Salary : $80,776.80 - $141,359.50 Annually
Location : FX. CTY. GOVERNMENT CENTER, 12000 GOVERNMENT CENTER PKWY., FAIRFAX (EJ32), VA
Job Type: FT Salary W BN
Job Number: 26-01238
Department: DPWES Capital Facilities
Opening Date: 08/15/2026
Closing Date: 8/28/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Pay Grade: S27
Posting Type: Open to General Public

Job Announcement

Are you a collaborative engineer passionate about improving our watersheds, stormwater quality, and reducing flooding through the implementation of innovative and sustainable stormwater capital improvement projects?

The Fairfax County Department of Public Works and Environmental Services (DPWES) seeks an Engineer to perform engineering and construction administration work for the Stormwater Construction Branch within the Utilities Design and Construction Division.

Utilities Design and Construction Division is responsible for managing the bid advertisement, contract award processes, and overseeing all aspects of construction contract management for transportation projects and stormwater projects including inspection, testing, code compliance, warranty, and project closeout.

Note: This role is part of the Stormwater Construction Branch, based at the Fairfax County Government Center, located at 12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax, Virginia.

Multiple positions will be filled through this announcement. This position may be eligible for telework following a designated introductory period.
Employment Standards

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

(Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for "Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to") Graduation from a four-year college or university accredited by the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technologies with a bachelor's degree in the appropriate engineering or architectural field; plus, three years of progressively responsible professional experience in the appropriate engineering or architectural field.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
Valid driver's license

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check and a driver's license check to the satisfaction of the employer.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be highly motivated; possess the skills necessary to work in a fast-paced collaborative team environment; organized, and detail oriented as it relates to construction management and documentation and with strong communication skills.
• Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in construction management for stormwater, major utility, or public works projects.
• Three (3) years of experience preparing, procuring, administering, and managing construction and engineering contracts for site or utility construction.
• Experience with project financial and budgetary planning, tracking, and reporting at the project level.
• Experience in developing and preparing construction specifications.
• Experience in the close-out of construction contracts, to include closing permits, and resolution of punch list items.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to hear and properly respond to typical construction alarms and verbal warnings on active construction sites. Ability to lift 40 pounds with assistance. Ability to produce organized and legible handwritten, typed/computer generated documents including the use of graphics. Must be able to physically navigate rough and slippery terrain found at typical construction sites to perform field inspections at project construction sites or potential sites for future facilities to make direct observation of work in progress including recognizing unforeseen hazards such as sharp objects, warning signs, slippery surfaces, steep depressions, tripping and fall hazards, sudden movement of heavy equipment. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview and may include exercise.

Fairfax County is home to a highly diverse population, with a significant number of residents speaking languages other than English at home (including ) We encourage candidates who are bilingual in English and another language to apply for this opportunity.

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Merit Positions

Fairfax County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following:

• Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage
• Group Term Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• LiveWell Program
• Flexible Spending Programs
• Paid Leave (annual, sick, parental, volunteer activity, and more!)
• Paid Holidays
• Deferred Compensation
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employees' Child Care Center
• Continuous Learning Opportunities

Please click for a summary of our benefits.

NOTE: Fairfax County Government is a qualifying employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. For more information about the PSLF program:

For additional details please visit the
Non-Merit Positions

1. Non-Merit Benefit Eligible: scheduled to work a minimum 1,040 hours and no more than a maximum of 1,560 hours in a calendar year.
   • Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage
   • Flexible Spending Program
   • Deferred Compensation
2. Temporary: scheduled to work a maximum of 900 hours in a calendar year.
   • No benefits

01

What is the highest level of education that you have completed?

• Less than 12th grade
• High school diploma or GED
• Some college
• Associate's degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree
• Doctorate degree

02

If you answered "Some college" for the highest level of education completed, please indicate the number of quarter or semester hours you have completed towards a related degree.

• Less than 45 quarter hours
• 45 to less than 90 quarter hours
• 90 to less than 135 quarter hours
• 135 to less than 180 quarter hours
• 180 or more quarter hours
• Less than 30 semester hours
• 30 to less than 60 semester hours
• 60 to less than 90 semester hours
• 90 to less than 120 semester hours
• 120 or more semester hours
• Not applicable

03

Please indicate all major(s) or minor(s) for your completed degree(s). Check all that apply.

• Engineering
• Architecture
• Landscape architecture
• Environmental or life sciences
• Construction management
• Other (related field)
• Other (non-related field)
• Not applicable

04

If you selected "Other (related field)" or "Other (non-related fields)" for the previous question, please list the discipline of your degree. If this question does not pertain to you, or you do not have a degree, enter "Not applicable".
05

Have you graduated from a four-year college or university accredited by the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technologies?

• Yes
• No

06

How many years of full-time equivalent professional experience in the appropriate engineering or architectural field do you possess?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five to less than six years
• Six to less than seven years
• Seven years or more

07

Do you currently possess a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

08

How many years of experience of progressively responsible experience do you possess in construction management for stormwater, major utility, or public works projects?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three years or more

09

How many years of experience in managing construction and engineering contracts for site or utility construction do you have?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three years or more

10

How many years of experience in project financial and budgetary planning, tracking, and reporting at the project level do you have?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three years or more

11

Please indicate which of the following software/applications you are proficient using. Check all that apply.

• Project Management Software
• Construction Scheduling Software
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• SharePoint
• None of the above

Required Question