Principal Engineer

Salary

$79,009.00 - $148,783.00 Annually

Location

Prince William County, VA

Job Type

Full-Time (PF)

Department

PARKS, RECREATION AND TOURISM

Job Number

201207260

Closing

7/11/2022 11:59 PM Eastern

GRADE

C45

Starting Salary

$79,009.00 - $87,500

Introduction

Come grow with us! A career-defining opportunity awaits an accomplished design professional with a passion for parks, people, and design.
Would you like to work in a progressive Parks, Recreation & Tourism agency, which provides challenging and rewarding work? Are you interested in long range planning and short-term implementation? The Department Parks, Recreation & Tourism is looking for you! Prince William County, Department of Parks & Recreation has an exceptional full time career opportunity for a Principal Engineer to join a team of talented capital project managers in one of Virginia's most beautiful and robust park systems. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to learn new skills and to put their experience and education to the test in a fast paced, results driven organization. The Planning and Capital Projects Division deliver first class projects on time and within budget on a robust set of projects ranging from cyclical maintenance to full park design, natural and cultural resource protection and construction. Apply today and make your mark in a large, progressive agency in the midst of tremendous growth.

ABOUT THIS ROLE:
Parks recently updated its strategic vision and incorporated Prince William County's Strategic Vision into action plans The primary duties of the position include: Performing advanced level professional work developing plans and construction drawings for the development and maintenance of park construction projects in accordance with the County's overall Comprehensive Plan and Design and Construction Manual.
The incumbent will manage complex design and construction projects from inception to project close out with a high degree of autonomy.
Responsibilities include managing an entire phase of project development such as design or construction; coordinating, reviewing, and approving plans and specifications for construction; coordination and involvement in the public process, performing constructability reviews, evaluating bids, negotiating design contracts, and making feasibility recommendations; and managing and evaluating projects budget and schedule. The Principal Engineer will also design and construct designs and construction of recreation projects which includes, road way and parking construction, not limited to facilities and building, recreational fields and sidewalks or trails.

PREFERENCES:
In addition to meeting minimum qualifications, the professional best suited for this expert level position will be naturally inclined to be a strong advocate for passive and active recreation, and cultural and natural resource protection. We are excited to welcome a person enthusiastic about cultivating a high-performance work culture. He or she must be able to work in a fast-paced environment while providing planning and communication skills. Superb communication and organizational skills are mandatory in order to establish and exceed customer and stakeholder expectations. Experience working for an accredited agency is a plus.

SCHEDULE REQUIREMENTS:
Monday through Friday, but may require occasional after hours, evenings or weekend.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
N/A

ENTRY SALARY RANGE:
$79,009.00 - $87,500

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MINIMUM EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 4 years of related experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Building Development:
Valid Driver's License; Must become certified as a Technical Assistant to the Building Official in accordance with the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code and the Virginia Certification Standards.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Positions in this class typically require: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work.

Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, work space restrictions, intense noises and travel.

NOTE

The above position description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

The position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and the requirements of the job change.

Prince William County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Prince William County Government offers medical plans with corresponding pharmacy and basic vision coverage, as well as dental plans and a separate vision plan.

Full-time and part-time Prince William County Government employees are eligible to participate in our plans; however, the level and cost of benefits depends on the classification of the position.
The following positions do not accrue leave and are not eligible for holidays or other fringe benefits:

• Temporary
• Provisional
• Seasonal employees