Salary: $75,030.00 - $120,920.00 Annually
Location : Richmond, VA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 35M00000399
Department: Public Utilities
Opening Date: 12/02/2024
Closing Date: 12/17/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
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Description The City of Richmond
Department of Public Utilities - Storm Water Utility/Water Resources Division is seeking a highly qualified candidate to fill the
Engineer, Senior position. This position provides professional civil engineering review for a variety of public, commercial, industrial and residential construction projects. The selected incumbent will be considered a subject matter expert with a high level of knowledge, providing consultation the other engineering staff and management.
The selected incumbent will be responsible for performing civil plan review services for various permit applications with quality within deadlines. The reviews shall be performed based on compliance with applicable City codes, State, and federal regulations, which may include: reviewing construction documents, reviewing hydrology and hydraulic analysis calculations and reports, responding to permitting and code questions, performing site inspections, entering data into database and issuing permits, attending and facilitating planning and design meetings with all stakeholders; preparing reports for State and federal agencies, and maintaining logs and permit records.
The selected candidate will work to bridge the gap between development and the environment, between engineering and conservation. In addition they will perform and oversee developmental plan reviews for future projects in accordance to state and federal programs.
Duties include but are not limited to - Performing civil plan reviews and write review comments for various audiences, including but not limited to reviewing engineering design concepts, civil plans, hydrology and hydraulic analysis, storm sewer design calculations, run off models and reports, and stream study reports based on applicable local, State and federal regulations.
- Responding to permitting and code questions, entering data, maintaining database, issuing permits, interprets, and analyzes engineering data for comments, and maintaining logs of permit and BMP records.
- Utilize Energov permitting, GIS Map, pdf software, permitting database, and hydraulic and hydrologic modeling software in plan reviews.
- Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with internal and external customers.
- Performing review of storm water quantity detention and control system design;
- Performing review of storm water quality spreadsheets.
- Ensuring all aspects of assigned projects are in compliance with Federal, State, and local rules and regulations.
- Reviewing and approving as-built plans of post-construction Stormwater BMPs, bond estimates, MS4 permit data tracking on plans, construction certificates, and daily tracking of permit applications;
- Advising the public of floodplain information, Chesapeake Bay exception information, perennial stream determinations, pre-site plan review, inter-agency CIP project review, building and trade permitting approval as well as occasional site visits and stream determination;
- Assisting with intake of permit applications by citizens via in person, mail or electronically;
- Coordinates with engineering consultants, contractors, colleagues, and other departments on projects and in scheduling meetings, resolving issues, providing guidance and direction, etc. Attending meetings for development review to assist the public with due diligence requirements prior to submitting for applications;
- As assigned, performs administrative duties such as reviewing invoices and applications, issuing approvals for payment, and resolving payment issues.
- As assigned, attends project design, progressive, and other meetings. Attends trainings and various tests such as system/equipment functional and performance tests.
- Prepare various reports as assigned.
Qualifications, Special Certifications and LicensesMINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:- Bachelor's Degree in engineering
- Three years of engineering experience
- An equivalent combination of training and experience (as approved by the department) may be used to meet the minimum qualifications of the classification
LICENSING, CERTIFICATIONS, and/or OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:- Some assignments may require a valid Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record and a valid Commonwealth of Virginia Driver's License within 30 days of hire
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:- At least four (4) years of plan reviewing experience
- Professional Engineer (PE) Certification
- Certified plan review
- Certified Floodplan Manager
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:TYPICAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: These are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.
Knowledge (some combination of the following):- Surveying Principles
- Hydraulic Modeling
- Construction practices
- AWWA Manual of Practices and Standards
- Water Works Regulations
- Site, Roadway, and Utility Design Standards
- Mechanical, reliability, maintenance, or civil engineering
- Electrical and power systems, including single-phase and three-phase systems
- Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) programming and Human Machine Interface (HMI) touch screen graphic screens development
- Industrial automation
- AC motors and AC Variable Frequency Drive
- National Electric Code (NEC) and Code of Federal Regulations
- Basic knowledge and familiarity with industrial networking
- Energov
- Natural gas
- Components of natural gas distribution such as meters, regulators, gate stations, etc.
Skills (some combination of the following):- Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Reading and interpreting GIS maps and AutoCAD plans
- Technical writing
- Oral and written communication
Abilities (some combination of the following):- Assemble complex information for others
- Work with a variety of individuals such as other employees, vendors, contractors, and citizens
Americans with Disabilities Act RequirementsReasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.
ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS: Working conditions may include exposure to travel to other locations within the City of Richmond as well as outside of the City of Richmond; exposure to hazardous physical conditions such as mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, etc.; atmospheric conditions such as fumes, odors, dusts, gases, and poor ventilation; inadequate lighting; intense noise; and environmental hazards such as disruptive people, imminent danger, and a threatening environment.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Due to the nature of work assignments, incumbents must be able to perform detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks, with frequent interruptions and under time constraint. While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to finger (pick, pinch, type or otherwise work primarily with fingers), talk, see, hear and use substantial repetitive motions of the wrists, hands, and fingers. The employee is occasionally required to reach extending hands and arms in any direction, stand, walk, pull, lift, and grasp applying pressure to an object with the fingers or palm. In terms of the physical strength to perform the essential duties, this classification is considered to be sedentary, exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects.
Equal Employment Opportunity StatementThe City of Richmond provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
The City of Richmond is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, the City of Richmond will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations.
If you require reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to participate in the job application and/or the interview process, please contact Jessica McKenzie, Talent Acquisition Partner, Senior at (804) 646-4705 or by email at
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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10-point compensable veteran. You must have an existing compensable service-connected disability of 10 percent or more. Other 10-point veteran include disabled veteran or a veteran who was awarded the Purple Heart for wound or injuries received in action, veteran's widow or widower who has not remarried, wife or husband of a veteran who has a service-connected disability, widowed, divorced or separated mother of an ex-service son or daughter who died in action, or who is totally and permanently disabled. Do any of these apply?
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5-point veteran's must have been discharged under honorable conditions and had one of the following: Active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States, in a war, or during the period 4/28/52-7/1/55 or active duty for more than 180 consecutive days other than for training, any part of which occurred during the period beginning 2/1/55 and 10/14/76 or active duty during the Gulf War sometime between 8/2/90 - 1/2/92 or active duty in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized or active duty for which more than 180 consecutive days other than for training, any part of which occurred during the period beginning 9/11/2001 and ending on the date prescribed by the Presidential proclamation or by the law as the last date of operation Iraqi Freedom. Do any of these apply?
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Do you have a current and valid driver's license or the ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire?
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Which answer best describes your highest level of education?
- High School/GED
- Some College
- Associates Degree
- Bachelor's Degree or higher
- None of the above
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Do you have experience with Civil Plan Review?
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Do you have hydraulic and hydrology knowledge and analysis experience?
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Which best describes your years of experience reading and interpreting GIS and site plans?
- Less than three (3) years of experience
- Three (3) to six (6) years of experience
- Six (6) or more years of experience
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Indicate which Microsoft Office programs that you have at least one (1) year of experience using. Select all that apply.
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- None
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Which best describes your years of experience working in a Storm Water Utility or Utility department?
- Less than three (3) years of experience
- Three (3) to six (6) years of experience
- Six (6) or more years of experience
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