Civil Engineer IV - UtilitiesPrint ( Engineer IV - UtilitiesSalary$73,368.00 - $119,736.88 AnnuallyLocationNorfolk, VAJob TypePermanent Full-timeJob Number012481DepartmentUtilitiesDivisionEngineeringOpening Date10/24/2024Closing Date11/21/2024 11:59 PM EasternDescriptionBenefitsQuestionsDescriptionThe City of Norfolk's Department of Utilities is seeking qualified candidates for a Civil Engineer IV in our Engineering Division. The Civil Engineer IV performs engineering and project management of municipal infrastructure projects. The work involves coordinating the design and construction of utilities-related capital improvement projects and will involve hydraulic modeling tasks for our utility group. The Civil Engineer IV directly supervises more junior engineers.Essential FunctionsEssential functions include but are not limited to:Perform most of the utility hydraulic modeling activities for both the water distribution system and for the sewer collection system. General knowledge of hydrology is required. Candidate must be familiar in using InfoWater and XPSWMM modeling platforms. It is preferred that the candidate is self-guiding in the modeling effort and calibrating work.Manage complex design, construction, repair, and demolition projects related to Department of Utilities assets, including dams and reservoirs, water treatment plants, water distribution and transmission pipelines, wastewater collection and sewer force mains, water and sanitary sewer pumping stations, water storage tanks, operational support facilities, and incidental infrastructure construction and repair.Develop requirements for infrastructure recapitalization; manage and track capital improvement budget for assigned projects. Administer construction project-related documentation requirements including certified payrolls, Davis-Bacon and Related Acts, American Iron and Steel, Lead-Free, Erosion and Sedimentation control, and other state and federal programs.Develop Requests for Proposal (RFP) and manage Indefinite Delivery and Indefinite Quality (IDIQ) contracts. Independently develop scopes of work and estimated costs and schedules, negotiate scope and costs on behalf of the Department, prepare and execute task orders, and provide technical review of consultant work products. Provide oversight of construction projects, supply technical input on construction-related issues, and review and validate change order requests.Perform site plan reviews associated with utilities capacity, availability, and connections. Check site plan computations, quantities, and details for compliance with standards. Interface with developers and internal City staff members as required to address utilities issues.Provide technical support to field inspection, operations, and production staff in other divisions, departments, and agencies. Perform site inspections to determine the most satisfactory engineering solution to field problems.Employ various design and construction standards, including AWWA standards, Virginia Uniform State Building Code, SCAT regulations, HRPDC regional construction standards, HRSD regional design standards, and Norfolk specific design criteria.Represent the division in meetings with architectural & engineering firms, consultants, contractors, civic leagues, elected officials, federal and state regulators, and the public, as well as with departmental and other City employees. Represent the City and the Department on interagency and inter-departmental committees, boards, and task forces.As a senior manager within the Engineering Division, participate in long- and short-term planning and process review and improvement. Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with an array of individuals ranging from management level to field crews.Utilize computer-based databases and modeling software to improve system operations. Software includes various government and commercial products such as InfoWater, Hansen, Pictometry, and ArcGIS.Perform full range of supervisory duties for assigned staff members, including providing input on hiring/disciplinary actions and work objectives/effectiveness. Provide technical guidance and mentoring to more junior staff.Education/ExperienceWork requires specialized knowledge in a professional or technical field. Work requires professional level of knowledge of a discipline equivalent to that which is acquired in a Bachelor's degree-level of study. Master's preferred.Five years of experience as a Civil Engineer.The desired candidate will possess the following:Professional level of knowledge of civil engineering equivalent to that which is acquired in a Bachelor's degree-level of study.Master's preferred.Additional Information & RequirementsValid Driver's License, Professional Engineer's License (P.E.)Work Hours: Monday - Friday; 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Work Location: 500 E. Main Street, 7th Floor, Norfolk, VA 23510This position is eligible for a one-time $5,000 signing bonus.This position is designated as an 'Essential' position and you may be required to work extended, rotating, on call, nights, weekends, and/or holidays in response to emergencies or severe weather.+ + Regular full-time and permanent part-time employees may receive paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, employer paid pension plan, basic life insurance, voluntary participation in medical and dental, Section 457 deferred compensation, long-term disability, optional life insurance for self, spouse and children, medical and dependent care reimbursement plans, access to membership in credit union and employer provided parking.Special project/grant employees are generally eligible for the same benefits of regular full-time employees; however, retirement, life insurance and participation in health plans vary depending upon funding and authorization.Temporary/seasonal and part-time employees are generally only eligible for employer provided parking and access to membership in credit union.RetirementIf you are hired October 5, 2010, or after to a position with City of Norfolk Retirement System benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.If you are hired January 1, 2022, or after to a position with Virginia Retirement System (VRS) benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.The Tuition Assistance Program is established to encourage employees toward continued self-development and education. Permanent full-time and permanent part-time classified, unclassified permanent, full-time special projects, and constitutional employees who have completed six months continuous service will be eligible to apply. The applicant’s school of enrollment must be an accredited institution.NOTE:The benefits described above are broad generalizations. The specific benefits that an employee may be eligible for are governed by City regulations, as applicable to job type.Non-CityPositions listed with a job type designation of "Non-City" are not subject to the benefits descriptions above. Refer to the content of the job posting for information regarding these positions.01The following Supplemental Questions are specific to the position for which you have applied to assist the hiring manager in screening applications for specific experience being sought. Please be specific in answering these questions as they will be used to evaluate which applications will be given further consideration in the process. Do not answer "see resume" or "see application" as these are not valid answers. Please note that if you are invited to be interviewed by the department, your responses to the following questions may be subject to verification.I understand and will answer the following supplemental questions completely and thoroughly.02Please select the highest level of education you have completed.High School Diploma/GEDAssociates/VocationalBachelor's DegreeMaster's Degree or higher03Do you possess a Professional Engineers (PE) license?YesNo04Please select the following you possess experience in:Managing construction and design projectsInvestigating problem areasPerforming construction inspectionsCost estimates for municipal constructionNegotiating construction change ordersDeveloping standard procedures and contract language05Please select the number of years of supervisory experience you have:I have 2 to 3 years of experienceI have 3 to 5 years of experienceI have 5 to 6 years of experienceI have 7 or more years of experience06How many years of experience as a Civil Engineer do you have?I have less than 5 years of experienceI have 5 to 8 years of experienceI have 8 to 10 years of experienceI have more than 10 years of experience07Please provide an explanation of any periods of unemployment that are 30 days or longer. Indicate N/A if you have not experienced any periods of unemployment.08Are you a current or previous City of Norfolk employee?Yes - I am a current City of Norfolk EmployeeYes - I am a previous City of Norfolk EmployeeNo - I am not a previous or current City of Norfolk employee09Do you have a valid driver's license?YesNo10Please indicate your veteran status. (A copy of your long form DD-214 may be required)I am not a VeteranI am a VeteranI am a Disabled VeteranRequired QuestionAgencyCity of NorfolkApplyPlease verify your email address Verify Email