Prince William Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $91,162.50 - $152,509.50 Annually
Location : Woodbridge, VA
Job Type: Full-Time (FT)
Job Number: 202610599
Department: PUBLIC WORKS
Division: PUBLIC CONSTRUCTION
Opening Date: 06/12/2026
Closing Date: 6/26/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
GRADE: C45
Hiring Salary: $91,162.50-$129,253 Annually
Introduction
Are you looking for a challenging, yet rewarding job that will help make a difference in the lives of all Prince William County residents? The Prince William County Department of Public Works Construction & Operations Division is looking for a knowledgeable, reliable, and hard-working person to lead our Survey Crew as a Principal Engineer. The Survey Crew is vital to the success of Prince William County infrastructure, which protects our roads, houses, rivers and streams. If this sounds like you, apply now!
About This Role: This position requires a thorough understanding of construction activities and industry-standard surveying practices. Utilizing modern surveying equipment, this position leads a two-person crew responsible for construction sitework layout, stationing, constructability reviews, as-builts, property corner location, and similar activities. The Licensed Surveyor will approve and/or seal plats, as-builts, and other related documents. This class is part of a Principal Engineer Job Family. This position requires technical understanding and working knowledge of engineering/surveying practices and ability to perform related tasks.
Minimum Requirements

• Licensed Surveyor (LS) in the State of Virginia; Candidates that have qualified for the LS exam but have not received licensure by the closing date of this posting must achieve LS within 1 year of start date.
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field from an ABET-accredited university, and 3 years of related experience.

Related experience includes:

• Proficient knowledge and use of modern surveying equipment and related software.
• Development and layout/stakeout of construction-related grades/cut sheets.
• Creation of plats with easements using software and field conditions.
• Location of property corners based on available field conditions and records.
• Accurate documentation and creation of as-builts per industry standards.
• Working knowledge of construction activities and costs.
• Ability to work in both office and field locations in varying weather conditions.
• Working knowledge of industry-related safety requirements.

Preferences:

• 5 years or more years of related experience including proficient operation of modern surveying equipment, integration of field data into Computer Aided Design software, grading plans and layouts, and development of plats;
• Staff/Crew Supervision;
• Certification in OSHA 10;
• Certification in VDOT Work Area Protection (Intermediate);

Special Requirements:

• Must possess a valid Driver's License; Must pass local, state, and federal background check; Must be able to gain access to Marine Corps Base Quantico.
• Must be at least 18 years of age to perform duties which involve handling, applying or otherwise working with hazardous materials.
• Position typically requires climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, lifting, and grasping light to heavy objects.
• Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently.
• Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, odors, dust, gases, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, and intense noises.

Work Schedule:
Normal work week is Monday-Friday 7:00 am-3:00 pm, with a 7.5-hour workday and half-hour lunch, total of 8.0 hour day. Some Saturday work could be required to support crews and projects on rare occasions. This position may also be required to provide support during inclement weather and emergency related events.
Starting Salary Range:
$91,162.50-$129,253
We also offer great benefits, including:

• Retirement from the Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
• 401a and 457 retirement savings and investment plans
• Paid Annual Leave
• Paid Personal Leave
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Optional Group Medical and Dental Health Plans
• Optional Group Life Insurance
• An Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Development Opportunities

Full-time positions with Prince William County Government qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. Click here for additional information.
NOTE: The above position description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department. To view the class description in its entirety,
Prince William County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. We encourage both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
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Prince William County Government offers medical plans with corresponding pharmacy and basic vision coverage, as well as dental plans and a separate vision plan.
Full-time and part-time Prince William County Government employees are eligible to participate in our plans; however, the level and cost of benefits depends on the classification of the position.
The following positions do not accrue leave and are not eligible for holidays or other fringe benefits:

• Temporary
• Provisional
• Seasonal employees

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01
I understand that information provided on my application is used to determine my qualifications. Information on myresume will not substitute for the education, work experience and required fields on the County application. Onlyinformation provided at the time of the application submission will be considered when determining myqualifications. Only responses to Supplemental Questions that can be verified in my submitted education and workexperience will be credited.

• I have read, understand, and acknowledge the above statement.
• I decline to proceed any further in this process.

02
Do you have a Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related field from an ABET-accredited university?

• Yes
• No

03
This position requires specialized and thorough knowledge in a field appropriate to job assignments including theconstruction field, surveying, and site/property layout; Please select the option that reflects your related experience.Please make sure that the option you select corresponds with what is documented in the work history section of yourapplication in order to be credited.

• More than 5 years in the construction/survey field
• 3 to 5 years in the construction/survey field
• Less than 3 years in the construction/survey field

04
How many years of experience do you have utilizing modern survey equipment to develop site layouts/stakeout forgrading projects?

• 5 or more years
• 4 years
• 3 years
• 1-2 years
• Less than 1 year

05
Please select the choice below which best describes your experience supervising a survey crew or similar staff. Pleasemake sure that your response is consistent with the information you provided in the WORK HISTORY section of yourapplication to be credited.

• 5 or more years
• 4 years
• 3 years
• 1-2 years
• Less than 1 year

06
How many years of experience do you have utilizing Computer Aided Design systems and related information tointegrate survey data into grading/topographic plots?

• 5 or more years
• 4 years
• 3 years
• 1-2 years
• Less than 1 year

07
Please quantify your years of experience in locating and/or establishing property corners.

• 5 or more years
• 4 years
• 3 years
• 1-2 years
• Less than 1 year

08
How many years of experience do you have doing basic calculations for grade and excavation quantities?

• 5 or more years
• 4 years
• 3 years
• 1-2 years
• Less than 1 year

09
Is there anything in your personal history that may exclude you from gaining access to Marine Corps BaseQuantico?

• Yes
• No

10
How many years of experience do you have developing as-built plans based on design documents and existing fieldconditions?

• 5 years or more
• 4 years
• 3 years
• 1-2 years
• Less than 1 year

11
The work schedule for this position requires this position to work Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m withpossible emergency/weekend work. Can you accommodate this work schedule and these requirements?

• Yes
• No

12
In the space below, please provide a brief explanation of your experience, roles, andaccomplishments that best qualify you for this position. The information must be verifiablethrough your application entries.
13
Are you a Licensed Surveyor (LS) in the State of Virginia?

• Yes
• No

14
If you answered "yes" to Question 13, will you meet the eligibility requirements for the licensing exam by (post-closing date)?

• Yes
• No

15
Please select all certifications you currently possess:

• OSHA 10
• VDOT Work Area Protection
• Other

Required Question