Principal Engineer
2 weeks ago
Location : Chesterfield, VA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 26-00362
Department: Utilities
Opening Date: 11/24/2025
Closing Date: 12/21/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors' degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, mechanical engineering or related engineering field; five years' engineering experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. A Professional Engineer's License preferred. Five years' experience with water and wastewater systems design and/or construction preferred. One year of supervisory experience preferred. Experience and understanding with water and/or wastewater utility (treatment plants, tanks, pump stations, pipelines) design and construction project management is preferred. Current valid driver's license and good driving record required. Based on the Virginia DMV point system, record must not reflect a total of six or more demerit points within the twenty-four months preceding the anticipated hire date, or one major violation of six demerit points within the preceding thirty-six months. Out of state driving records must be obtained by applicant and presented at time of interview. Records must reflect at least three years of history and be dated within thirty days of interview date. Pre-employment drug testing, FBI criminal background check and education/degree verification required.
PLEASE NOTE: Must maintain personal mobile technology as a condition of employment.
Duties
Manages Capital Improvement Program projects from design through construction. Reviews plans and specifications for utilities projects. Monitors the project's construction. Provides technical assistance to the Water Distribution, Wastewater Collections, Water Treatment and Wastewater Treatment Sections. Plans, designs and manages special projects for Utilities Operations and Maintenance divisions. Work closely with the SCADA and instrumentation team to coordinate design efforts on capital projects. Assists engineering supervisor with project planning and development of annual budgets. Drafts permit applications and other regulatory submittals for water, and wastewater projects. May be assigned supervision of future staff as department grows. Perform other work as required. This position is part of an approved Career Development Plan (CDP) and offers career progression opportunities and salary incentives, as funding permits, based on performance, qualifications, and experience.
PLEASE NOTE: Position is open until filled (first review to begin December 1, 2025).
Shift
Monday - Friday; 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Work Location
Utilities
Chesterfield County is an Equal Opportunity Employer Committed to Workforce Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
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01
What is your highest level of education completed? (Please answer accurately. Failure to respond accurately will result in disqualification from consideration.)
- Some High School
- High School/GED
- Some College
- 2 year College degree (Associate's)
- 4 year College degree (Bachelor's)
- Master's Degree
02
Do you have a Professional Engineer (P.E.) License? (Please answer accurately. Failure to respond accurately will result in disqualification from consideration.)
- Yes
- No
03
How many years of experience do you have with municipal water and/or wastewater system design and/or construction management? (Please answer accurately. Failure to respond accurately will result in disqualification from consideration.)
- Less than 1 year
- 1 - 3 years
- 3 - 5 years
- 5 - 10 years
- 10 - 15 years
- More than 15 years
04
How many years of experience do you have with municipal water and/or wastewater systems is specific to treatment plants, ie process or mechanical design or construction management? (Please answer accurately. Failure to respond accurately will result in disqualification from consideration.)
- Less than 1 year
- 1 - 3 years
- 3 - 5 years
- 5 - 10 years
- 10 - 15 years
- More than 15 years
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