Engineer Senior

City of Charlotte; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 101,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Charlotte is seeking a senior engineer in the Storm Water Services Engineering and Design Division. You will lead project planning, design, and construction of storm drainage improvements, mentoring project managers and coordinating with consultants to ensure high-quality deliverables.

Expertise in hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, contract oversight, and effective communication with city officials will be essential for advancing projects and improving public safety and

Qualifications

• Ability to successfully perform project management tasks across planning, design, and construction phases.
• Proficient in hydrologic and hydraulic modeling principles, methods, and software.
• Experienced in managing consultant contracts and coordinating with stakeholders.
• Strong leadership and conflict resolution skills to guide internal staff.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with the public and city officials.
• Proficient in interpreting complex technical reports and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Direct, mentor, and provide high level technical support to Project Managers for storm drainage projects.
• Independently manage engineering consultants from planning through construction administration.
• Perform contract management activities including schedules, invoices, and amendments.
• Oversee preparation of planning studies and design exhibits, including sealing final products.
• Collaborate with related divisions to resolve constructability issues during construction.
• Serve as a point of contact for stormwater issues within the division and city.

Skills

Project management

Hydrology & hydraulics

Contract management

Leadership

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

Job description

Department: Storm Water Services Department

Salary: $89,552.00 - $128,730.99 Commensurate with Experience

Welcome to the City of Charlotte

Charlotte is America’s Queen City, opening her arms to a diverse and inclusive community of residents, businesses and visitors alike. Here you will find a safe, family-oriented city where people work together to help everyone thrive. The mission of the City of Charlotte is to deliver quality public services and promote the safety, health, and quality of life for all residents.

Our Guiding Principles Include

• Attracting and retaining a skilled and diverse workforce
• Valuing teamwork, openness, accountability, productivity, and employee development
• Providing all customers with courteous, responsive, accessible, and seamless quality services
• Taking initiative to identify, analyze, and solve problems
• Collaborating with stakeholders to make informed decisions

Summary

This position is a senior level engineering position based in the Storm Water Services Engineering and Design Division requiring expert knowledge in all aspects of stormwater infrastructure design principles and practices and project management. This position is involved in managing engineering consultants and providing technical expertise and guidance for storm drainage improvement projects.

The salary for this position is $100,746.00 - $111,939.00, Commensurate with Experience

Major Duties And Responsibilities

• Direct, mentor, and provide high level technical support to Project Managers for the project planning, design, and construction of storm drainage improvement projects.
• Independently manage engineering consultants performing planning, design, and construction administration of storm drainage improvement projects.
• Perform contract management activities including schedule and fee review, processing invoices, purchase orders, and amendments. This may include meeting with consultant firms on an as needed basis to discuss external resource production in support of the contract.
• May oversee the preparation of in-house planning studies and design exhibits, including sealing final products.
• Collaborate with the Construction and Utilities Division to resolve any constructability issues or design modification(s) needed during construction.
• Serve as a point of contact for the Division, the Department and the City on stormwater issues.
• Develop and implement activities to improve the team’s processes, work practices, and performance.
• Communicate and respond to citizens, the public, management, and city officials.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Ability to successfully perform project management tasks including the proactive management of the critical path in project initiation, planning, implementation, and closeout.
• Proficient in hydrologic and hydraulic modeling principles, methods, and software.
• Proficient in problem solving skills for resolution of storm drainage improvements and be able to lead staff regarding these principles.
• Proficient knowledge of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Drainage Design Manual, City of Charlotte Land Development Standards, NCDOT Standards and Specifications, and other local ordinances, requirements, and/or manuals related to the design of stormwater projects.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to apply conflict resolution techniques.
• Proficient in managing consultant contracts.
• Ability to interpret, analyze, prepare, and explain complex technical reports, data, technical specifications, and recommendations.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work cooperatively with other City employees and the public.
• Ability to plan, prioritize and organize work and complete assignments with minimal supervision.
• Proficient computer skills including experience with Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel).
• A valid driver’s license, a good driving record with the ability to obtain and maintain a City Driving Permit.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience in stormwater engineering principles, design, construction and permitting practices.
• Coaching and mentoring skills in leading internal staff consistent with the Storm Water Strategic Plan.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE).

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field and five (5) years of progressive work experience in planning, design, and construction of storm drainage systems.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

The City’s Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes, but is not limited to: reference checks, social security verification, education verification, criminal conviction record check, and, if applicable, a credit history check, sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check.

Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidate’s written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report, motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports.

Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination. During the selection process, candidates may be asked to take a skills test, and/or participate in other assessments.

The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation or on the basis of actual or perceived gender as expressed through dress, appearance, or behavior.

Our culture is to serve the community honorably.

BENEEFITS

The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees.

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The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcohol-free workplace.