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Engineer I (Professional Engineer Development Program)

Fairfax County Department of Public Works and Environmental Services
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Are you ready for the next first step? Come join us and make a path for your future! 

The Fairfax County Department of Public Works and Environmental Services (DPWES) seeks an entry level – Engineer I to kick start their career, while participating in our Professional Engineer Development Program. 

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: 

• County Benefits 

• Retirement

 Employees in these positions will be working at various work sites, dependent on business area assigned. Work locations could include, Noman Cole Wastewater Treatment Plant, Lorton; Government Center Parkway, and Freds Oak, Burke. 

Selected candidates will learn about and rotate through three of our DPWES Business areas during their first year of employment. These business areas include Capital Facilities, Stormwater, Solid Waste and Wastewater. The PEDP professional will receive assignments from and be supervised by a Professional Engineer from the respective Business Areas. Upon successful completion of the first year, Engineer I’s are promoted to an Engineer II position within DPWES. 

Please visit our website for more information on each DPWES Business area: Public Works & Environmental Services | Public Works and Environmental Services (fairfaxcounty.gov) Positions are full-time merit with health insurance, retirement, and paid leave.

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