Civil Engineer I, II, III - Continuous Recruitment

Position Details ================

Position Information -------------------

• Working Title of Vacant Position: Civil Engineer I, II, III
• Job Type: Full Time
• Posting Type: Public
• Number of Vacancies: 1
• Department: PUBLIC WORKS
• Division: PUB WORKS ENGINEERING
• Requisition Number: 2025570
• Number of hours worked per week: 40
• Work Schedule: TBD
• Work Site Location: Chesapeake, VA
• Position Driving Requirement: R - Routine
• Pay Grade: NA
• Pay Basis: Semi-Monthly
• Advertised Salary: Salary will be calculated based on experience, qualifications, and the level at which the candidate is hired.

Engineer I starts at $66,380 Engineer II starts at $73,264 Engineer III starts at $80,862

Job Description ---------------

Civil Engineering Opportunities | Engineer I, II, III

Depending on qualifications, selected candidates may be eligible for a sign-on bonus and opportunities for career advancement. This is a continuous recruitment announcement designed to build a qualified applicant pool for future engineering vacancies. It is not tied to a single immediate opening. Applications will be reviewed and referred to hiring departments as positions become available.

Civil Engineer I, II, and III roles provide professional engineering support within assigned functional areas. These positions contribute to the planning, design, review, and implementation of engineering projects while serving as a technical resource for staff, contractors, and the public.

Key Responsibilities -------------------

• Research and analyze engineering data to prepare and update plans, reports, and correspondence.
• Review and design plans to ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards for public works, utilities, street lighting, water, and wastewater systems, and traffic engineering projects.
• Perform essential engineering functions, including site inspections, cost estimating, and monitoring project progress.
• Prepare, evaluate, approve, and maintain engineering documentation, such as specifications, invoices, proposals, grant applications, and permits.
• Coordinate project implementation through collaboration with internal staff, contractors, and external agencies.
• Respond to inquiries and resolve concerns from contractors, City staff, the public, and partner organizations.
• Participate in staff meetings, training sessions, seminars, and conferences to support continuous professional development.
• Perform related duties, including training or supervising subordinate staff, as assigned.

Required Qualifications ----------------------

• VOCATIONALEDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT: Requires a bachelors degree in civil engineering or a closely related field.
• EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
• Engineer I: No experience required for applicants who possess a bachelors degree. Non-degreed applicants must have two years of experience in addition to the degree equivalency.
• Engineer II: In addition to satisfying the vocational-education standards, this class requires a minimum of two years of related full-time equivalent experience.
• Engineer III: In addition to satisfying the vocational-education standards, this class requires a minimum of five years of related full-time equivalent experience.

SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES ---------------------------------

• Requires a valid drivers license and a driving record that is in compliance with City Driving Standards.
• A Professional Engineer (PE) license is required to qualify for Engineer III.
• Depending on position, additional State and/or City certifications may be required.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS -------------------

• Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies.

Posting Detail Information -------------------------

• Job Open Date: 01/01/2026
• Job Close Date: 12/31/2026
• Open Continuous: Yes
• Special Instructions to Applicants: This is a continuous recruitment announcement designed to build a qualified applicant pool for future engineering vacancies. It is not tied to a single immediate opening. Applications will be reviewed and referred to hiring departments as positions become available.

In accordance with City policy, this position is deemed safety-sensitive. As such, applicants for engineering positions are subject to pre-employment drug/alcohol testing after receiving a conditional offer of employment and may also be subject to random testing. This drug test includes testing for marijuana. Possession of a medical marijuana card will not excuse an applicant from the testing process, however, a test will not be considered positive for marijuana if a valid medical marijuana certification is presented unless the position requires a commercial drivers license (CDL) or is a sworn law-enforcement officer/deputy.

ADA Checklist --------------

• Overall Physical Strength Demands:
• Sedentary - Exerting up to 10 lbs. occasionally or small weights frequently, sitting most of the time.
• Continuously - 23 or more of the time.
• Frequently - From 13 to 23 of the time.
• Occasionally - Up to 13 of the time.
• Rarely - Less than 1 hour per week.
• Never - Never occurs.
• Standing Occasionally - Up to 13 of the time.
• Sitting Frequently - From 13 to 23 of the time.
• Walking Occasionally - Up to 13 of the time.
• Lifting Rarely - Less than 1 hour per week.
• Lifting Amount Exerting up to 10 lbs.
• Carrying Rarely - Less than 1 hour per week.
• Carrying Weight Exerting up to 10 lbs.
• Pushing/Pulling Rarely - Less than 1 hour per week.
• Reaching Frequently - From 13 to 23 of the time.
• Handling Continuously - 23 or more of the time.
• Fine Dexterity Continuously - 23 or more of the time.
• Kneeling Occasionally - Up to 13 of the time.
• Crouching Never - Never occurs.
• Crawling Never - Never occurs.
• Bending Occasionally - Up to 13 of the time.
• Twisting N - Never.
• Climbing Rarely - Less than 1 hour per week.
• Balancing Never - Never occurs.
• Vision Continuously - 23 or more of the time.
• Hearing Continuously - 23 or more of the time.
• Talking Continuously - 23 or more of the time.
• Foot Controls Occasionally - Up to 13 of the time.
• Machines/Tools/Equipment and Work Aids Used: City vehicle, computer, MS Office 365, camera, telephone, standard office equipment, calculator.
• Protective Equipment Required: Hard hat, safety vest, safety shoes for field visits.
• Health and Safety:
• Daily: Wearing personal protective equipment.
• Several Times Per Week: Working in hazardous environments.
• Several Times Per Month: Exposure to chemicals, noise, and vibration.
• Seasonally: Exposure to extreme temperatures, dirt, and dust.
• Never: Exposure to communicable diseases, physical danger, or abuse.
• Environmental Factors:
• Daily: Working in hazardous environments.
• Several Times Per Week: Exposure to chemicals, noise, and vibration.
• Several Times Per Month: Exposure to extreme temperatures, dirt, and dust.
• Seasonally: Exposure to chemicals, noise, and vibration.
• Never: Exposure to communicable diseases, physical danger, or abuse.
• Primary Work Location: Office environment.
• Non-Physical Demands:
• Continuously - 23 or more of the time.
• Frequently - From 13 to 23 of the time.
• Occasionally - Up to 13 of the time.
• Rarely - Less than 1 hour per week.
• Never - Never occurs.
• Time Pressures:
• Occasionally - Up to 13 of the time.
• Emergency Situations - Rarely - Less than 1 hour per week.
• Frequent Change of Tasks - Occasionally - Up to 13 of the time.
• Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime - Occasionally - Up to 13 of the time.
• Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously - Frequently - From 13 to 23 of the time.
• Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team - Frequently - From 13 to 23 of the time.
• Tedious or Exacting Work - Frequently - From 13 to 23 of the time.
• Noisy/Distracting Environment - Rarely - Less than 1 hour per week.
• Other If Other Description: Can anyone assist the employee in performing the primary tasks assigned to this position? If yes, identify the eligible tasks.

Professional References ---------------------

• Please provide contact information for professional references.

Minimum Requests: 0 Maximum Requests: 4

Supplemental Questions ---------------------

• Required fields are indicated with an asterisk.
• Do you possess a valid drivers license and a driving record that is in compliance with the Citys Driving Standards? Yes No
• Do you currently possess a Professional Engineer (PE) license that is valid in the state of Virginia? Yes No
• Applicant Documents: Required documents are resume and optional documents are cover letter.