Civil Engineer

Salary : $81,369.60 - $142,396.80 Annually

Location : Stafford County, VA

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 03935

Department : Development Services

Opening Date : 10 / 08 / 2025

Starting Salary : $81,369.60 to $111,883.20 based on experience

Job Description

Performs difficult professional work related to design, construction, and inspection of construction and land development projects. This position is responsible for reviewing development plans, plats, construction cost estimates, specifications, and construction unit pricing. This position also inspects and monitors construction projects, and approves / denies developer securities requests associated with public improvements. Work is performed under general supervision. May supervise technical and / or clerical personnel.

The hiring range for this position is from $81,369.60 to $111,883.20 based on experience.

The full salary range for this position is from $$81,369.60 to $142,396.80 to provide opportunity for growth and development.

Examples of Duties

• Reviews subdivision, site plans, and other development review plans and specifications for local, state, and federal regulatory compliance;
• Reviews developer security cost estimates for proposed public improvements;
• Provides technical review comments and participates in pre-application meetings with property owners, consulting engineers, and developers;
• Interprets various design standards and provides technical information to the public, County staff, and outside engineers and developers;
• Prepares public meeting packages for various boards, commissions, and committees and presents information in a public setting;
• Tracks progress regarding rezoning, Conditional Use Permit (CUP) applications, and the administration of proffers;
• Inspects development construction and prepares reports on status of completion and work remaining;
• Works with various County departments, to include the Department of Planning & Zoning and the Department of Capital Construction;
• Prepares and maintains technical files for related projects;
• Performs related tasks as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Education and Experience

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in civil engineering or related field, and 1 to 2 years of experience in construction or engineering design.

Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) or Engineer in Training (EIT) is preferred.

Please for our full-time benefits.

Note : All employees are required to have direct deposit of their bi-weekly paychecks into one or more financial institution(s) of their choice. Information must be presented at time of hire.

Proper Identification must be shown at time of hire in order to complete the necessary paperwork for compliance with the Immigration Control and Reform Act of 1986.