Chesterfield County · 2 weeks ago
Principal Engineer - CIP Management
Chesterfield, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
5+ years expChesterfield County is seeking a Principal Engineer for their Capital Improvement Program management. The role involves managing projects from design through construction, providing technical assistance, and coordinating with various teams within Utilities Operations and Maintenance divisions.
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Responsibilities
Manages Capital Improvement Program projects from design through construction
Reviews plans and specifications for utilities projects
Monitors the project's construction
Provides technical assistance to the Water Distribution, Wastewater Collections, Water Treatment and Wastewater Treatment Sections
Plans, designs and manages special projects for Utilities Operations and Maintenance divisions
Work closely with the SCADA and instrumentation team to coordinate design efforts on capital projects
Assists engineering supervisor with project planning and development of annual budgets
Drafts 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 including one year of supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience
Current valid driver's license and good driving record required
Based on the Virginia DMV point system, record must not reflect a total of six or more demerit points within the twenty-four months preceding the anticipated hire date, or one major violation of six demerit points within the preceding thirty-six months
Out of state driving records must be obtained by applicant and presented at time of interview
Records must reflect at least three years of history and be dated within thirty days of interview date
Pre-employment drug testing, FBI criminal background check and education/degree verification required
Must maintain personal mobile technology as a condition of employment
Preferred
A Professional Engineer's License preferred
Five years' experience with water and wastewater systems design and/or construction
Experience and understanding with water and/or wastewater utility (treatment plants, tanks, pump stations, pipelines) design and construction project management is preferred
One-year supervisory experience preferred
Company
Chesterfield County
Chesterfield County is a government administration organization.
1001-5000 employees
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