Engineer IV - Development & Permits

Position Details

Position Information

Working Title of Vacant Position Engineer IV - Development & Permits Job Type Full Time Posting Type City Employees Only Number of Vacancies 1 Department DEVELOPMENT AND PERMIT Division DEV & PERM NEIGHB SVC Requisition Number 2026425 Number of hours worked per week 40 Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm

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.

Work Site Location Chesapeake, VA Position Driving Requirement R - Routine Pay Grade GE21 Pay Basis Semi-Monthly Advertised Salary

Starting Range: $91,478 - $136,074

Actual starting salary depends on experience/qualifications.

Job Description

Our Development & Permits is seeking an Engineer 4 to facilitate effective site development.

A successful candidate for this position will be able to do the following:

Perform review of roadway & complex drainage, grading and E&S control.

• Review and approve development plans to ensure code compliance for public facilities, drainage, stormwater management for site development.
• Research and analyze engineering data in order to prepare and update plans and correspondence.

Assist design consultants and developers through the development process.

• Serve as City representative, coordinating development project implementation in a timely manner (accuracy %).
• Lead interdepartmental meetings with design consultants and developers, finding creative solutions to issues and diverging viewpoints.
• De-conflict comments between departments before review is sent to design consultant
• Facilitate a comprehensive review of complex development plans, identifying and compiling applicable requirements and ensuring requirements are appropriately reflected on plans.
• Identify obstacles the developer may encounter during construction or near project completion that might delay activation and final inspection. Notify appropriate staff and developer.

Be able to review EPA SWMM (Storm Water Management Model) drainage analysis and operate SWMM software.

• Ability to review Stormwater plans.
• Design consultants use EPA SWMM software almost exclusively for large development projects. A successful candidate will already possess proficient knowledge of the modeling software or be able to attain proficiency within six (6) months of hire.

Provide guidance and train engineering staff on development design concepts and Public Facilities Manual requirements.

• Senior level staff must be able to fill in for division head when needed and be able to explain Public Facilities Manual design concepts to less senior staff and to design consultants.
• Work with staff to ensure engineering reviews are consistent and reasonable solutions are being presented.

Be able to work with multiple people on projects, ability to understand perspectives, and build relationships between the Departments.

• Following up in a timely manner with other Departments, design consultants, developers, and contractors.

Assist citizens with questions and concerns related to site development projects.

The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits. Please browse our Benefits Brochure, for a full list of benefits and employee perks.

Required Qualifications

Vocational/Educational Requirement: Requires a bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a closely related field.

Experience: In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this class requires a minimum of seven years of related, full-time equivalent experience.

Special Certifications and Licenses: Requires a valid driver's license and a driving record that is in compliance with City Driving Standards. Depending on assignment, a Commercial Driver's License may be preferred. A Professional Engineer license is also required. Depending on position, State and/or City certification(s) 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. Emergency operations support work and work locations may be outside of normal job duties.

Preferred Qualifications

Posting Detail Information

Job Open Date 09/02/2026 Job Close Date 09/09/2026 Open Continuous No Special Instructions to Applicants

Please specify whether employment was Part Time or Full Time for each job listed on your application and resume.

Medical Marijuana:

In accordance with City policy, this position is deemed safety-sensitive. As such, applicants for this position 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 driver's license (CDL) or is a sworn law-enforcement officer/deputy.

ADA Checklist

Overall Physical Strength Demands

Overall Physical Strength Demands S=Sedentary - Exerting up to 10 lbs. occasionally or small weights frequently; sitting most of the time.

Physical Demands

C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. N = Never- Never occurs.

Standing Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Sitting Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Walking Occasionally- Up to 1/3 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 N = Never Pushing/Pulling Weight Exerting up to 10 lbs Reaching Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. Handling Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Fine Dexterity Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Kneeling Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. Crouching Never- Never occurs. Crawling Never- Never occurs. Bending Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. Twisting N = Never Climbing Never- Never occurs. Balancing Never- Never occurs. Vision Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. Hearing Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. Talking Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Foot Controls Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids Used

General office equipment and software, computer, calculator

Protective Equipment Required

Safety vest

Health and Safety

D = Daily W = Several Times Per Week M = Several Times Per Month S = Seasonally N = Never

Mechanical Hazards N = Never Chemical Hazards N = Never Electrical Hazards N = Never Fire Hazards N = Never Explosives N = Never Communicable Diseases N = Never Physical Danger or Abuse N = Never Other If Other, Description

Environmental Factors

D = Daily W = Several Times Per Week M = Several Times Per Month S = Seasonally N = Never

Dirt and Dust N = Never Extreme Temperatures N = Never Noise and Vibration N = Never Fumes and Odors N = Never Wetness/Humidity N = Never Darkness or Poor Lighting N = Never Primary Work Location Office Environment

Non-Physical Demands

C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. N = Never- Never occurs.

Time Pressures Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Emergency Situations Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. Frequent Change of Tasks Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. Tedious or Exacting Work Occasionally- Up to 1/3 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 task(s)

No

Professional References

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 currently possess a Professional Engineer's license that is valid in the state of Virginia?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you possess a valid driver's license and a driving record that is in compliance with the City's Driving Standards? Please review position requirements for details.

• Yes

• No

• • This position is for City employees, volunteers, temporary workers, and interns only. Are you currently a City of Chesapeake employee, volunteer, temporary worker, or intern? This information will be verified. Please update your application accordingly.

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents