Stormwater Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 24, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 23, 2026. Arlington County scores A on the Alion truth index.
IMPORTANT NOTICES:
- Arlington County requires all applicants to thoroughly complete each section of the application, including prior job responsibilities, duties, and supplemental questions. While you may attach a resume, it will not replace a completed application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
- Employees that are registered as a Professional Engineer will be eligible for an additional pay premium of $2,600 annually.
The Department of Environmental Services (DES) is seeking an experienced Stormwater Engineer to work in the Office of Sustainability and Environmental Management as a member of the Stormwater Infrastructure Team. This position will provide professional engineering expertise, project management, administrative support and coordination for the Bureau, County staff, the public and other external agencies.
Specific duties include:
- Applying standard engineering principles and practices to troubleshoot and resolve system problems during normal and emergency operations;
- Planning, preparing and/or reviewing design and construction engineering plans for short-and long-term civil engineering projects;
- Reviewing/interpreting new regulations, technical information, and other material to determine impact on work unit and to recommend methods for implementation;
- Reviewing site plans/engineering construction plans/contract plans to provide comments, and recommends modifications;
- Reviewing public right-of-way permits to ensure proposed work under such permits does not conflict with, or damage existing public water, sanitary and storm infrastructure;
- Performing site visits before, during, and after plan review process to ensure familiarity with all aspects of site design and constructability;
- Reviewing the work of outside consultants who provide design services on projects;
- Instructing and training other engineers, technicians, and trades employees in the maintenance, operation and application of a variety of administrative and/or operational systems;
- Reviewing master plans and translating information to short-term priorities and needs; and
- Providing consultation to other staff, citizens, and developers regarding assigned area.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor's degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical or other applicable Engineering discipline.
Experience:
Engineer I: No experience is required.
Engineer II: Significant professional-level engineering work experience OR Considerable professional-level engineering work experience plus at least 1 of the required certifications
Engineer III: Progressively responsible significant professional-level engineering work experience OR Significant professional-level engineering work experience plus at least 2 of the required certifications
(Progression through each level is part of a multi-grade career ladder and is based on a combination of education, experience and the achievement of competencies.)
Substitution: Experience may not be substituted for the Engineering Degree requirement. A Master's Degree in Civil Engineering may be substituted for one year of Engineering experience.
Desirable: Preference may be given to candidates with experience in one or more of the following:
- Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in the Commonwealth of Virginia or a state with reciprocity;
- Preparing construction contract documents for bidding process;
- Using PCSWMM software or other similar variants for stormwater, wastewater, watershed, and water distribution systems modeling;
- Conducting presentation to stakeholders, including citizens and government officials; and/or
- Grant application writing and grant funding administration experience.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
The following licensure, certifications, or trainings may be required based on assignment for Engineer II and Engineer III Levels:
- Project Management Professional (PMP);
- Certified Flood Plain Manager;
- Arlington County Project officer; and
- VDOT Advanced Work Zone Traffic Control.
Background Check: A pre-employment criminal records check will be conducted. It will include checks of the following: criminal record, driving record, education, professional licensure, and credit history. You will be required to sign a release authorizing the County to obtain your background information.
Driver's License: This position will require travel around Arlington County for various meetings and field inspections. The selected candidate must possess, or obtain by time of appointment, and maintain, a valid driver’s license, and must provide or authorize Arlington County to obtain a copy of official driving record. Any offer of employment may be contingent upon favorable review of the applicant’s driving record. Alternatively, the applicant must have the ability and willingness to use alternative methods of transportation to perform assigned duties and responsibilities at locations other than the primary worksite.
Resume Requirement: A complete application includes a resume. Please attach your resume to the application and verify that the details of your application provide further evidence of your experience and qualifications as displayed on your resume.
Please complete each section of the application including the supplemental questions. Your responses to the supplemental questions are required because they provide us with specific information necessary to evaluate your qualifications for this position. These responses are considered part of the selection process. A resume may be attached; however, it will not substitute for a completed application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please do not write "see resume" as a response to the questions. In accordance with § 19.2-392.15, applicants are not required to provide information regarding sealed arrests, charges, or convictions in response to any questions or inquiries during the hiring process.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Work Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Telework opportunities available.
The official job titles are Engineer I, II and III. The positions are part of a multi-grade career ladder from junior through senior and the overall annual salary range is $83,158.40 - $149.240.00. Individuals appointed to positions can progress through each level based on a combination of education, experience, and the achievement of competencies.
Salary ranges:
Engineer I: $83,158.40 - $128,876.80
Engineer II: $87,318.40 - $135,324.80
Engineer III: $96,304.00 - $149,240.00
This position is eligible for County government employee benefits that include health, dental, vacation and sick leave, commuter transportation subsidies, tuition reimbursement, as well as a generous retirement plan.
For more information on Arlington's generous benefits and retirement plan, click here.
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