Deputy Director of Public Works - Engineering & Administration

Salary: $102,035.00 - $226,556.00 Annually
Location : 552 Fort Evans Road, VA
Job Type: RFT
Job Number: 01298
Department: Department of Public Works
Opening Date: 07/09/2026
What You'll Be Doing

This position involves advanced professional engineering work in the design and review of public works projects as well as supervisory work for the Department of Public Works. Tasks include reviewing engineering and construction plans, and documents for compliance with codes, regulations, and Town standards. This position is also responsible for the Transportation Division and the pavement management program, inclusive of bridge inspections and maintenance. Supports the Director of Public Works with management of personnel, management of the Town's bonding program as it relates to land development projects dealing with sureties, bond estimates, and assisting with the management of day-to-day activities in the Department.
For more detailed job descriptions, please visit the Town's Job Descriptions page.
Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree with major course work in civil engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of eight (8) years of experience in civil engineering work, including at least three (3) years of management/supervisory responsibility.
• Current registration as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the Commonwealth of Virginia, or ability to obtain within one (1) year of employment.
• Possession of valid driver's license and a safe driving record.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in civil, environmental, construction management, engineering management or related field.
• Five (5) years of managerial/supervisory experience.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish.

Employee Benefits
The Town offers competitive compensation, affordable health insurance coverage, participation in the Virginia Retirement System, an optional 457(b) retirement plan with a Town matching contribution, flexible spending accounts, voluntary benefits, employee assistance program (EAP), membership to the Town's full-service recreation center, an optional payroll Roth IRA, and generous paid time off. For more information on the Town's robust benefits package, please visit the Town'sEmployee Benefits page.