City Engineer

City of Winchester, VA

• $110K — $130K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in civil engineering or related field required; Master's Degree preferred.
  • Five years of municipal engineering experience required, with at least two years in a supervisory role.
  • Valid Professional Engineering license required; ability to obtain Virginia PE license within one year.
  • Certified Floodplain Manager certification required or ability to obtain within one year.
  • Virginia Erosion and Stormwater Dual Combined Administrator certificate required or ability to obtain within one year.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the Engineering Division as Division Manager.
  • Inspect field projects to ensure compliance with specifications.
  • Prepare and monitor annual operating budgets for the division.
  • Collaborate on planning and execution of capital improvement projects.
  • Oversee design and inspection of City infrastructure projects.
  • Respond to inquiries regarding engineering projects and programs.
  • Coordinate review of plans and designs for new developments.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package available.
  • Opportunities for professional development and certifications.
  • Supportive work environment in a fast-paced setting.
  • Engagement in impactful community projects.
  • Potential for career advancement within the Public Services Department.
Full Job Description
Salary : $110,000.00 - $130,000.00 Annually
Location : Winchester, VA
Job Type: Full-time Classified
Department: Public Services Department
Division: Public Services Engineering Division
Opening Date: 10/05/2026
Closing Date: 12/5/2026 5:00 PM Eastern
FLSA: Exempt

Description
Are you ready to make an impact in a fast-paced, high-energy environment? We're looking for a City Engineer to lead our Engineering Division and oversee the planning, design, construction, and inspection of City infrastructure projects.

Duties and Responsibilities
• Serves as Division Manager for the Engineering Division
• Inspects field projects to confirm conformance to specifications
• Prepares budget estimates based on the anticipated needs of the division and monitors the annual operating budgets of the division
• Collaborates on successful planning and completion of various capital improvement projects within the City
• Oversees the design, project management, and inspection of City infrastructure, including but not limited to stormwater systems, water and sewer improvements, traffic systems, buildings and other capital improvements where some design work is completed in-house and some is completed by the City's consultants
• Responds to inquiries and provides general information concerning engineering projects and programs
• Coordinates review of proposed plans, design concepts and as-builts related to new development and capital projects
• Assembles bid packages for capital projects
• Serves as Program Administrator for the City's Stormwater and Floodplain Management programs
• Maintains records of acceptance of City water, sanitary sewer, storm sewer and streets.

Requirements

Education and/or Experience: A Bachelor's Degree in civil engineering or related field is required. Master's Degree is preferred. Five years of municipal-related engineering experience is required, with a minimum of two years in a supervisory role.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Possession of a valid and appropriate driver's license; possession of a valid Professional Engineering license issued by a State Board of Engineering Examiners, with ability to obtain Virginia PE license within one year; possession of Certified Floodplain Manager certification, or ability to obtain within one year; possession of Virginia Erosion and Stormwater Dual Combined Administrator certificate, or ability to obtain within one year.
Job Posting Statement

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Do you have a valid driver's license?
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Do you have a Professional Engineering License?
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If you selected yes to question 2, please provide the state of licensure and license number.
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