Engineering Project Coordinator

City of Charlotte; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 77,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Charlotte is seeking a Civil Engineer in the Storm Water Services Department to support the Design Program for stormwater projects. You will assist with engineering tasks, produce plans, and engage with property owners and utilities.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering and experience with drainage design, hydrologic/hydraulic modeling, and AutoCAD3D. This on-site role offers opportunities for training and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering required.
• Minimum of one year related experience.
• Licensure as an engineering intern or professional engineer preferred.

Responsibilities

• Display familiarity with hydrologic and hydraulic analyses models.
• Interacting with the public, meeting with property owners to represent the city.
• Develop and assist with construction cost estimates.
• Coordinate utility conflicts with local utilities.

Skills

Hydrologic modeling

Hydraulic design

AutoCAD3D

ArcGIS

HEC-RAS

StormCAD

HydroCAD

Hydroflow

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD3D

Hydro CAD

HEC-RAS

HY8

Arc-GIS

Storm CAD

Hydroflow

Job description

Department: Storm Water Services Department

Salary: $77,358.00 - $111,201.54 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 part of the Storm Water Services Engineering and Design Division and is primarily responsible for supporting the Design Program by assisting with project engineering activities and tasks related to stormwater design work.

Opportunities for training and professional development. The city offers educational reimbursement for qualified continuing education.

SALARY OFFERING FOR THIS POSITION: $77,358.00 - $96,697.00 Commensurate with Experience

Major Duties And Responsibilities

• Display familiarity with hydrologic and hydraulic analyses models.
• Practical experience in using AutoCAD3D regarding plan production.
• Interacting with the public, meeting with property owners to represent the city.
• Develop and assist with construction cost estimates.
• Coordinate utility conflicts with local utilities.
• Conduct pipe video sessions in the field.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to successfully apply engineering design techniques for stormwater modeling and design tasks.
• Ability to learn and understand hydrology & hydraulic software such as:
  • Hydro CAD
  • HEC-RAS
  • HY8
  • Arc-GIS
  • Storm CAD
  • Hydroflow
• Experience or ability to learn AutoCAD3D and other engineering software applications.
• Assist project engineers in developing construction plans for repairs and improvements in accordance with all local, state, and federal permitting requirements.
• Basic knowledge of City of Charlotte Land Development Standards, NCDOT Standards and Specifications and Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Design Manual.
• Utilize efficient time management skills for short‑term stormwater project activities and tasks.
• Ability to assist with design and management of stormwater projects through the assessment, planning, conceptual, design, and construction phases.
• Good organizational skills to meet expected regarding engineering activities associated with project design.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to develop and create technical reports.
• Ability to work cooperatively with city employees and the public.
• Ability to apply conflict resolution techniques.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• A valid driver’s License, good driving record and ability to obtain and maintain a City Driving Permit

Preferred Qualifications

• Licensure as an Engineering Intern or Professional Engineer.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering
• Engineering design experience in storm drainage, sanitary sewer, or water systems and/or municipal construction or construction management experience desirable.
• Ability to communicate in both English and Spanish.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering and one year of related experience.

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.

BENEFITS

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

Click here to learn more about the City of Charlotte’s benefits.

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