Civil Engineer V

The City of Norfolk's Department of Utilities, Engineering Division, is currently seeking a Civil Engineer V to perform computer-based hydraulic modeling of the Citys municipal water and wastewater system, including the raw water conveyance system. Data sources include ArcGIS, SCADA, and our asset management platform. The candidate must be capable of performing modeling work and backchecking results.

Secondary tasks include overseeing municipal infrastructure and capital improvement projects involving design and construction of projects related to utilities improvement.

Essential functions include but are not limited to:

• A high level of proficiency and experience in the acquisition, management, implementation, and training in the use of computer based modeling and engineering tools is expected, beyond that normally required for construction management and design. Software includes various government and commercial products such as InfoWater, eFIRM, Crystal Reports, Pictometry, ArcGIS, EPANET, WaterCAD, SLOSH, HEC, HEC-2, HEC-RAS, and others as needed.
  
• Manage design, construction, repair, and demolition projects related to Department of Utilities assets, including water treatment plants, dams and spillways, water distribution and transmission pipelines, wastewater collection and transmission, water and sanitary sewer pumping stations, water storage tanks, operational support facilities, and incidental infrastructure construction and repair.
  
• Manage and track capital improvement budget for assigned projects. Research and write requests for funding of capital improvement 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 Proposals (RFPs) and manage Indefinite Delivery and Indefinite Quality (IDIQ) contracts. Develop scopes of work, estimated costs and schedules, prepare and execute work orders and manage consultants.
  
• Conduct site plan reviews associated with utilities capacity, availability, and connections. Able to check site plan computations, quantities, and details for compliance with standards.
• Provide technical support to field inspection, operational, and production staff in other departments, divisions, and agencies. Determine the most satisfactory engineering solution to field problems.
  
• Able to competently 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. May also be required to represent the City and the Department on interagency and inter-departmental committees, boards, and task forces.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with an array of individuals ranging from management level to field crews.

Work 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 Master's degree-level of study.

Five years' experience as an Engineer
Valid Driver's License, Professional Engineer's License (P.E.)

Work Hours : Monday - Friday; 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Work Location : This position will be located at: 500 E. Main St, 7th Floor, Norfolk 23510

• This 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.