Engineer, Principal*
Apply NowCompany: City of Richmond, VA
Location: Richmond, VA 23223
Description:
Salary : $87,614.00 - $146,317.00 Annually
Location : Richmond, VA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 35M00000617
Department: Public Utilities
Opening Date: 03/19/2025
Closing Date: 4/2/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Are you Richmond R.E.A.D.Y? Respect. Equity. Accountability. Diversity...YOU!!!
This is an EXCITING time to Join the City of Richmond! We are committed to nurturing talent, fostering growth opportunities, and building strong connections within our workforce. As we continue to make strides to becoming the employer of choice, we are thrilled about the below employee benefit enhancements:
The City of Richmond Department of Public Utilities is responsible for the service and maintenance of the separated and combined sewer system (CSO). The Collections Engineering Division is seeking a highly qualified Engineer with considerable knowledge of sanitary sewer design, modeling, and project management. The incumbent must possess skills in plan design, plan review, hydraulic modeling, construction, and maintenance of sanitary sewer conveyance systems. The incumbent is required to create and present reports, presentations of projects to county & city administrators, council members and the general public. The incumbent will also provide and share expertise with other staff engineers.
Duties include but are not limited to
Qualifications, Special Certifications and Licenses
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
LICENSING, CERTIFICATIONS, and OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
TYPICAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: These are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.
Knowledge (some combination of the following):
Skills (some combination of the following):
Abilities (some combination of the following):
Americans with Disabilities Act Requirements
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.
ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS: Working conditions may include exposure to travel to other locations within the City of Richmond as well as outside of the City of Richmond; exposure to hazardous physical conditions such as mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, etc.; atmospheric conditions such as fumes, odors, dusts, gases, and poor ventilation; inadequate lighting; intense noise; and environmental hazards such as disruptive people, imminent danger, and a threatening environment.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Due to the nature of work assignments, incumbents must be able to perform detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks, with frequent interruptions and under time constraint. While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to finger (pick, pinch, type or otherwise work primarily with fingers), talk, see, hear and use substantial repetitive motions of the wrists, hands, and fingers. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and feel; and the employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach extending hands and arms in any direction, push, pull, or lift. In terms of the physical strength to perform the essential duties, this classification is considered to be sedentary, exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The City of Richmond provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
The City of Richmond is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, the City of Richmond will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If you require reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to participate in the job application and/or the interview process, please contact Jessica McKenzie, Human Resources Manager by email at
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
The City of Richmond Values Veterans. We are an official V3 Certified Company.
The City of Richmond is a proud partner with the US Army Partnership for Your Success PaYS Program.
With over 4,000 employees, the City of Richmond is an "Employer of Choice" among cities throughout the nation. The City strives to hire and retain employees who bring dedication and talent to the workforce. Offering a competitive, cost effective, and quality benefits package is one element of an "Employer of Choice".
The City offers a full range of benefit programs from initial hire through retirement. Please visit our Web site for details.
01
10-point compensable veteran. You must have an existing compensable service-connected disability of 10 percent or more. Other 10-point veteran include disabled veteran or a veteran who was awarded the Purple Heart for wound or injuries received in action, veteran's widow or widower who has not remarried, wife or husband of a veteran who has a service-connected disability, widowed, divorced or separated mother of an ex-service son or daughter who died in action, or who is totally and permanently disabled. Do any of these apply?
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5-point Veteran's must have been discharged under honorable conditions and had one of the following:Active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States, in a war, or during the period 4/28/52-7/1/55 or active duty for more than 180 consecutive days other than for training, any part of which occurred during the period beginning 2/1/55 and 10/14/76 or active duty during the Gulf War sometime between 8/2/90 - 1/2/92 or active duty in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized or active duty for which more than 180 consecutive days other than for training, any part of which occurred during the period beginning 9/11/2001 and ending on the date prescribed by the Presidential proclamation or by the law as the last date of operation Iraqi Freedom. Do any of these apply?
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Do you have a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering?
04
If you have a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, please state the discipline. If not, please enter "N/A".
05
Which of the following defines your engineering work experience in a public or private utility?
06
In which of the following utilities do you have at least 5 or more years of experience? (check all that apply)
07
To which of the following groups have you made presentations or provided training? (check all that apply)
08
What is your experience level with GIS?
09
Do you have experience in using modeling software?
10
If you answered "Yes" to the above, please specify the modeling software. If no, please enter "N/A".
11
If you indicated a specific modeling software in the question above, please indicate your level or experience. If not, please select "N/A".
12
Are you able to perform work of moderate physical activity at outdoor construction sites?
13
Do you have knowledge in any of the following? (Check all that apply)
14
Do you have any of the following? (Check all that apply.)
15
If you answered "Other" to the above, please specify the certifications, date certified, and certification expiration date. If not, please enter "N/A".
16
Please indicate the number of years of experience you have in project life cycle (developing engineering plans, preparing bid documents, and cost estimates) for capital projects.
Required Question
Location : Richmond, VA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 35M00000617
Department: Public Utilities
Opening Date: 03/19/2025
Closing Date: 4/2/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Are you Richmond R.E.A.D.Y? Respect. Equity. Accountability. Diversity...YOU!!!
This is an EXCITING time to Join the City of Richmond! We are committed to nurturing talent, fostering growth opportunities, and building strong connections within our workforce. As we continue to make strides to becoming the employer of choice, we are thrilled about the below employee benefit enhancements:
- Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
- Language Incentive
- Referral Bonus
- Tuition Assistance Program
The City of Richmond Department of Public Utilities is responsible for the service and maintenance of the separated and combined sewer system (CSO). The Collections Engineering Division is seeking a highly qualified Engineer with considerable knowledge of sanitary sewer design, modeling, and project management. The incumbent must possess skills in plan design, plan review, hydraulic modeling, construction, and maintenance of sanitary sewer conveyance systems. The incumbent is required to create and present reports, presentations of projects to county & city administrators, council members and the general public. The incumbent will also provide and share expertise with other staff engineers.
Duties include but are not limited to
- Design and installation of sewer applications;
- Coordinating with engineering consultants and contractors;
- Developing project cost estimates;
- Equipment specifications and review of plans and specifications;
- Compiles, verifies and assembles complex information;
- Produces and reviews routine and specialized reports;
- Evaluates policy, program or plan effectiveness based on complex data;
- Makes recommendations and issues reports;
- Assures that all aspects of assigned projects are in compliance with Federal, State and Local regulations.
Qualifications, Special Certifications and Licenses
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor's Degree in engineering
- Five years of professional engineering experience
LICENSING, CERTIFICATIONS, and OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Some assignments may require a Professional Engineering (PE) Registration
- 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
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
TYPICAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: These are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.
Knowledge (some combination of the following):
- Civil Engineering standards and practices
- Design standards and industry construction standards
- Manuals such as AASHTO, MUTCD, roadway design standards
- City bridge and roads standards, VDOT design standards
- MBD minority business goals
- Procurement laws for design consultant selection and contractors
- Federal and state laws for project implementation
- City procurement laws and the process of doing business within and external to the organization (e.g. vendors)
- Construction management
- Concrete analysis and design
Skills (some combination of the following):
- Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Reading and interpreting GIS maps and AutoCAD plans
- Mathematics including geometry, calculus, and statistics
- Oral and written communication
- Project Management
- Managing and supervising others
Abilities (some combination of the following):
- Navigate through and manage difficult situations working with diverse groups of individuals
- Motivate and engage employees
Americans with Disabilities Act Requirements
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.
ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS: Working conditions may include exposure to travel to other locations within the City of Richmond as well as outside of the City of Richmond; exposure to hazardous physical conditions such as mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, etc.; atmospheric conditions such as fumes, odors, dusts, gases, and poor ventilation; inadequate lighting; intense noise; and environmental hazards such as disruptive people, imminent danger, and a threatening environment.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Due to the nature of work assignments, incumbents must be able to perform detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks, with frequent interruptions and under time constraint. While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to finger (pick, pinch, type or otherwise work primarily with fingers), talk, see, hear and use substantial repetitive motions of the wrists, hands, and fingers. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and feel; and the employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach extending hands and arms in any direction, push, pull, or lift. In terms of the physical strength to perform the essential duties, this classification is considered to be sedentary, exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The City of Richmond provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
The City of Richmond is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, the City of Richmond will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If you require reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to participate in the job application and/or the interview process, please contact Jessica McKenzie, Human Resources Manager by email at
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
The City of Richmond Values Veterans. We are an official V3 Certified Company.
The City of Richmond is a proud partner with the US Army Partnership for Your Success PaYS Program.
With over 4,000 employees, the City of Richmond is an "Employer of Choice" among cities throughout the nation. The City strives to hire and retain employees who bring dedication and talent to the workforce. Offering a competitive, cost effective, and quality benefits package is one element of an "Employer of Choice".
The City offers a full range of benefit programs from initial hire through retirement. Please visit our Web site for details.
01
10-point compensable veteran. You must have an existing compensable service-connected disability of 10 percent or more. Other 10-point veteran include disabled veteran or a veteran who was awarded the Purple Heart for wound or injuries received in action, veteran's widow or widower who has not remarried, wife or husband of a veteran who has a service-connected disability, widowed, divorced or separated mother of an ex-service son or daughter who died in action, or who is totally and permanently disabled. Do any of these apply?
- Yes
- No
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5-point Veteran's must have been discharged under honorable conditions and had one of the following:Active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States, in a war, or during the period 4/28/52-7/1/55 or active duty for more than 180 consecutive days other than for training, any part of which occurred during the period beginning 2/1/55 and 10/14/76 or active duty during the Gulf War sometime between 8/2/90 - 1/2/92 or active duty in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized or active duty for which more than 180 consecutive days other than for training, any part of which occurred during the period beginning 9/11/2001 and ending on the date prescribed by the Presidential proclamation or by the law as the last date of operation Iraqi Freedom. Do any of these apply?
- Yes
- No
03
Do you have a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering?
- Yes
- No
04
If you have a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, please state the discipline. If not, please enter "N/A".
05
Which of the following defines your engineering work experience in a public or private utility?
- I do not have experience in engineering.
- Recent graduate, less than 5 years' work experience
- 5 to 10 years engineering work experience
- More than 10 years engineering work experience
06
In which of the following utilities do you have at least 5 or more years of experience? (check all that apply)
- Water
- Wastewater
- Electric/Streetlight
- Gas
- Stormwater
- None
07
To which of the following groups have you made presentations or provided training? (check all that apply)
- Director/Deputy Director level
- City Council
- Engineering/drafting group
- Department of Information Technology (DIT)
- Field crews
- None
08
What is your experience level with GIS?
- Never used
- Casual user
- Frequent user
- Editor
09
Do you have experience in using modeling software?
- Yes
- No
10
If you answered "Yes" to the above, please specify the modeling software. If no, please enter "N/A".
11
If you indicated a specific modeling software in the question above, please indicate your level or experience. If not, please select "N/A".
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert
- Trainer
- N/A
12
Are you able to perform work of moderate physical activity at outdoor construction sites?
- Yes
- No
13
Do you have knowledge in any of the following? (Check all that apply)
- Sanitary Sewer System Design and construction
- Combined Sewer Systems
- Land Development
- Urban and Site Planning
- Stormwater Infrastructure Management
- Wetland and Endangered Species Requirements
- Project Management experience (management of consultant firms)?
- Bid evaluation to project closeout
- None
14
Do you have any of the following? (Check all that apply.)
- EIT
- Certified Project Manager (CPMP)
- MACP Certification
- PE
- PACP Certification
- Other
- None
15
If you answered "Other" to the above, please specify the certifications, date certified, and certification expiration date. If not, please enter "N/A".
16
Please indicate the number of years of experience you have in project life cycle (developing engineering plans, preparing bid documents, and cost estimates) for capital projects.
- 0-4
- 5-8
- 9-12
- 13-16
- 16-20
- 20+
Required Question