Do you want to apply your expertise for a cause you can feel good about? Do you want to work for an organization that wants you to grow with it and offers tuition reimbursement, certification training, and a chance to learn about multiple industries? Come work for the Town of Leesburg, hometown of the 21st century! Located 35 miles west of the nation's capital in the heart of DC's Wine Country, you'll enjoy a vibrant and authentic community with "big city" amenities. The Town of Leesburg strongly encourages innovation, promotes career development, and offers excellent benefits to employees. Benefits include membership to the Town's full-service recreation center, enrollment into the Virginia Retirement System, excellent healthcare insurance, and other fringe benefits.
Who We're Looking For
If you identify with the following descriptions, then you may be perfect for the Town of Leesburg:
Creative problem solver
Proactive self-starter
Life-long learner
Strong team player
Passionate about excellent customer service
Positive, can-do attitude
Effective communicator
Desire to impart knowledge to others
"Early adopter" of new technologies
What You'll Be Doing
This position requires senior level engineering work within the Department of Public Works and Capital Projects with the primary function of managing design and construction for the Town’s capital improvement program. Work involves managing engineering consultants and contractors, reviewing engineering and construction plans for compliance with codes, regulations, Town standards, and best construction practices, and working with consultants regarding plan approval for the capital improvement program.
Bachelor’s Degree in civil engineering or a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience. Four years’ experience in civil engineering design or construction. Must have a valid driver’s license and a safe driving record.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related field. Four to ten years’ experience in design and construction of civil engineering projects. Professional Engineer; Certified Construction Manager. Bilingual in English/Spanish.
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's Employee Benefits page.
About Town of Leesburg
The Town of Leesburg, VA (pop. 51,000+) founded in 1758, is one of Virginia's most attractive and vibrant communities. As the seat of government for one of the fastest growing counties in the United States, Leesburg has been successful at preserving its heritage while embracing the advantages of close proximity to Washington, D.C. Located 35 miles west of the nation’s capital, the Town covers approximately 12 square miles.
The Town of Leesburg is a customer service oriented organization that values teamwork, leadership, technology and performance excellence.
For additional information visit our website at www.leesburgva.gov
