The City of Richmond Department of Public Works is seeking a highly qualified candidate to fill the position of Senior Engineer with the Capital Projects Division. This position will be responsible for managing and administering multi-faceted and complex federal, state, and locally funded transportation projects, including the design and construction of major streetscape, roadway, traffic, drainage, and bridge projects.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Managing projects and related activities through the project lifecycle
• Coordinating human and material resources, securing permits, recommending or approving materials, schedules, applications, pay estimates, and contract awards
• Developing budgets and budgeting proposals
• Providing quality control and ensuring compliance with applicable rules and regulations
• Preparing, coordinating, reviewing, and monitoring preparation of project designs, plans, drawings, specifications, engineering studies, estimates, spreadsheets, and other materials
• Collecting, gathering, interpreting, and analyzing engineering data for projects
• Conducting engineering investigations/studies
• Performing inspections to ensure compliance with project specifications, applicable codes, and other regulations
• Evaluating detailed plans, specifications, and standards for projects
• Identifying potential conflicts with plans and making necessary field adjustments upon investigation or inspection
• Maintaining logs/records, and permits; tracking systems and specialized databases, and entering data
• Reviewing, preparing, and maintaining project status/technical reports, permit applications, inspections, and other documents
• Meeting with project coordinators, consulting engineers, City representatives, and contractors

Qualifications:

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• General knowledge of surveying principles, construction practices, site, roadway, and utility design standards, civil engineering, and Energov
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Reading and interpreting GIS maps and AutoCAD plans
• Technical writing
• Oral and written communication

Minimum Training and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering
• Three years of engineering experience

Licensing, Certifications, and/or Other Special Requirements:

• Some assignments may require a valid Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record and a valid Commonwealth of Virginia Driver's License within 30 days of hire