to support the mutual success of the employee and the department.

Minimum & Additional Requirements

To qualify for this position, all candidates should possess at least three (3) years experience in the practice of civil engineering and graduation from a college or university of recognized standing with a degree in Civil Engineering, or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Must possess or obtain within six months of employment, a license to practice as a Registered Professional Engineer in the Commonwealth of Virginia or eligible to obtain Virginia registration by reciprocity.

Preferred Qualifications

To be considered an ideal candidate, one must possess at least fifteen (15+) years of experience as a Civil Engineer of which at least five (5) years should be in a position as a project manager for design and construction of capital projects, and have advanced project management training and certifications (i.e. PMP, CCM). Demonstrate the ability to review and analyze plans and specifications for construction and be able to prepare clear and comprehensive technical reports. Experience in the coordination of multi-discipline teams including the management of project staff, and design consultants and contractors. Demonstrate relevant design and project management experience on capital and community infrastructure projects, in particular those focused on innovative flood mitigation and stormwater management projects. Successful candidates are expected to embody and adhere to the City of Alexandria’s core values of respect, teamwork, integrity, and continuous improvement.

Notes

This position requires successful completion of pre-employment criminal background check.