Structural Engineer (Engineer IV)

$5,000 Sign-On Bonus* Fairfax Countys Facilities Management Department (FMD) is seeking a skilled and forward-thinking structural engineer to lead large scale and complex capital and non-capital projects in occupied county spaces. This is an exciting opportunity for a registered Professional Engineer who thrives on collaboration, problem solving, and delivering high-quality, cost-efficient solutions that support critical county operations. In this senior-level position, you will guide the development, design, and implementation of major structural and civil engineering projects. Working under the general direction of the Project Coordinator (Principal Engineer) and/or the Division Director of Design, Engineering and Construction, you will serve as the countys primary design representativeleading cross functional renewal projects, resolving construction issues, and ensuring project success from concept through completion. Key Responsibilities: - Leads the planning, design, and management of large or complex capital projects in occupied spaces. - Establishes project goals, performance standards, schedules, budgets, and quality benchmarks. - Serves as a subject matter expert for the department and multiple county agencies. - Reviews plans, specifications, and engineering documents for structural and civil systems to ensure compliance with codes, standards, and project requirements. - Performs and reviews engineering calculations, reports, construction drawings, and technical documents. - Signs and seals engineering work as a licensed professional engineer. - Ensures projects are completed on time, meets FMD and industry quality standards, and remains financially and operationally viable. - Leads design projects, collaborates with diverse stakeholders, and solves complex engineering challenges. Note: This position is designated an "Essential Employee." Night and weekend work hours may be required. ## Employment Standards MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following:{rel="noopener noreferrer" tabindex="0"}(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. Possession of a valid Virginia Professional Engineer or Architect license is required. CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED: Valid drivers license Valid Professional Structural Engineer License for the state of Virginia (Required). An individual who possesses a valid Structural Professional Engineer license in another state will be granted a temporary exemption of a maximum of