Project Design Engineer

The Project Design Engineer-I will assist the Town of Blacksburg's Department of Engineering & GIS managers with developing concept plans through construction documents for a wide variety of infrastructure projects including, but not limited to, new sidewalks, stormwater management and drainage improvements, and water main and wastewater sewer extensions and replacements. Plans will be prepared using Civil 3D. Additional responsibilities will include preparing feasibility studies and assisting with inspection of public infrastructure for Town and private development projects. Work will be performed under the general direction of the Director of Engineering & GIS and Senior Town Engineers.

The Town of Blacksburg is an EEO Employer M/F/D/V To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Prepares concept plans through construction documents (calculations, plans, specifications, and opinions of probable project costs) for Town infrastructure projects and stormwater management and drainage calculations
• Under the direction of department managers and as needed, performs inspections of public and private development construction sites, utilities, roadway and related public improvements for compliance with Town specifications and standards including inspections of Town Capital Improvement Program projects
• Prepares cost estimates on engineering projects
• Acts as Assistant Project Manager on various Town Capital Improvement Program projects under the direction of department managers

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as an understanding of the principles and practices of civil engineering related to the preparation of plans and specifications for land development, water, wastewater, drainage and stormwater management
• Prior experience using Civil 3D
• Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal, with team members and the public
• Ability to work independently within a collaborative environment
• Ability to prepare technical reports
• Knowledge of land and engineering survey systems, methods, and techniques
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Town officials, employees, contractors, State and Federal officials and the general public

Education and Experience

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering, or related field, and up to five years of experience working in civil engineering design and construction.

Special Requirements

• Engineer-In-Training Certification is preferred

• Experience with plan preparation using Civil 3D is required

• Experience with WaterGEMS and SewerGems is preferred

• Ability to obtain Professional Engineer License within two years of hire

• Erosion and Sediment Control Plan Reviewer Certification within one year

• Valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record

• This work requires the frequent exertion of up to 10 pounds of force and occasional exertion of up to 50 pounds of force

• Work regularly requires speaking or hearing, frequently requires standing, walking, sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, reaching with hands and arms and repetitive motions and occasionally requires using hands to finger, handle or feel, climbing or balancing, pushing or pulling and lifting

• Work requires close vision, distance vision, ability to adjust focus, depth perception and color perception

• Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word

• Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels

• Work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, using of measuring devices, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities

• Work occasionally requires wet, humid conditions (non-weather), working near moving mechanical parts, working in high, precarious places, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, exposure to outdoor weather conditions, exposure to extreme cold (non-weather) and exposure to extreme heat (non-weather)

• Work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic)