Salary: $99,351.40 - $178,832.52 Annually
Location : Leesburg, VA
Job Type: FT Salary W BN
Job Number: 27-00786
Department: Building and Development
Opening Date: 09/10/2026
Closing Date: 9/24/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Exempt
Grade: 135

ALL SECTIONS OF THE APPLICATION MUST BE COMPLETED IN ITS ENTIRETY. THE RESUME IS CONSIDERED SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION ONLY. APPLICATIONS THAT ARE INCOMPLETE OR INDICATE 'SEE RESUME' WILL NOT BE TAKEN INTO CONSIDERATION.

Introduction

Located in the western part of the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, Loudoun County is a dynamic community that has experienced significant growth over the past decades with changing development environments, ranging from transit-oriented development at our new Metrorail stations, to redevelopment of existing neighborhoods, to maintaining and fostering our vibrant rural economy in the western part of the county. These factors create a lively atmosphere and agile work environment.

Job Summary
The Loudoun County Department of Building and Development is looking for a dynamic, collaborative leader to serve as Engineering Division Manager. The role calls for someone who combines strong leadership and technical expertise with the judgment to manage strategically and the communication skills to build excellent working relationships across County government, the development community, and the public.

As a member of the Department's senior staff, the Engineering Division Manager runs the day-to-day operations of a workgroup of more than 20 staff, including four direct reports. The manager works to build stronger cooperation across work groups, apply codes and regulations consistently and fairly, and oversee the Division's budget and strategic initiatives. The job also means regular contact with a wide range of people: the County Attorney's Office, state code and investigative officials, the County Attorney, contractors, developers, engineers, architects, and residents, all in service of protecting the health, safety, welfare, and prosperity of Loudoun County's residents and businesses.

The position is eligible for a $6,000 hiring bonus under the County's Hiring and Retention Bonus Program.

Hiring salary is commensurate with experience.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering from a four year college or university accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technologies with coursework related to the assigned area; six (6) years of professional engineering and construction management work experience of a complex nature with direct design as well as administrative experience, including three (3) years in a supervisory or management role; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications: Valid Virginia Professional Engineer (PE) Certification; experience managing in a County or local government; experience working in a unionized environment; experience with construction inspections; and, experience managing government contracts and proficiency working with external vendors.

Job Contingencies and Special Requirements

This position requires a valid driver's license, driving record, credit, and criminal background checks. Must be able to inspect existing sites and active construction projects and may be exposed to inclement weather while in the field.

Loudoun County Government offers a variety of benefits to both regular full time and part time employees. To view the comprehensive benefits package we have to offer you when you join our team, please click
Employees hired into Regular Part-Time Intermittent positions are eligible for limited County employee benefit programs, based on the position's regularly scheduled hours. Benefits eligibility for temporary employees are dependent on duration of assignment and number of scheduled hours.