Assistant City Engineer

Post Date

Jul 08, 2026

Location

Charlottesville,
Virginia

ZIP/Postal Code

22903
US
Sep 16, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Perm

Category

Civil Engineering

Req #

RIC-54fcb2ee-0651-4dd2-9184-3d371f3d21a1

Pay Rate

$100k - $120k (estimate)

Job Description

Reviews
public and private plans of development for compliance for zoning, codes
and regulations, inspects projects and works with customers to resolve
identified issues.
Administers
the Public Rights of Way (PROW) program for private utility companies
ensuring compliance with State law and City codes. Including but not
limited to reviewing applications, plans, issuing permits, and providing
construction administration.
Administers
the Neighborhood Drainage Program (NDP) including reviewing projects
applications, visiting sites, preparing documents, managing the financing
and overseeing construction administration.
Provides
oversight and support for Erosion and Sediment Control and Virginia
Stormwater Management Programs.
Reviews
and approves building permit application and determining eligibility and
compliance for issuing building permits.
Supervises,
trains, monitors, and evaluates the performance of subordinate engineers.
Provides input on hiring, work objectives, and discipline; and in
accordance with established personnel policies and procedures. Assists the
City Engineer in establishing professional standards for work quality and
accountability.
Assists
with and/or performs surveys, preparation of design criteria, designs,
analyses, specification, plans, investigations, cost estimates and related
matters.
Assists
in code development, technical specifications, and design standards.
Assists
in monitoring and reporting on division budget.
Provides
guidance to staff, owners, developers, engineers, contractors on concerns,
compliance issues, and plans to ensure compliance with laws, codes,
regulations and ensure a safe and compliant project. Professionally
engages in discussions with the public, residents, developers, management,
and others to resolve discrepancies and address issues.
May
represent the department at public meetings, preparing and presenting a
variety of reports and information. 
Responsible
for appropriate use and maintenance of City equipment, tools and other
resources, including work time.
Regular
and reliable attendance.
Subject
to being called back to work to the City in emergencies or as needed to
provide necessary services to the public.  Must have the ability to
be contacted and respond based on Departmental guidelines.

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Required Skills & Experience

5-10 years of
experience in an engineering/construction background
Can flex to minimum
3 years of experience if plusses are there
5-10 years of
experience in land development (site planning, grading, stormwater
management, roadway/traffic design)

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

EIT or PE in civil or
structural engineering 
Bachelor's degree in
Civil, Environmental Science, Construction Management, or Engineering

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.