The City of Lynchburg Jobs Hiring Now
The City of Lynchburg is hiring for 21 open roles on Migrate Mate as of July 15, 2026, concentrated in compliance & risk and business operations, with listed salaries up to about $125,000. Migrate Mate updates The City of Lynchburg's live openings daily. The City of Lynchburg is a municipal government serving the Lynchburg, Virginia community, employing staff across public works, utilities, airport operations, communications, finance, and community services.
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The City of Lynchburg hiring data on Migrate Mate, as of July 15, 2026.
- Open jobs
- 21
- Top team
- Compliance & Risk
- Seniority
- Across all levels
- Work type
- 5% remote or hybrid
- Top location
- Lynchburg
- Salary range
- $42,000–$125,000
Listed salaries for The City of Lynchburg roles on Migrate Mate range from about $42,000 to $125,000 per year across 21 open roles, as of July 15, 2026. Some roles list hourly contract rates.
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Description
The City of Lynchburg Department of Water Resources is looking for an individual that is passionate about protecting public health and the environment to join our award-winning team. If you are interested in making a difference in a community then we have a career for you. Our engineers are working on significant and exciting projects to renew aging infrastructure, protect and restore the environment, and ensure that we provide safe, reliable drinking water to the citizens of Lynchburg. The pay is competitive, the benefits are great, and the rewarding career is invaluable.
Responsibilities include managing projects related to water distribution and storage, sanitary sewer collection, water and wastewater treatment plant maintenance and operation, stormwater collection and BMP management, and other projects within the Department of Water Resources.
A licensed PE Civil Engineer is preferred but not required.
Starting salary is dependent on experience and professional licensing held by applicant.
Salary is negotiable depending on qualifications and experience.
Join Our Team
Check out the competitive benefits offered by the City of Lynchburg!
The City of Lynchburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes everyone!
Essential Duties
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Plans, coordinates and prepares designs, oversees plan preparation, prepares estimates and specifications for various types of engineering projects such as utility systems, water and wastewater treatment systems and environmental quality projects.
Reviews and coordinates the preparation of plans and specifications for various structural, environmental, civil engineering projects and capital improvement projects.
Reviews and provides feedback on private development site plans for water, sewer and stormwater.
Reviews the work of construction crews and contractors for compliance with plans and specifications. Provides technical assistance as needed. Reviews and recommends payment of monthly Requests for Payments.
Provides technical assistance to key project stakeholders.
Visits project sites to gain first-hand knowledge of site conditions.
Serves as project manager for various Department of Water Resources projects; responsible for council reports, advertisements, pre-bid conferences, bid-opening, pre-construction meetings and final inspections.
Monitors projects during construction, reviews shop drawings, checks for compliance to plans. Reviews ongoing work in field as needed.
Responsible for development and management of project budgets and reviews change order requests.
On call for emergency response including City-wide disasters such as snow, ice, windstorms, floods, etc.
Prepares reports and makes presentations to City Administration and Council Committees.
Serves as liaison with regulatory agencies; assures compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations governing environmental and regulatory issues.
Assists in preparation and analysis of operations and capital projects/needs.
Receives and responds to internal and external customer inquiries concerning operations and projects.
Participates in the development and implementation of strategies to create and enhance a team-based environment in accordance with the organizational vision.
Receives and responds to citizen inquiries and complaints, then initiates necessary response, maintenance or repair activities using conflict resolution techniques to coordinate several work groups to resolve issues and follows up and communicates progress until completion.
ADDITIONAL JOB DUTIES
Other duties to provide direct or indirect service to the citizens may be assigned.
When unusual situations occur and /or the City Manager declares a State of Emergency, all City employees may be required to accept special assignments and perform as needed to ensure appropriate service delivery.
SUPERVISORY DUTIES
Dependent on qualifications of applicant, this employee may oversee the work of other engineering staff.
Minimum Education and Experience Required
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree (B.S.) from four-year college or university with major work in civil, or environmental engineering and considerable experience in professional engineering design work and construction.
Possession of Professional Engineering (PE) license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia or the ability to obtain within 6 months of employment is preferred but not required if the applicant has the ability to work toward this requirement.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City officials, other public officials, their representatives and city employees
Additional Requirements
When assigned to the Water Resources Department
Thorough and diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices as related to water treatment and distribution and wastewater collection and treatment,
Thorough knowledge of local, state and federal environmental and safe drinking water regulations.
Thorough knowledge of operating practices involved in water supply and treatment systems and wastewater collection and treatment systems.
Thorough knowledge of the mechanical and hydraulic engineering principles involved in water and wastewater plants.
Thorough knowledge of permitting processes and requirements for water and wastewater systems.Possession of valid driver's license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia with an acceptable driving record that meets the criteria of the City.
Relevant background checks must be completed and approved.
Must successfully complete IS100 and IS700 National Incident Management (NIMS) training within 90 days of employment. May also be required to complete higher levels of NIMS training as determined appropriate for the position.
Description
The City of Lynchburg Department of Water Resources is looking for an individual that is passionate about protecting public health and the environment to join our award-winning team. If you are interested in making a difference in a community then we have a career for you. Our engineers are working on significant and exciting projects to renew aging infrastructure, protect and restore the environment, and ensure that we provide safe, reliable drinking water to the citizens of Lynchburg. The pay is competitive, the benefits are great, and the rewarding career is invaluable.
Responsibilities include managing projects related to water distribution and storage, sanitary sewer collection, water and wastewater treatment plant maintenance and operation, stormwater collection and BMP management, and other projects within the Department of Water Resources.
A licensed PE Civil Engineer is preferred but not required.
Starting salary is dependent on experience and professional licensing held by applicant.
Salary is negotiable depending on qualifications and experience.
Join Our Team
Check out the competitive benefits offered by the City of Lynchburg!
The City of Lynchburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes everyone!
Essential Duties
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Plans, coordinates and prepares designs, oversees plan preparation, prepares estimates and specifications for various types of engineering projects such as utility systems, water and wastewater treatment systems and environmental quality projects.
Reviews and coordinates the preparation of plans and specifications for various structural, environmental, civil engineering projects and capital improvement projects.
Reviews and provides feedback on private development site plans for water, sewer and stormwater.
Reviews the work of construction crews and contractors for compliance with plans and specifications. Provides technical assistance as needed. Reviews and recommends payment of monthly Requests for Payments.
Provides technical assistance to key project stakeholders.
Visits project sites to gain first-hand knowledge of site conditions.
Serves as project manager for various Department of Water Resources projects; responsible for council reports, advertisements, pre-bid conferences, bid-opening, pre-construction meetings and final inspections.
Monitors projects during construction, reviews shop drawings, checks for compliance to plans. Reviews ongoing work in field as needed.
Responsible for development and management of project budgets and reviews change order requests.
On call for emergency response including City-wide disasters such as snow, ice, windstorms, floods, etc.
Prepares reports and makes presentations to City Administration and Council Committees.
Serves as liaison with regulatory agencies; assures compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations governing environmental and regulatory issues.
Assists in preparation and analysis of operations and capital projects/needs.
Receives and responds to internal and external customer inquiries concerning operations and projects.
Participates in the development and implementation of strategies to create and enhance a team-based environment in accordance with the organizational vision.
Receives and responds to citizen inquiries and complaints, then initiates necessary response, maintenance or repair activities using conflict resolution techniques to coordinate several work groups to resolve issues and follows up and communicates progress until completion.
ADDITIONAL JOB DUTIES
Other duties to provide direct or indirect service to the citizens may be assigned.
When unusual situations occur and /or the City Manager declares a State of Emergency, all City employees may be required to accept special assignments and perform as needed to ensure appropriate service delivery.
SUPERVISORY DUTIES
Dependent on qualifications of applicant, this employee may oversee the work of other engineering staff.
Minimum Education and Experience Required
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree (B.S.) from four-year college or university with major work in civil, or environmental engineering and considerable experience in professional engineering design work and construction.
Possession of Professional Engineering (PE) license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia or the ability to obtain within 6 months of employment is preferred but not required if the applicant has the ability to work toward this requirement.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City officials, other public officials, their representatives and city employees
Additional Requirements
When assigned to the Water Resources Department
Thorough and diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices as related to water treatment and distribution and wastewater collection and treatment,
Thorough knowledge of local, state and federal environmental and safe drinking water regulations.
Thorough knowledge of operating practices involved in water supply and treatment systems and wastewater collection and treatment systems.
Thorough knowledge of the mechanical and hydraulic engineering principles involved in water and wastewater plants.
Thorough knowledge of permitting processes and requirements for water and wastewater systems.Possession of valid driver's license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia with an acceptable driving record that meets the criteria of the City.
Relevant background checks must be completed and approved.
Must successfully complete IS100 and IS700 National Incident Management (NIMS) training within 90 days of employment. May also be required to complete higher levels of NIMS training as determined appropriate for the position.
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The City of Lynchburg's 21 open roles are across all levels, and about 5% are remote or hybrid. The most active teams are compliance & risk, business operations, and communications. The City of Lynchburg is a Virginia municipal government responsible for delivering public services including water and sewer utilities, airport operations, building maintenance, public communications, and human services administration. Roles span technical trades, administrative positions, public safety support, and internships across city departments. Most The City of Lynchburg roles are based in Lynchburg.
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How many jobs is The City of Lynchburg hiring for right now?
The City of Lynchburg is hiring for 21 open roles on Migrate Mate as of July 15, 2026, updated daily, concentrated in compliance & risk and business operations. Openings span city departments including utilities, airport operations, finance, public communications, and building services. Migrate Mate refreshes the listing count each day to reflect what the city currently has posted.
What kinds of roles does The City of Lynchburg hire for?
The most active teams are compliance & risk, business operations, and communications. The City of Lynchburg hires across utility operations, trades and maintenance, airport management, public communications, finance, database administration, and internships. Role types range from hands-on technical positions such as utility line technicians and instrumentation specialists to administrative and supervisory roles in communications, finance, and airport operations. Most postings are across all levels.
Are The City of Lynchburg jobs remote or in-person?
Mostly on-site. About 5% of The City of Lynchburg's open roles on Migrate Mate are remote or hybrid as of July 15, 2026, with the rest based in Lynchburg. Each The City of Lynchburg listing shows its work location so you can filter before applying.
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What do The City of Lynchburg jobs pay?
Listed salaries for The City of Lynchburg roles on Migrate Mate range from about $42,000 to $125,000 per year as of July 15, 2026, with most postings at across all levels. Some roles list hourly contract rates. Exact pay is set by The City of Lynchburg and shown on each listing.
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