About the role
ASSISTANT CITY ENGINEER CITY OF FREDERICKSBURG, VIRGINIA
Start a Stable, Essential Career Serving Your Community!
Hiring Range: $90,000 - $130,000 DOQ Full-Time | Excellent Benefits | Leadership Role
What You’ll Do
The City of Fredericksburg presents an exceptional opportunity for you! The newly created position of Assistant City Engineer within the Public Works team is designed to support the city's ongoing growth and redevelopment efforts. In this role, you will contribute significantly to various projects while being part of a dedicated team committed to serving a vibrant community. The Assistant City Engineer will assist the City Engineer in the planning, direction, and management of the Engineering Division within the Public Works Department. Additionally, this position will ensure regulatory compliance and foster collaboration among City departments, citizens, and external agencies regarding engineering and construction activities. Key responsibilities will include:
Engineering Division Management Regulatory Compliance and Standards Assist in planning, managing, and operating the Engineering Review subdivision, site, and development plans to ensure Division, covering areas such as land development, capital they meet regulations and standards. Maintain and update projects, stormwater management, permits, and construction City engineering standards, specifications, and technical inspection. policies. Project Evaluation and Coordination Technical Guidance and Supervision Evaluate project impacts related to traffic, stormwater, Provide technical guidance to developers, engineers, utilities, and environmental requirements. Coordinate contractors, and the public. Supervise paraprofessional engineering reviews and activities with City departments, engineering staff and inspect public works construction utility providers, and regulatory agencies. projects. Project Design and Management Public Representation and Communication Assist in planning, designing, budgeting, and delivering Represent the Engineering Division at public meetings, City projects. Review and approve engineering designs, boards, and City Council. Prepare and present reports and plans, specifications, and cost estimates. Manage project technical information to elected officials and the public. schedules and budgets for timely, cost-effective delivery. Respond to citizen inquiries and resolve complaints related to projects.
Why Join the Fredericksburg Team?
A Career with Purpose As a member of our Engineering team in Public Works, you will play a vital role in designing and maintaining infrastructure that supports the city’s growth and ensures essential services operate efficiently every day.
Comprehensive Benefits
* Paid training and career development * Virginia Retirement System participation * Competitive health, dental, and vision insurance * Generous vacation and sick leave * 13 paid holidays each year * Relocation assistance * Vehicle Allowance
Minimum Qualifications
* Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field from an ABET-accredited institution. * Six (6) years of experience in the engineering field. * Valid Virginia driver’s license or ability to obtain within six (6) months. * Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in Virginia or ability to obtain licensure within six (6) months through reciprocity.
Special Requirements
* Ability to obtain and maintain Virginia DEQ Erosion & Stormwater Combined Program Administrator certification within 12 months.
BE PART OF SOMETHING ESSENTIAL This is more than a job. It is an opportunity to build a stable, rewarding career while serving the residents and businesses of Fredericksburg. Join a knowledgeable, dedicated team that values accuracy, fairness, collaboration, public service, and committed to the City’s Core Values.
Apply online: www.fredericksburgva.gov/careers
The position will remain open until filled.
Questions? [email protected] The City of Fredericksburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The City provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment based on any characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.