Engineer

Do you want to play a part in ensuring the local community has a high-quality, lasting, and manageable developed environment by utilizing your engineering knowledge, skills, and abilities? If so, the Community Development Department's Engineer role may be the right career for you!

The Engineer is a full-time, exempt position with benefits and a salary range of $35.40 - $53.11 per hour (equivalent to $73,632 - $110,468 annually); however, an exact salary will be dependent upon the selected candidate's qualifications/experience and in compliance with City policy. Applicants who do not meet the qualifications for the Engineer level may be considered for another level within the department at an annual rate commensurate with applicant qualifications.

As an engineer with Community Development, you will perform a variety of duties related to the review, design, construction, inspection, and maintenance of development projects. You will review engineered comprehensive site plans, ensure compliance with multiple land development ordinances and regulations, prepare clear written comments, and coordinate work with other agencies and departments. You will provide technical assistance to a diverse group of internal and external customers, including site investigations and researching and interpreting regulations, plans, and calculations. You will design and prepare engineering drawings, calculations, written reports, specifications, schedules, and cost estimates for City projects, along with providing construction-phase support such as site inspections, shop drawing review, and troubleshooting. You will prepare, manage, and maintain engineering files and records.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with coursework in civil engineering, environmental science, or a related field and considerable (3-5 years) experience in professional civil engineering work. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be used to meet this requirement.
• Valid driver's license.
• Certification in Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) is required. Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in the Commonwealth of Virginia is preferred but not required for consideration.
• Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) Plan Reviewer certification in Stormwater Management and/or Erosion and Sediment Control is preferred but not required for consideration.
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Successful applicants for this position will be subject to the following screenings and must receive satisfactory results: 

• DMV record check; 
• Education history/certification verification; and
• Criminal background check.

Supplemental Information:

To Apply: In order to be considered, all candidates must submit a complete City of Harrisonburg online employment application, including previous work experience and education history. This position may close at any time after 10 calendar days. (posted 06/14/2024)

The City provides an excellent benefits package including health insurance, retirement (VRS & MissionSquare), life insurance, paid leave and holidays.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or veteran status.

The City of Harrisonburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer.