DWM Watershed Plan Reviewer I (OES)

City of Atlanta; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Atlanta is seeking a Watershed Plan Reviewer I to review construction plans for compliance with regulatory codes and to support plan review and field activities in the Department of Watershed Management. Under general supervision, you will assist with plan reviews, document management, and cost estimation to support timely permitting processes.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field and two years of construction or project management

Qualifications

• Read, interpret, and critique engineering plans and drawings.
• Prepare reports and revisions to assist engineers with approvals.
• Explain procedures to customers to facilitate permits and payments.

Responsibilities

• Review construction plans for compliance with codes and laws.
• Coordinate document management and plan review workflow.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, city, and code standards.
• Assist with site visits and pre-construction meetings as needed.
• Create accurate cost estimates and coordinate with teams.

Skills

Plan review interpretation

Data collection & analysis

Customer communication

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Two years of Construction or Project Management experience

Tools

Accela permitting software

Job description

Salary range: $51,035 - $68,132

General Description and Classification Standards:

The Watershed Plan Reviewer I reports to the Watershed Plan Review Coordinator. The Watershed Plan Reviewer I responsibility is to review construction plans to ensure compliance with regulatory codes, ordinances, and laws; and to perform related work.

Job Description

Posting expires: October 12, 2026

Salary range: $51,035 - $68,132

General Description and Classification Standards:

The Watershed Plan Reviewer I reports to the Watershed Plan Review Coordinator. The Watershed Plan Reviewer I responsibility is to review construction plans to ensure compliance with regulatory codes, ordinances, and laws; and to perform related work.

Under general supervision, the Watershed Plan Reviewer I assists with providing plan review services and field support in the Department of Watershed Management. This position performs assignments following specific instructions and are subject to frequent review by the immediate supervisor.

Supervision Received:

Reports to the Watershed Plan Review Coordinator.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive.

• Collect and review all aspects of engineer drawings, studies, and reports. Create and comment on plan revisions to assist Engineer on requirements for approval.
• Coordinates document management activities with team to ensure effective and efficient maintenance of document. Prepares updates in database regarding plan review and other issues that may arise. Routes plans through the review process by entering data in Accela permitting software.
• Ensure and enforce compliance with Federal, State, City and AWWA Codes regarding engineering design requirements.
• Provide explanation of departmental procedures to customers to facilitate permits, issuance requirements and payment of services; to direct customers to appropriate areas for services requested.
• Coordinate with other Engineering Divisions, Watershed Offices, City Departments, and external Agencies.
• Create an accurate cost estimate.
• Research projects and perform site visits to gather information. Assists with pre-construction meetings with contractors and engineers to discuss the installation of water services.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

The above statements reflect the general duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job and should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. COA may change the specific job duties with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Possess the skill and ability to read, interpret and critique engineering plans and drawing, plats and surveys, as-built drawing and easements plats, contour maps, profile drawings, and cross-section drawings.
• Methods and techniques of installation procedures, as required in the performance of duties.
• Compile and analyze data, prepare reports and make recommendations.
• Current technology for plan review approval, document maintenance, storage and preservation.
• Ability to apply general knowledge across organization or discipline lines.

Additional Requirements

• Performs work under general supervision with review and advice from manager or

senior level personnel.

Minimum Education And Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related area.
• Two (2) years of Construction or Project Management related experience.
• Must have some knowledge of Federal and State regulations.
• Any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job will be considered.

Licensures and Certifications

• Valid State of Georgia Driver’s License
• Wastewater and/or Water Distribution Certification or within eight (8) months of employment within said department seeking certification.
• Georgia Soil & Water Conservation Commission (GSWCC) Level II Certification or ability to acquire is required.

Lifting Requirements:

Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force to move objects.

It is the policy of the City of Atlanta (“COA”) that qualified individuals with disabilities are not discriminated against because of their disabilities regarding job application procedures, hiring, and other terms and conditions of employment. It is further the policy of the COA to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of the employment process.

The COA is prepared to modify or adjust the job application process or the job or work environment to make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of the applicant or employee to enable the applicant or employee to be considered for the position he or she desires, to perform the essential functions of the position in question, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment as are enjoyed by other similarly situated employees without disabilities, unless the accommodation will impose an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Human Resources Director for your department.