Land Development - Engineering Project Manager

Charlotte, North Carolina; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Charlotte is seeking a Land Development - Engineering Project Manager in the Storm Water Services Department. The role focuses on reviewing and approving construction plans to ensure compliance with stormwater regulations and development standards.

Qualified candidates will have a bachelor’s in engineering, 3 years related experience, and proficiency in hydraulic/hydrologic modeling with SCM design and regulatory interpretation. Strong communication and mentoring skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering with 3 years of related work experience.
• Proficiency in hydrology and hydraulic concepts and ability to review stormwater plans.
• Experience with SCM design and regulatory interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve private development construction plans for stormwater compliance.
• Provide guidance to consultants, contractors, engineers, and City staff.
• Oversee compliance with local ordinances and the UDO drainage regs.
• Assist in training and mentoring staff on best practices.

Skills

Hydraulic modeling

Hydrologic modeling

SCM design

Stormwater regulations

Technical instruction

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Hydro CAD

HEC-RAS

HY8

FlowMaster

Job description

Land Development - Engineering Project ManagerWe respect your privacy, please confirm if you consent to our cookie policy.### Land Development - Engineering Project ManagerApply: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center: Full time: Posted Yesterday: End Date: October 31, 2026 (6 days left to apply): JR104782Department: Storm Water Services DepartmentSalary: $85,288.00 - $122,601.49 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 based in Storm Water Services Land Development Section and is primarily responsible for reviewing and approving construction plans for compliance with City stormwater regulations and development standards.**The salary for this position is $95,949.00 - $106,609.99, Commensurate with Experience** ## **MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:** * Responsible for reviewing and approving private development construction plans for compliance with City stormwater regulations and standards* Work performed is technical and detail-oriented requiring application of civil engineering principles and practices* Review and approval of work prepared by licensed landscape architects and engineers including site plans, grading plans, storm drainage and storm water management plans, and supporting calculations* Provide professional and technical instruction, guidance, and information to consultants, contractors, engineers, other City officials, and the public regarding design and regulatory issues.* Oversee compliance and enforcement of land development activities with respect to all local ordinances governing stormwater management.* Works closely with staff on the implementation, interpretation, and administration of the Charlotte’s Unified Development Ordinance Drainage and Post-Construction Stormwater Regulations.* Review rezoning petitions for stormwater impacts as part of the City’s rezoning process.* Ensure proper balance of regulatory authority and customer advocacy.* Assist in training Plan Reviewers and Project Coordinators* Assist Senior Engineers and Senior Project Managers with reviews of more complex projects* Represents Storm Water on various committees and stakeholder groups related to land development and storm water standards, policies, and procedures* Performs other duties as assigned. ## **KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:*** Proficient in applying hydraulic and hydrologic modeling principles and methods.* Knowledge, experience and practice reviewing, designing and/or analyzing SCMs and other related stormwater practices.* Ability to learn and understand hydrology & hydraulic software such as: + Hydro CAD + HEC-RAS + HY8 + FlowMaster* This position requires fundamental knowledge and understanding of Stormwater Control Measure (SCM) design and implementation along with a regulatory understanding of related City of Charlotte Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) stormwater articles.* Requires ability to work cooperatively with other City employees and the public.* Ability to determine appropriate level of regulation and flexibility where necessary.* Ability to communicate information to technical and non-technical audiences both verbally and in writing.* Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.* Demonstrates ability to apply conflict resolution techniques and positive solution development.* Is open-minded and considers multiple options.* Ability to plan, prioritize, and organize work and complete assignment in a timely manner with minimal supervision.* Mentoring skills leading other staff in best practices and procedures. **PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:** * Knowledge and experience in stormwater management, engineering principles, and land development permitting practices.* Certification as an Engineering Intern or Professional Engineer. **MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:*** Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited school with three (3) years of directly related work experience in engineering**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.**HOW TO APPLY**Apply online.Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job.You are welcome to visit the City of Charlotte Human Resources Department lobby, where self-service application kiosks are available. They are located in our office at 700 East 4th Street, Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28202. We are open Monday through Friday, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (EST), excluding official City holidays.For questions about your application or the hiring process, please email [e-mail] City of Charlotte is committed to making our services and programs accessible to all. Upon request, auxiliary aids, written materials in alternate formats, language access, and other reasonable accommodations or modifications will be provided. To make a request, please fill out the Innovation & Technology ADA request form or call 704.336.4120.**BENEEFITS**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.# **Our City, Our Mission**When you join the City of Charlotte, you become part of Team Charlotte — a dedicated group of professionals working together to make a meaningful impact on our community and its future. The City of Charlotte has more than 8,000 employees working across 19 departments to serve close to 1 million residents. From public safety and clean water to transportation, housing and an international airport, our teams deliver essential services to keep Charlotte connected, safe and empowered with opportunity for all.As public servants, we are guided by a clear mission: to be committed to exceptional service every day. No matter the department or role, every team member plays a part in helping our city grow, thrive and meet the needs of those who rely on us.We are a values-driven organization, working collaboratively, acting with integrity and delivering reliable results. We embrace a forward-thinking mindset, encouraging curiosity, innovation and continuous improvement.# **Our Work & Impact**Storm Water Services' mission is to serve the City of Charlotte by improving surface waters and conveying rainwater safely through well-maintained storm drainage systems. Each year Storm Water Services invests $100+ million in capital improvements and staff manages hundreds of storm drainage improvement projects.Storm Water Services is one of the largest storm water utilities in the Southeast with approximately 215,000 customer accounts and more than 200 full-time positions.**The City of Charlotte is committed to making our services and programs accessible to all. Upon request, auxiliary aids, written materials in alternate formats, language access, and other reasonable accommodations or modifications will be provided. To make a request, please fill out the** **Innovation & Technology ADA request form** **or call 704.336.4120.**