Engineer II @ City of Virginia Beach
placeVirginia Beach, Virginia, United States
businessOn Site
scheduleFull time
Posted 5 days ago
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Engineer II/III - Stormwater Project Manager
Join the Stormwater Engineering Center at the City of Virginia Beach in delivering vital stormwater infrastructure and managing key projects for urbanized and coastal environments.
Role Overview
The selected candidate will work in the Project Management section of the Stormwater Engineering Center, within the Department of Public Works. Based on qualifications, the position may be classified as Engineer II or Engineer III.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage stormwater CIP projects and those funded by other sources
- Review complex reports, studies, conceptual designs, and preliminary engineering reports
- Oversee project development including planning, design, engineering, and construction support
- Manage bid and contract processes for design and construction
- Prepare and conduct materials for public meetings
Candidate Qualifications
Candidates must be self-motivated, highly organized, and have excellent writing and communication skills. The role emphasizes a hands-on approach in a diverse land-use setting including urbanized and coastal environments.
Key skills/competency
- Project Management
- Stormwater Engineering
- Infrastructure
- Public Works
- Engineering Reports
- Design Reviews
- Bid Management
- Contract Management
- Communication
- Planning and Development
How to Get Hired at City of Virginia Beach
🎯 Tips for Getting Hired
- Research City of Virginia Beach's culture: Study their public works and engineering priorities.
- Customize your resume: Highlight stormwater and project management experience.
- Prepare examples: Demonstrate successful infrastructure project oversight.
- Practice clear communication: Emphasize report and public meeting skills.
📝 Interview Preparation Advice
Technical Preparation
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Review stormwater system design guidelines.
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Study CIP project management documents.
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Familiarize with engineering cost estimation.
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Practice technical report analysis.
Behavioral Questions
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Describe a time you led a project.
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Explain handling complex stakeholder communication.
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How do you stay organized under pressure?
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Discuss overcoming project challenges.
Frequently Asked Questions
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