Chesterfield County ยท 2 days ago
Principal Engineer (Tech Support)
Chesterfield County Government is seeking a Principal Engineer to manage Capital Improvement Program projects from design through construction. The role involves reviewing plans and specifications for utilities projects, providing technical assistance, and managing special projects for Utilities Operations and Maintenance divisions.
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Responsibilities
Manage Capital Improvement Program projects from design through construction
Review plans and specifications for utilities projects
Monitor the project's construction
Provide technical assistance to the Water Distribution, Wastewater Collections, Water Treatment and Wastewater Treatment Sections
Plan, design and manage special projects for Utilities Operations and Maintenance divisions
Work closely with the SCADA and instrumentation team to coordinate design efforts on capital projects
Assist engineering supervisor with project planning and development of annual budgets
Draft permit applications and other regulatory submittals for water, and wastewater projects
May be assigned supervision of future staff as department grows
Perform other work as required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, mechanical engineering or related engineering field
Five years' engineering experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience
Current valid driver's license and good driving record
Pre-employment drug testing
FBI criminal background check
Education/degree verification
Must maintain personal mobile technology as a condition of employment
Preferred
Professional Engineer's License
Five years' experience with water and wastewater systems design and/or construction
One year of supervisory experience
Experience and understanding with water and/or wastewater utility (treatment plants, tanks, pump stations, pipelines) design and construction project management
Benefits
Career progression opportunities
Salary incentives
Company
Chesterfield County
Chesterfield County is a government administration organization.
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