Civil Engineer

Albemarle County Service Authority

HAS THE FOLLOWING EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY :

CIVIL ENGINEER

Position Summary : Performs responsible professional work in the design, preparation and review of utility plans and specifications for private development and Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects. Provides project management for these projects, including directing inspectors to ensure the utilities are constructed in accordance with specifications. Provides maintenance and support of ACSA database and the Geographic Information System (GIS). Interacts with the public, other governmental agencies, and the private sector, providing information to assist in the planning of expansion of the utility system. Participates in the development of long-range planning for utility improvements and upgrades to the existing system. Supervision is exercised over assisting technical and clerical personnel, construction inspectors, and engineering technicians. Work is performed under the regular supervision of the Director of Engineering and receives assignments from the Executive Director.

Minimum Qualifications : Must have the use of sensory skills to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public using the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle or feel objects and controls; Physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office related equipment such as, but not limited to, a personal computer, engineering plotter, large format scanner / copier, calculator, copier, and fax machine; Some standing, walking, moving, climbing, carrying, bending, kneeling, crawling, reaching, and handline, pushing and pulling; Able to enter and exit all confined spaces such as trenches, manholes and pumping stations; Ability to handle loads of up to 125 lbs.; Ability to work remotely.

Virginia E.I.T. (Engineer-in-Training) designation by examination in the Fundamentals of Engineering or meet the minimum requirements of such examination in the State of Virginia. Possession of a valid appropriate driver's permit issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.

A bachelor's degree in civil engineering, 3 to 5 years of experience in professional engineering work in the water / wastewater utility field including experience in surveying and drafting, and strong computer and technical skills including AutoCAD and GIS. Experience in hydraulic modeling preferred but not required.

Starting Salary Range : $82,497-$98,996

ACSA is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Position Open Until Filled

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Albemarle County Service Authority, 168 Spotnap Road., Charlottesville, VA, 434 / 977-4511  or visit our website at

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