Chesterfield County · 14 hours ago
Principal Engineer - CIP Management
Chesterfield, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$84K/yr - $129K/yr
5+ years expChesterfield County is seeking a Principal Engineer for its Utilities Department to manage Capital Improvement Program projects from design through construction. The role involves reviewing plans, providing technical assistance, and coordinating design efforts on capital projects, as well as assisting with project planning and budget development.
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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
Five years' experience with water and wastewater systems design and/or construction
Current valid driver's license and good driving record required
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
Experience and understanding with water and/or wastewater utility (treatment plants, tanks, pump stations, pipelines) design and construction project management
One-year supervisory experience
Company
Chesterfield County
Chesterfield County is a government administration organization.
1001-5000 employees
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