Engineer IV- Utility Practice

Three Notch Group; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Career advancement

Company vehicle or mileage

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Three Notch Group seeks an Engineer IV to lead our Utility Practice in Asheville or Charlotte, NC. You will act as a senior technical and client leader, delivering constructible water and wastewater projects while guiding staff and building client relationships.

The role requires NC-registered PE, extensive water/wastewater design experience, and strong leadership. Expect collaboration with regional leadership and occasional travel to project sites.

Qualifications

• BS in Civil or Environmental Engineering with 10+ years of experience.
• NC-registered Professional Engineer required.
• Experience designing water and wastewater facilities.
• Proven project management and client leadership.
• Ability to travel to local client sites; valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Serve as senior technical and client leader for the Utility Practice in NC.
• Lead delivery of constructible water and wastewater documents.
• Develop staff to support client and regional growth.
• Manage complex multidisciplinary projects within budget and schedule.
• Mentor engineers and support licensure progression.
• Engage with municipal clients and professional organizations.

Skills

Project management

Client relations

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (NC)

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

OpenRoads

Job description

Company Overview

Three Notch Group is a Top 400 ENR design firm with over 80 years of experience, dedicated to delivering a wide range of services, including Field and Lab Services, UST, Environmental, Utility, Transportation, Geotechnical & Construction Engineering, and Civil/Site Development. We foster a collaborative environment where team members can build lasting friendships, support one another, and guide our clients in shaping their futures. With offices across the Southeast, including seven in Alabama, two in North Carolina, one in Florida, one in Georgia, and one in Tennessee, we offer an exceptional opportunity for personal and professional growth. If you’re ready to make a difference and advance your career, join us at Three Notch and be part of a team that truly values your contributions!

ENGINEER IV – Three Notch Group

Asheville, NC | Charlotte, NC

Position Overview

Three Notch Group is seeking an Engineer IV to serve as a senior technical and client leader for our Utility Practice in Asheville or Charlotte, North Carolina. This role will build and maintain trusted relationships with North Carolina utility clients, lead the delivery of high-quality and constructable engineering documents, and develop the technical staff needed to support client and regional growth.

The ideal candidate is an experienced water and wastewater engineer and North Carolina-registered Professional Engineer who combines technical leadership, project management, client service, business development, and staff mentorship. This position will exercise independent judgment on complex technical, staffing, and client matters while collaborating with practice and regional leadership.

Primary Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary point of contact for utility clients and build long-term relationships grounded in responsive service and trust.
• Attend client and public meetings, including occasional evening meetings.
• Support business development in North Carolina by identifying opportunities, meeting with existing and prospective clients, and assisting with proposals and statements of qualifications.
• Represent Three Notch Group in professional and community organizations, such as NC AWWA-WEA and the North Carolina League of Municipalities, to strengthen the firm’s utility presence in the region.
• Direct and review computer-aided engineering and design work used to prepare plans, reports, computations, design documents, and quantity estimates.
• Lead the preparation and modification of reports, specifications, plans, construction documents, studies, permits, and designs for water and wastewater projects.
• Participate in project quality assurance and quality control in accordance with practice and project quality-control plans.
• Assist with construction-phase management and observation in accordance with contract documents.
• Define complex problems, collect and evaluate data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Read, analyze, and interpret engineering and construction documents, professional publications, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
• Develop or assist with opinions of probable construction cost and recommend changes that improve project quality.
• Exercise independent judgment on technical, staffing, and client matters while coordinating with practice and regional leadership as appropriate.
• Prepare or assist with project scopes, fee estimates, schedules, and other required deliverables.
• Lead complex projects involving specialized skills and multidisciplinary teams while maintaining budget and schedule milestones.
• Manage assignments efficiently to achieve quality, schedule, budget, direct-labor, and other position-specific financial goals.
• Mentor and develop engineers and technical staff, supporting progress toward professional licensure and leadership roles.
• Participate in professional activities and assigned development, maintain required continuing education and licensure, follow company policies, and perform other duties as assigned.

What Success Looks Like

Success in this role means serving as a trusted senior technical and client leader who delivers constructable, high-quality water and wastewater projects within established scope, schedule, budget, and quality expectations. The Engineer IV will strengthen relationships with North Carolina utility clients, guide complex multidisciplinary work, make sound technical and staffing decisions, and communicate effectively with clients, project teams, and company leadership.

The successful Engineer IV will expand the Utility Practice’s presence in the region through excellent project delivery, client service, professional engagement, and business development support. They will also build team capability by mentoring engineers and technical staff, supporting licensure and leadership development, maintaining professional credentials, and identifying the expertise needed to meet evolving client needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related engineering discipline with 10 or more years of experience.
• At least five years of experience serving North Carolina clients, including cities, counties, water or sewer boards, or utility authorities.
• Experience designing and permitting water and wastewater projects, including treatment facilities, distribution and collection systems, booster and lift stations, storage tanks, hydraulic models, and system master plans. Experience in both water and wastewater is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience managing engineering projects, project teams, and client relationships; experience leading an office group or team is preferred.

Current registration as a Professional Engineer in North Carolina is required.

Working knowledge of NCDEQ permitting and funding programs and local-government approval processes is preferred.

Established relationships with municipal clients in the region and a demonstrated record of business development are preferred.

Valid driver’s license and ability to travel regularly to local client and project sites, with occasional overnight travel.

Excellent verbal and written communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Basic proficiency with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and/or OpenRoads is preferred.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Ability to sit and work at a computer for prolonged periods and perform the seeing, hearing, talking, standing, stooping, bending, walking, reading, writing, and reaching required for the role.

Ability to lift 25 pounds or more and work extended hours when needed.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you enjoy bringing people and ideas together, turning complex information into a compelling story, and being part of a team that takes pride in winning work the right way, we would love to hear from you.

At Three Notch Group, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with talented professionals across multiple disciplines, contribute to meaningful pursuits, and help shape how we tell our story and connect with the clients and communities we serve.

Benefits

• Competitive pay based on experience and certifications
• Opportunities for advancement and technical training
• Company vehicle or mileage reimbursement (if applicable)
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• 401(k) with company match

“For more than 80 years, Three Notch Group has been helping clients, communities, and employees build their future. As we continue to grow throughout the Southeast, we're looking for talented people who want to do meaningful work, grow their careers, and make a lasting impact. We'd love for you to be part of our story.”

– Matt Hames, President & CEO

Three Notch Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.