NEOGOV · 8 hours ago
Engineer (Civil/Mechanical)
Richmond, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$67K/yr - $106K/yrNEOGOV is seeking qualified candidates for an Engineer position within the City of Richmond's Department of Public Utilities. The selected candidate will provide project management and engineering support for managing engineering and construction efforts at the City's Water and Wastewater Treatment Plants and related facilities.
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Responsibilities
Reviewing project specifications and plans to ensure technical conformance, design completeness, and all aspects of the projects are in compliance with codes and regulations
Collecting, gathering, interpreting, and analyzing engineering data for projects
Performing both technical and administrative functions including attendance, facilitating and participation in departmental meetings, interagency meetings, project progress meetings and provide project status and resolve project issues
Reviewing and maintaining specifications, technical standards, and test procedures, operating/maintenance procedures related to water distribution system
Design and generate cost estimates for water distribution related projects
Reviewing, preparing, and maintaining project status/technical reports, permit applications, inspections, and other documents as needed
Managing and coordinating various phases of contract work with other City Departments and external vendors such as contractors, construction managers, consultants, equipment suppliers and other municipalities
Manage and maintain fire hydrant flow test inquiries and data
Review design plans for permitting and energov inquiries
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering
General knowledge of construction practices; project management; and basic functions and operations of various types of mechanical plumbing/piping, pumps, valves, gates, weirs, hydraulics, and control systems
Demonstrated computer proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; and technical writing; oral and written communication skills
Demonstrated abilities to assemble complex information for others; and work with a variety of individuals such as other employees, vendors, contractors, and citizens
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
Preferred
Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering discipline
Strong fundamentals of engineering background
Experience or general knowledge of plumbing, mechanical systems, and construction practice
Proficient with AutoCAD
Some Project Management experience
Benefits
Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
Language Incentive
Referral Bonus
Tuition Assistance Program
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
Founded in 1999
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
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CEO
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