Salary : $75,828.00 - $136,489.00 Annually
Location : Public Works - Engineering, VA
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Job Number: 09201
Department: PUBLIC WORKS ENGINEERING
Opening Date: 04/09/2026
FLSA: Exempt
FunctionJoin the City of Hampton as a Sr. Civil Engineer!Are you ready to apply your technical expertise to projects that shape your community? Join the City of Hampton's Department of Public Works as a Sr. Civil Engineer and help shape the infrastructure that keeps our community moving. This position oversees planning, design, and construction activities with a strong focus on infrastructure management. Working independently with limited supervision, the role reports progress through periodic meetings and contributes directly to the success of essential public works projects.
Come work for Hampton, a vibrant waterfront community celebrating and embracing 400 years of history and innovation, creating an even more dynamic future! We are located in the center of the Hampton Roads region and offer lots of waterfront fun, rich and diverse history, and a vibrant restaurant scene. Hampton offers excellent benefits, career and professional development, tuition reimbursement and other benefits. As a proud V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) employer we are committed to supporting veterans and military spouses.
SALARY IS NEGOTIABLE BASED ON QUALIFICATIONS OF CANDIDATE.Minimum Requirements- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related field.
- Three (3) years of full-time equivalent experience in civil engineering.
- Some experience on VDOT funded projects preferred.
- Engineering-in-Training (EIT) certification or equivalent.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license in the State of Virginia preferred.
- Must possess a valid driver's license and must have and maintain a satisfactory driving record based on the City of Hampton's criteria.
- This position is safety sensitive and is subject to testing for alcohol and controlled substances in accordance with the City's current substance abuse policy.
- Must successfully pass a background check prior to any offer of employment or promotion.
Additional Requirements- Requires frequent travel throughout the city.
- Extensive contact with city departments and related outside agencies.
- Requires some duties to be performed after normal working hours and outdoors in all weather conditions.
- The incumbent will be considered "essential personnel" during City emergency situations or at the direction of the City Manager which may include long hours and unusual schedules.
Benefits Overview
This is a summary of benefits associated with permanent, full-time positions. Benefits associated with other positions can be found with specific job listings. Benefits begin on the 1st of the month following one full calendar month of employment in the following benefit plans:
- Sentara Health Medical Insurance
- OptumRx
- Delta Dental Insurance
- Anthem Blue View Vision
- FSA Reimbursement accounts
- Standard: Accident and Critical Illness
- Trust Mark Universal Life Insurance
- Legal Resources Plan
- Mission Square: 457 / Roth IRS / Roth 457 (b) IRA
- Employees begin accruing annual and sick leave immediately.
- Other forms of leave include:
- Maternity Leave
- Parental Bonding Leave
- Care for Sick Parent Leave
- Birthday Leave
- Personal day (available every quarter)
The eleven paid holidays each year include:
- New Year's Day
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
- President's Day
- Memorial Day
- Juneteenth Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Veterans' Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Christmas Day
- Employee's birthday
- A tax deferred retirement plan 457 is offered through the ICMA Retirement Corporation. An after-tax retirement plan, Roth IRA, is offered through the ICMA Retirement Corporation (1-800-669-7400). For more information, see the
- Group life insurance is offered through the VRS and the carrier is the Minnesota Life Insurance Company.
Tax deferred retirement plan 457 is offered through the ICMA Retirement Corporation (1-800-669-7400). For more information, see the - Training and Career Development: The Employee Education Assistance Program (EEAP) encourages employee development through (1) educational programs leading to a degree, (2) skilled craft or trade training leading to a certificate or license and (3) coursework to renew and update skills. Eligibility criteria apply. In addition, the City offers training opportunities in technological, leadership, supervisory, and other areas of government/business knowledge and skill development.
- Medical/Dental and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts are offered on a pre-tax basis in order to reduce the amount of tax the employee pays.
- The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is confidential and personal counseling service for the employee and their immediate family (757-363-6777, 1-800-899-8174 or
- Direct deposit into most banks is a convenient finance feature.
Savings bonds are available to the City's workforce. - Employees are covered for Workers' Compensation where appropriate.
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I have graduated from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
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I have three (3) years of Civil Engineering experience.
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I currently hold an Engineer in Training (E.I.T.) certification or equivalent.
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Do you have a Professional Engineering (PE) License issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia or the ability to obtain one within one (1) year of employment?
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I understand that if selected for this position, I must successfully pass a criminal background check prior to any offer of employment or promotion.
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This position requires that you possess a valid driver's license and have and maintain a satisfactory driving record based on the City of Hampton's criteria. Failure to provide your driver's license number will prevent us from considering your application. Please confirm your driver's license number by entering it below:
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I understand that this position is safety sensitive and is subject to testing for alcohol and controlled substances in accordance with the City's current substance abuse policy.
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