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    Engineer, Principal - Richmond, United States - City of Richmond, VA

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    Description
    Salary : $79, $127,232.00 Annually

    Location : Richmond, VA

    Job Type: Full-Time

    Job Number: 29M

    Department: Public Works

    Division: Capital Projects

    Opening Date: 05/01/2024

    Closing Date: 6/1/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

    Are you Richmond R.E.A.D.Y?
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    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
    Description

    The City of Richmond Department of Public Works is seeking a highly qualified candidate to fill the position of Engineer, Principal in the Capital Projects Management Division. The selected candidate will be responsible for managing and administering multi-faceted and complex federal-, state-, and locally funded transportation projects to include the design and construction of major streetscape, roadway, traffic, drainage, and bridge projects. The successful candidate will possess skills in project management of various state and federal grants as well as managing and supervising others.
    Duties include but are not limited to
    • Managing engineering design of assigned projects defining scope of project, preparing schedules and preliminary cost estimates, spending schedules, design drawings and specifications, and budget cost estimates;
    • Determining major aspects of project design, such as equipment, specifications, inspections, and testing;
    • Evaluating detailed construction plans and specifications;
    • Supervising staff and consultants and determining work assignments;
    • Meeting with project coordinators, such as consulting engineers, City representatives, and contractors and preparing meeting minutes and issuing reports;
    • Determining projected needs/use levels according to established models;
    • Coordinating operations schedules and preparing progress reports;
    • Preparing and presenting capital budget recommendations monitoring, reviewing, and controlling expenditures;
    • Managing project budgets and assisting in the development of the Capital Improvement Budget;
    • Attending budget review meetings;
    • Managing consultant contract designs as well as contractor construction contracts;
    • Preparing design and cost estimates and submitting requests for supplemental funding;
    • Maintaining logs, tracking systems, and specialized databases;
    • Entering, retrieving, and analyzing data, preparing reports, and entering routine, technical, and specialized data into department computer system.
    This position is Unclassified and serves at the will of the Appointing Authority.

    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

    MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
    • Bachelor's Degree in engineering;
    • Five (5) years of professional engineering experience;
    • Two (2) years of supervisory experience preferred.
    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.
    PREFERRED TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
    • Professional Engineer (PE) license is preferred;
    • Five (5) or more years of experience managing large scale ($5 million or higher) transportation related projects from design through construction.
    KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
    TYPICAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: These are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.

    Knowledge (some combination of the following):
    • Complex heavy equipment and vehicles
    • Hydraulics
    • Safety rules regarding the operation of various equipment and tools
    • Basic math
    • Usage of various tools and equipment
    • Traffic safety
    Skills (some combination of the following):
    • Generating, completing, and distributing reports and other forms
    • Oral and written communication
    • Customer Service
    • Map reading
    • Preparing and restoring a work site
    • Operating equipment in the Equipment Operator and Equipment Operator, Senior classifications, as well as operating equipment and vehicles mentioned above
    Abilities (some combination of the following):
    • Organize
    • Problem solve
    • Manage time effectively
    • Pay attention to detail when working in an environment with electrical, power, water, and gas lines
    Americans with Disabilities Act Requirements

    Supplemental Information
    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. The essential duties of this classification may require the ability to regularly finger and see; frequently talk and hear; and occasionally balance, stoop, crouch, stand, pull, grasp, and feel. The working conditions may include environmental hazards. In terms of the physical strength to perform the essential duties, this classification is considered to be medium work, exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force 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, Talent Acquisition Partner, Senior at or 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.

    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
    02

    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

    Employees in this job classification are designated ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL and must be available to report to work during disasters, inclement weather, and other declared emergencies. Are you available and willing to work under these conditions?
    • Yes
    • No
    04

    Are you available and willing to work on-call work hours to include evenings, weekends, and holidays?
    • Yes
    • No
    05

    Do you have a current and valid driver's license or ability to obtain one within 30-days of hire?
    • Yes
    • No
    06

    Do you have a Professional Engineer (PE) License?
    • Yes
    • No
    07

    Which best describes your highest level of education?
    • High school/GED
    • Some college
    • Associate's degree
    • Bachelor's degree
    • Master's/Advanced degree
    • None of the above
    08

    Indicate the field(s) of study for your level of education. Select all that apply.
    • Civil Engineering
    • Transportation Engineering
    • Construction Engineering
    • Other related field of study
    • None of the above
    09

    Which best describes your experience managing large scale ($5 million or higher) transportation related projects from design through construction?
    • Less than five years of experience
    • Five to six years of experience
    • Seven to eight years of experience
    • Nine or more years of experience
    10

    Which best describes your years of experience in project and/or contract management of roadway and/or bridge projects?
    • Less than five years of experience
    • Five to six years of experience
    • Seven to eight years of experience
    • Nine or more years of experience
    11

    Which best describes your years of experience serving as a project manager of various state and federal grants?
    • Less than five years of experience
    • Fix to six years of experience
    • Seven to eight years of experience
    • Nine or more years of experience
    12

    Which best describes your years of experience serving as a supervisor?
    • Less than two years of experience
    • Two to three years of experience
    • Four to five years of experience
    • Six or more years of experience
    13

    Which best describes your years of experience making public presentations and writing technical reports?
    • Less than five years of experience
    • Five to six years of experience
    • Seven to eight years of experience
    • Nine or more years of experience
    Required Question

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