CIVIL ENGINEER (QUALITY CONTROL AND STANDARDS)



Job Details

CIVIL ENGINEER (QUALITY CONTROL AND STANDARDS)
Employer

Arlington County

Salary

$68,723.20 - $118,289.60 Annually

Location

Arlington *METRO-accessible*, VA

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

8203-18C-DES-TT

Department

Department of Environmental Services

Division

DES Engineering

Opening Date

04/20/2018

Closing Date

Continuous

Position Information

Arlington County's Department of Environmental Services (DES) is seeking a Quality Control and Standards Engineer to join their Engineering Bureau. The Engineering Bureau consists of approximately 75 employees who provide full-scale surveying, design, and construction management services for public works capital improvement projects. In addition to the full range of skills which are provided in-house, the Bureau also utilizes contractors and consultants to enhance the capacity of capital improvement projects. The Bureau portfolio consists of complex urban infrastructure capital improvement projects including multimodal transportation, stormwater and green infrastructure, sanitary sewer, water main, and other public works projects that range in budget from $100,000 to $10 million.

This Engineer is responsible for reviewing County CIP (Capital Improvement Program) projects developed by in house staff, and is also responsible for researching and updating design and construction standards and specifications, setting standards, and enforcing policy on technical engineering issues with long-term impacts on the cost and effectiveness of construction for the County. The employee in this position must be able to evaluate project design impacts considering constrained physical environments and competing spatial interests to accomplish project goals.

Specific duties include:

  • Reviewing the designs prepared by the in-house staff engineers for ambiguous or conflicting information which may lead to construction change orders, use of design best practices, constructability, value engineering opportunity, and consistency in plan appearance and content;
  • Reviewing and evaluating industry literature and researching the field of Civil Engineering for public works infrastructure trends and industry best practices, and making recommendations to update methodologies and design and construction standards;
  • Developing quality control checklists to assist designers with checking their work; and
  • Coordinating with various Arlington County Bureaus to update design and construction standards.
The successful candidate will have exceptional communication skills and technical expertise in civil engineering; comprehensive knowledge of current design standards and awareness of industry best practices for a wide range of public works urban infrastructure projects; experience in a construction plan production environment; ability to prioritize tasks under short timelines; and attention to detail, especially regarding nuances during design and construction  that may cost result in additional time, resources, or cost liability to the County.Arlington County's Department of Environmental Services (DES) is seeking a Quality Control and Standards Engineer to join their Engineering Bureau. The Engineering Bureau consists of approximately 75 employees who provide full-scale surveying, design, and construction management services for public works capital improvement projects. In addition to the full range of skills which are provided in-house, the Bureau also utilizes contractors and consultants to enhance the capacity of capital improvement projects. The Bureau portfolio consists of complex urban infrastructure capital improvement projects including multimodal transportation, stormwater and green infrastructure, sanitary sewer, water main, and other public works projects that range in budget from $100,000 to $10 million.

This Engineer is responsible for reviewing County CIP (Capital Improvement Program) projects developed by in house staff, and is also responsible for researching and updating design and construction standards and specifications, setting standards, and enforcing policy on technical engineering issues with long-term impacts on the cost and effectiveness of construction for the County. The employee in this position must be able to evaluate project design impacts considering constrained physical environments and competing spatial interests to accomplish project goals.

Specific duties include:
  • Reviewing the designs prepared by the in-house staff engineers for ambiguous or conflicting information which may lead to construction change orders, use of design best practices, constructability, value engineering opportunity, and consistency in plan appearance and content;
  • Reviewing and evaluating industry literature and researching the field of Civil Engineering for public works infrastructure trends and industry best practices, and making recommendations to update methodologies and design and construction standards;
  • Developing quality control checklists to assist designers with checking their work; and
  • Coordinating with various Arlington County Bureaus to update design and construction standards.
The successful candidate will have exceptional communication skills and technical expertise in civil engineering; comprehensive knowledge of current design standards and awareness of industry best practices for a wide range of public works urban infrastructure projects; experience in a construction plan production environment; ability to prioritize tasks under short timelines; and attention to detail, especially regarding nuances during design and construction  that may cost result in additional time, resources, or cost liability to the County.

Selection Criteria

Minimum: Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering plus progressively responsible experience in civil engineering design or design review of infrastructure projects and PE Licensure in Virginia, or a state with reciprocity.

Substitution: Experience may not be substituted for the Engineering Degree requirement.

Desirable: Preference may be given to candidates with a Master's Degree in Civil Engineering and experience in one or more of the following:

  • Using a wide variety of civil engineering design standards, guidelines, and best practices in the fields of transportation, stormwater, water mains, and sanitary sewers;
  • Identifying design oversights and conflicts, evaluating plans for constructability and working with typical capital project plan set contents and formats; and/or
  • Developing and reviewing plans for capital projects guided by design manuals, including:
    • AASHTO Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets;
    • VDOT Road and Bridge Standards/Specifications;
    • VDOT Drainage Manual, Virginia Work Area Protection Manual;
    • Virginia Stormwater Management Handbook;
    • Virginia Erosion and Sediment Control Handbook;
    • Manual for Uniform Traffic Control Devices;
    • AWWA Manuals for Pipe Design and Installation; and/or
    • ASCE Gravity Sanitary Sewer Design and Construction.

Special Requirements

This position will require travel around Arlington County for various meetings, field inspections, and site visits. Applicant must possess, or obtain by time of appointment, a valid motor vehicle operator's license from the applicant's place of residence, or be willing to use alternative means of transportation.

Additional Information

Work Hours: Core work hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. 

Completion of the Supplemental Questionnaire is required as part of the application process for this position. You may further describe your experience by attaching a resume. However, please do not give "see resume" as a response to the questions. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Arlington County Government employee benefits depend on whether a position is permanent, the number of hours worked, and the number of months the position is scheduled.

Specific information on benefits and conditions of employment can be found on the Arlington County Human Resources Department website: www.arlingtonva.us/pers.


Permanent, Full-Time Appointments
All jobs are permanent, full-time appointments unless otherwise stated in the announcement. The following benefits are available:

Paid Leave: Vacation leave is earned at the rate of four hours biweekly. Leave accrual increases every three years until eight hours of leave are earned biweekly for twelve or more years of service. Sick leave is earned at the rate of four hours biweekly. There are eleven paid holidays each year.

Health and Dental Insurance: Three group health insurance plans are offered - a network open access plan, a point-of-service plan, and a health maintenance organization. A group dental insurance plan is also offered. The County pays a significant portion of the premium for these plans for employees and their dependents. A discount vision plan is provided for eye care needs.

Life Insurance: A group term policy of basic life insurance is provided at no cost to employees. The benefit is one times annual salary. Additional life insurance is available with rates based on the employee's age and smoker/non-smoker status.

Retirement: The County offers three vehicles to help you prepare for retirement:  a defined benefit plan, a defined contribution plan (401(a)), and a deferred compensation plan (457).  The defined benefit plan provides a monthly retirement benefit based on your final average salary and years of service with the County.  You contribute a portion of your salary on a pre-tax basis to this plan.  General employees contribute 4% of pay; uniformed public safety employees contribute 7.5% of pay. Employees become vested in the plan at five years of service. The County also contributes to this plan. 

For general employees, the County also contributes 4.2% of pay to a defined contribution plan (401(a)) . The County also matches your 457 contribution, up to $20 per pay period, in this plan.  The 457 deferred compensation plan allows you to set aside money on either a pre-tax (457b) or post-tax (457 Roth) basis up to the IRS annual limit.  New employees are automatically enrolled with a pre-tax contribution equal to 2% of your base pay.

Other Benefits: The County also offers health, dependent care, and parking flexible spending accounts; long-term care insurance; tuition assistance; transit and walk/bike to work subsidies; a college savings plan; wellness programs; training opportunities; and a variety of other employee benefits.


Permanent, Part-Time Appointments:
Part time employees who work ten or more hours per week receive paid leave and benefits in proportion to the number of hours worked per week.


Limited Term Appointments:
Benefits are the same as permanent appointments except that the employees do not achieve permanent status.


Temporary Regular Appointments:
Temporary regular employees who work 30 hours or more per week are eligible for health, dental, and basic life insurance as described above.  They are also eligible for vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays. 

Temporary Seasonal and Occasional Appointments: 
Temporary employees who work on a seasonal basis or variable hours receive sick leave, but do not normally receive other paid leave or benefits. Exceptions are noted in individual announcements.

01
Do you have a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering?
  • Yes
  • No
02
Do you have a PE License in the Commonwealth of Virginia, or from a State with reciprocity?
  • Yes
  • No
03
Please describe your experience in civil engineering design or design review of infrastructure projects. Include detailed information on the specific disciplines you reviewed and project locations, scopes, sizes, and construction budgets.
04
Please describe your experience using a wide variety of civil engineering design standards, guidelines, and best practices in the fields of transportation, stormwater, water mains, and sanitary sewers
05
Please describe your experience identifying complex design and construction conflicts, evaluating plans for constructability and working with typical construction drawing/plan set contents and formats.
06
Please indicate which design manuals you have experience using to design and/or review the design of construction projects:
  • AASHTO Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets, VDOT Road and Bridge Standards/Specifications
  • VDOT Drainage Manual
  • Virginia Work Area Protection Manual
  • Virginia Stormwater Management Handbook
  • Virginia Erosion and Sediment Control Handbook
  • Manual for Uniform Traffic Control Devices
  • AWWA Manuals for Pipe Design and Installation
  • ASCE Gravity Sanitary Sewer Design and Construction
  • None of the above

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Employer
Arlington County
Address
2100 Clarendon Blvd, Suite 511

Arlington, Virginia, 22201
Phone
703-228-3500

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