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Stormwater Capacity and Spot Improvement Engineer (Civil Engineer III)

Employer
City Of Alexandria Virginia
Location
Alexandria, VA
Salary
$72,528.30 - $119,218.09 Annually
Closing date
May 25, 2022

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Stormwater Capacity and Spot Improvement Engineer (Civil Engineer III)

An Overview
Are you an experienced stormwater capital project engineer and well-versed in the design of flood mitigation and drainage practices and stormwater infrastructure resiliency planning?
If so, you are encouraged to apply for one of the two new Stormwater Civil Engineer III positions in the Department of Transportation & Environmental Services (T&ES) Stormwater Management Division to perform professional and technical work on stormwater capital projects on the project team. The project team will implement large, complex stormwater capacity capital infrastructure projects identified in the City of Alexandria Storm Sewer Capacity Study (CASSCA) and/or small to medium capital infrastructure Spot Improvement Projects under the Flood Action Alexandria initiative. Flood Action provides flooding mitigation activities to protect people and property in the City of Alexandria for recent intense flooding events due to climate change.

A person in this role will work with the project team to implement large, complex stormwater capacity capital infrastructure projects to mitigate flooding with funding for the top 11 priority Capacity projects and funding for Spot improvement projects in the City’s 10-Year Stormwater Management Capital Improvement Program (CIP) .

The Opportunity
  • Works with the project team for capacity capital projects to mitigate flooding, to include the identification, planning, design, and construction to support the Flood Action Alexandria program;
  • Works with the project team for T&ES as the project sponsor department, while working with the project manager and team members with the Department of Project Implementation (DPI) as part of the project team with a consultant to fully design and construct stormwater capital projects;
  • Evaluates alternatives and/or prepares engineering estimates, designs, plans, and specifications;
  • Leads flooding and drainage hydrology and hydraulics studies, and infrastructure resiliency studies, to include design standards and IDF curve updates;
  • Responds to drainage and flooding complaints and conducts field reconnaissance to assess potential solutions, and works with staff to develop solutions;
  • Serves as project manager and/or project team member in managing the design and construction of public infrastructure, small to medium scale drainage projects and larger stormwater infrastructure capacity capital projects;
  • Responds to complex stormwater planning, engineering, and community inquiries, requests for interpretations, or determinations involving stormwater management issues;
  • Works with contractors in the field as applicable to provide engineering direction during construction and inspect their work, as needed.
  • Assists in the development of construction contract documents, scopes of work, project specifications. Assist in the procurement of professional services, and management of construction projects for small to medium scale Spot Improvement projects to mitigate drainage issues;
  • Presents information regarding capital improvement projects to the community, outside agencies, senior staff, and City officials;
  • Perform related work as required.

About the Department
T&ES is a community partner in shaping a livable, green, and prospering Alexandria. We plan, build, operate, and maintain transportation systems and infrastructure that improve mobility and provide people and businesses with core public services. The work we do keeps Alexandrians moving, growing sustainability, and thriving. If you are curious for a broader view of our City, click City of Alexandria to learn more.

Minimum & Additional Requirements

The Ideal Candidate
To qualify for this position, all candidates must possess a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or other related field and five years of professional experience; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Notes

This position requires the successful completion of pre-employment background checks.

Company

The City of Alexandria is an award-winning, innovative, and progressive local government that brings together elected leaders, residents, businesses, and staff to foster a thriving community.  We are an independent, full-service city, providing the services typically operated by both counties and cities in areas such as public safety, transportation, human services, parks and recreation, planning, and administration. We offer a wide range of exciting career opportunities in a variety of fields, with the resources and expertise to succeed.  In Alexandria, employees are our most important asset, and we work hard to create and support a culture that delivers excellence through the shared values of respect, integrity, teamwork and continuous improvement.

Our employees have access to excellent medical, dental, vision, life insurance and other benefits.  Alexandria provides a defined-benefit pension and offers six weeks of paid parental leave to employees who become parents through birth, adoption or foster care.

We offer a robust wellness program, interdepartmental rotation program, tuition assistance funding and professional development program that helps employees obtain the knowledge, skills, qualifications and experience to enhance their professional and personal growth.

With a population of approximately 160,000 and a land area of 16 square miles, Alexandria is the seventh largest city in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Located on the Potomac River across from Washington, D.C., Alexandria is known for its beautifully preserved 18th- and 19th-century architecture, charming waterfront, high-tech economy, vibrant retail and restaurant corridors and diverse neighborhoods. We are a unique and historic community, and we continue to innovate for the 21st century.

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