Principal Engineer
Chesterfield County GovernmentJobsCloseBy Editorial Insights
Chesterfield County Government seeks a Principal Engineer in the Utilities department for a full-time onsite role in Chesterfield, ENG. A bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field, five years of progressive professional engineering experience, and at least one year of supervisory experience are required; a Professional Engineer license is preferred. The role focuses on water and wastewater engineering, applicable laws and regulations, and robust project management, including supervising design, specifications, and cost estimates. To apply, tailor your resume to demonstrate leadership on utility projects, cross‑agency collaboration, and clear communication with internal and external customers; highlight readiness for background checks. Open until filled, first review Sept 7, 2026.
Posting number: 27-00171
Department: Utilities
Job classification: Principal Engineer
Posting type: Open
Categories: Engineering, Utilities
Summary
Bachelor's degree in engineering or a closely related field; five years of increasingly responsible experience in professional engineering; one year of supervisory experience preferred; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Additional Requirements:Possession of a Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
Considerable knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of water and wastewater engineering; of pertinent federal, state and local laws and regulations; of engineering project management methods and techniques. Ability to supervise the preparation of engineering design plans, specifications and cost estimates; to communicate effectively orally and in writing; to operate a personal computer and related software and other standard office equipment; to develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers; to supervise subordinate engineers. Pre-employment drug testing, FBI criminal background check and education/degree verification required.
Examples of duties
- Represent the county as part of a project team to manage impacts to the utilities systems associated with land development proposals in close coordination with the county’s Economic Development, Planning, Environmental Engineering, CDOT, and Building Inspector’s Office.
- Evaluate and make recommendations for improvement to the water distribution and wastewater collection systems using engineering analysis, field data, and standard engineering practices.
- Prepare and review monthly reports, drawings, specifications, cost estimates, and contracts.
- Interact with the public and collaborate with other agencies, consulting firms, internal and external customers.
- Host or attend meetings and presentations with diverse groups of internal and external customers pertaining to the design and construction of the public water and wastewater systems.
- Supervise a team of senior engineers and senior engineering assistant providing the training, guidance, and responsibility for reaching the departments goals and expectations for project completion.
- Perform other work as required