Engineer IV

Salary : $87,024.91 - $145,041.94 Annually
Location : FAIRFAX (EJ32), VA
Job Type: FT Salary W BN
Job Number: 26-00546
Department: DPWES Capital Facilities
Opening Date: 04/18/2026
Closing Date: 5/15/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Pay Grade: S29
Posting Type: Open to General Public

Job Announcement

$5,000 Signing Bonus*

Seeking the next exciting challenge in your career? Join the award-winning organization of the Building Design and Construction Division (BDCD), Building Construction Branch, in Capital Facilities Fairfax County Government & be a part of this professional organization managing the construction of County government facilities.

The Fairfax County Department of Public Works and Environmental Services (DPWES), Capital Facilities (CAP), Building Design and Construction Division (BDCD), Building Construction Branch (BCB), seeks an architect, civil engineer, structural engineer, mechanical engineer or electrical engineer to serve as construction manager overseeing all phases of construction contract administration for building projects. Professionally and collaboratively perform all phases of construction contract administration for new construction and renovation projects, interfacing with project stakeholders and using agencies.

DPWES is a diverse, nationally-accredited and award-winning public works agency with approximately 1,000 employees providing solid waste, capital facility development, wastewater, stormwater, urban forestry, and land acquisition management services for the most populous county in Virginia. Join our team to help us protect the environment and serve the people of Fairfax County by creating and preserving a sustainable community that is an ideal place to live, work, and play for everyone.

Fairfax County Government is committed to our employees, and offers comprehensive benefits, including a defined-benefit retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; paid leave; tuition reimbursement; and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Through our LiveWell Program and the County Benefits Division, we endeavor to cultivate a culture of wellbeing that empowers, educates and engages employees and retirees to make life-long choices that promote a holistic approach to their physical, mental, emotional, social, spiritual and financial wellness. Please review our awesome benefits:The Building Design and Construction Division is an award-winning organization responsible for implementing all major building, renovation and major capital renewal projects identified in the Fairfax County Capital Improvement Program, including fire stations, libraries, courts, police stations, office buildings, maintenance facilities, parking structures, human services facilities and other major infrastructure and public-private partnership projects.

This position works in the Building Construction Branch of the Building Design and Construction Division, Capital Facilities in Fairfax County Government Center at 12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax, Virginia.

Responsible for timely completion, construction budgets, and the overall quality of assigned projects. Solves complex design or construction problems. Supervises the administration of construction contracts to avoid, mitigate, and resolve contractor claims. Performs all aspects of construction contract bidding, award, and administration. Evaluates pre-qualification requirements for prospective bidders, analyzes safety records, conducts pre-bid meetings, prepares final bid documents, issues contract awards, and conducts pre-construction meetings under the supervision of the section manager. Reviews and approves contractor payments, reviews proposed change orders for entitlement, prepares cost estimates, negotiates change orders, reviews shop drawings, ensures timely and appropriate RFI responses, issues field orders, RFPs, and CCDs. Performs onsite quality control inspections to ensure conformance to construction documents. Evaluates and tracks CPM schedule prepared and updated by the contractor. Coordinates all aspects of project close-out activities; punch list, training, O&M manuals, as-builts, bond release, end-of-warranty inspections, and final completion. Performs detailed constructability reviews of plans and specifications prepared by architectural and engineering firms. Participates in various selection advisory committees, value engineering studies, and other duties as assigned.

Under supervision of the Branch Chief or other assigned supervisor from the building construction branch, serves as a construction manager for all phases of construction administration for capital improvement building projects from contract document preparation through post construction. Works on all aspects of construction procurement methods, such as construction contracts, task orders and purchase orders to ensure quality, timely delivery, and cost effectiveness of the project. Assists in claim avoidance, contract dispute negotiation and resolution, and solving complex engineering or construction problems. Provides technical constructability reviews during all phases of design, coordinates with all stakeholders during construction. Required to safely drive a county vehicle to constructions sites and complies with Capital Facilities safety program and guidelines. Participates in agency and department processes such as interview panels, various committees, studies, including making contributions to staff mentoring/training and may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing business needs of the organization.

CAP is part of the Department of Public Works and Environmental Services (DPWES), please visit us to learn more about CAP and BDCD - Building Construction Branch.

This position is crucial in promoting communication, teamwork and collaboration with other branches and colleagues across BDCD. The successful applicant must be highly motivated and possess the skills necessary to work in a fast-paced collaborative team environment. Candidates must have excellent written, analytical, and verbal communication skills.

Note: Multiple positions may be filled with this recruitment.

*A $5,000 signing bonus is available to new county employees hired in the Engineer IV position.
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, four years of progressively responsible professional experience in the appropriate engineering or architectural field.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:

• A valid driver's license.
• Possession of a valid Virginia Professional Engineer or Architect license.

An individual who possesses a valid Professional Engineer or Architect license in another state will be granted a temporary exemption to this requirement pending the Board for Architects, Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, Certified Interior Designers & Landscape Architects decision regarding that individual's application for reciprocity.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background and driving record check to the satisfaction of the employer.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Three or more years of experience in construction management tasks such as reviewing plans & specifications, schedule analysis, cost control, QA/QC, safety management, communication & reporting, construction contract administration.
• Three or more years of experience in construction contract administration of complex building and major public works projects.
• Extensive experience and knowledge of construction schedules including schedule logic and software programs, construction claims and their mitigation.
• Proven track record of information technology skills including use of Microsoft Office software such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Advanced information technology skills including use of Microsoft Project or Primavera scheduling software.
• At least two years of experience of local, federal, and state building and site development codes.
• Certified Construction Manager (CCM).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to lift 30 pounds overhead. Ability to participate in and understand verbal conversations at typical speaking volume and pace as well as respond to audio alarms and verbal warnings on construction sites, over the phone, and in the office workplace. Ability to produce organized and legible handwritten, typed/computer generated documents including the use of graphics. Ability to use computers/computer software for communication, report generation, electronic file-keeping, project metrics analysis, and project tracking purposes. Able to safely climb ladders up to 25 feet per floor with the potential of multiple floors and able to go up and down stairs for multi-story buildings. Must be able to physically negotiate rough terrain and typical construction site conditions to perform inspections at jobsites, vendor/fabrication facilities, or potential future jobsites. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview and may include exercise.

BONUS ELIGIBILITY:
Positions within this classification that are general merit may be eligible for a one-time hiring incentive bonus for new county employees only. This bonus program requires a signed payback agreement between the department and employee.

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.

Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.
Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. TTY 703-222-7314. EEO/AA/TTY.

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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:

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

• Engineering
• Architecture
• Civil engineering
• Architectural engineering
• Other (related field)
• Other (non-related field)
• Not applicable

04

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

How many years of full-time equivalent professional progressively responsible 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 to less than eight years
• Eight years or more

06

Do you currently possess a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

07

Do you have a valid Professional Engineer (PE) or Registered Architect (RA) license from the Commonwealth of Virginia or similar registration from another state and can achieve Virginia registration within one year of the start of employment?

• Yes
• No

08

If you responded "Yes" to the previous question, please list your license number, the expiration date, and the state in which you are licensed. If this is not applicable to you, enter "N/A".
09

How many years of progressively responsible professional experience do you possess in the construction management for projects?

• 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 to less than eight years
• Eight years or more

10

In which of the following building types do you have experience? Check all that apply.

• Residential
• Commercial
• Institutional
• Industrial or manufacturing
• Public works
• None of the above

11

Which of the following tasks have you performed or been a part of during the planning, design, and bidding phases of a project? Check all that apply.

• Project schedule development
• Meeting facilitation
• Consultant selection and contract negotiations
• Consultant invoice review
• Construction document review
• Value engineering
• Obtaining permits (local, state, and/or federal)
• Underground utility coordination
• Equipment manufacturer selection
• General contractor pre-qualification
• Bid analysis
• None

12

Which of the following construction management tasks have you performed? Check all that apply.

• Construction schedule review
• Change order processing & negotiation
• Progress/coordination meetings
• Quality control and Construction Inspection
• Review and process RFIs & submittals
• None of the above

13

Which of the following software programs are you proficient at using? Check all that apply.

• Microsoft Project
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Bluebeam/Acrobat or equal pdf markup tool
• AutoCAD/Revit
• None of the above

Required Question