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 transportation projects, including the design and construction of major streetscape, roadway, traffic, drainage, and bridge projects.

Duties and Responsibilities

Managing projects and related activities throughout the project lifecycle, including coordinating human and material resources, securing permits, recommending or approving materials, schedules, applications, pay estimates, and contract awards, developing budgets and budget proposals.
Providing quality control and ensuring compliance with applicable rules and regulations.
Preparing, coordinating, reviewing, and monitoring the 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 and studies.
Performing inspections to ensure compliance with project specifications, applicable codes, and regulations.
Evaluating detailed plans, specifications, and standards for projects, identifying potential conflicts with plans, and making necessary field adjustments.
Maintaining logs, records, permits, tracking systems, specialized databases, and entering data.
Reviewing, preparing, and maintaining project status and technical reports, permit applications, inspections, and other documents.
Meeting with project coordinators, consulting engineers, city representatives, and contractors.
Coordinating the ordinance and resolution review process, drafting and processing engineering documents, resolutions, and ordinances.

This position is considered essential, which means that the incumbent is required to work when the city is closed due to public emergencies, critical or hazardous conditions, or inclement weather. This individual may be required to work nights, weekends, holidays, or on-call, as needed.

Qualifications, Special Certifications, and Licenses

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: General knowledge of surveying principles, construction practices, site, roadway, and utility design standards, civil engineering, and Energov. Skills in computer proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, reading and interpreting GIS maps and AutoCAD plans, technical writing, and oral and written communication. Ability to assemble complex information for others and work with a variety of individuals such as other employees, vendors, contractors, and citizens.
Minimum Training and Experience: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and 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.