Senior Engineer (Capital Projects)
Do you want to apply your expertise for a cause you can feel good about? Do you want to work for an organization that wants you to grow with it and offers tuition reimbursement, certification training, and a chance to learn about multiple industries? Come work for the Town of Leesburg, hometown of the 21st century! Located 35 miles west of the nation's capital in the heart of DC's Wine Country, you'll enjoy a vibrant and authentic community with "big city" amenities. The Town of Leesburg strongly encourages innovation, promotes career development, and offers excellent benefits to employees. Benefits include membership to the Town's full-service recreation center, enrollment into the Virginia Retirement System, excellent healthcare insurance, and other fringe benefits.
Who We're Looking For
If you identify with the following descriptions, then you may be perfect for the Town of Leesburg:
- Creative problem solver
- Proactive self-starter
- Life-long learner
- Strong team player
- Passionate about excellent customer service
- Positive, can-do attitude
- Effective communicator
- Desire to impart knowledge to others
- "Early adopter" of new technologies
What You'll Be Doing
This position requires senior level engineering work within the Department of Public Works and Capital Projects with the primary function of managing design and construction for the Town’s capital improvement program. Work involves managing engineering consultants and contractors, reviewing engineering and construction plans for compliance with codes, regulations, Town standards, good construction practices, and working with consultants regarding plan approval for the capital improvement program.
Recruitment Qualifications:
Required: Bachelors in Civil Engineering or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience; minimum of four (4) years' experience in Civil Engineering design or Construction; possession of a valid driver's license and a safe driving record.
Preferred: Master's Degree in Civil Engineering or related field; minimum of four (4) to ten (10) years' experience in Design or Construction of Civil Engineering projects; Professional Engineer; Certified Construction Manager, bilingual in English/Spanish.
Supplemental Information:
For more information on the Town's competitive benefits package, please visit the Town's Employee Benefits page.