Program Supervisor, Water Main Design
Company: Fairfax Water
Location: Fairfax
Posted on: January 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Under limited supervision of the Chief Utilities
Engineer, supervises, oversees, and coordinates the work and
activities of the watermain design team engaged in the design of
public water supply facilities. - Supervises, oversees, and
coordinates the work and activities of the survey and engineering
staff in the design of Distribution Sustainability System (DSS)
program and other watermain installation projects by: 1. Developing
the program scope and execution plan annually through a
collaborative project selection process. 2. Scheduling projects and
establishing workload priorities. 3. Providing oversight of survey
and design activities for the DSS program, including preparation of
construction documents, permit applications, easement documents,
cost estimates for Capital Improvement Project budget,
appropriations, and expenditures. 4. Coordinating, tracking, and
overseeing efforts to obtain various easements, permits, and
approvals. 5. Reviewing proposed limits and alignments for water
main installation projects, and performing cost and feasibility
analyses. 6. Preparing, reviewing, and updating project tracking
spreadsheets, databases, and schedules. 7. Ensuring conformance
with the with Fairfax Water design standards. 8. Coordinating
closely with the Planning Department, Transmission and Distribution
Division, and the Construction Department. 9. Making design
recommendations and coordinating with outside agencies (VDOT,
Fairfax County, etc.), utility companies, and others. 10. Analyzing
GIS and other data to prioritize DSS projects. - Oversee design of
other watermain projects as assigned. - Manage consultant-designed
water main installation projects. - Maintain and update Fairfax
Water’s Standard Details manual. - Conducting personnel and
administrative duties to include performance evaluations and
employee development efforts. - Performs other duties and
assignments as required. - Graduation from college with a four-year
degree in Civil Engineering or related field and a minimum of six
years related experience or any equivalent combination of education
- and experience. - Extensive knowledge of civil engineering
principles, computations and drafting methods - Extensive knowledge
of utility design practices, including water mains and related
appurtenances. - Ability to provide technical oversight of the work
of staff - Professional Engineer’s License in Virginia, or relevant
experience to be able to obtain one, is preferred. - Strong
communication and analytical skills - Strong computer skills
including experience using AutoCAD, Microsoft Word and Microsoft
Excel. Experience using ArcGIS, MicroStation, and Microsoft Project
is preferred. - Ability to establish and maintain effective working
relationships with coworkers, supervisors, external clients
(representatives from outside agencies, utility companies, etc.)
and others. - Possession of a valid driver’s license and good
driving record. - Must pass a controlled substance (drug) test for
employment. Compensation details: 98734.9-161750.78 Yearly Salary
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Keywords: Fairfax Water, Washington DC , Program Supervisor, Water Main Design, Engineering , Fairfax, DC
