Principal Engineer - Design Services

City of Durham; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 87,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

The City of Durham is seeking a Senior Engineer (CE II) to perform complex professional civil engineering work across planning, surveying, design, review, contracting, inspection, and maintenance of municipal systems. You will supervise staff and collaborate with internal/external customers to advance urban projects.

Qualifications include a far degree, 5 years of relevant experience, NC PE or equivalent, and a NC Driver’s License.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field.
• Five years of professional engineering experience in the assigned area.
• North Carolina PE Registration or equivalent as determined by the City.
• Valid NC Class C Driver’s License with satisfactory driving record.
• Prefer four+ years in site civil engineering with municipal exposure.
• Experience acquiring local permits (water, sewer, stormwater, etc.).
• Proficiency in AUTOCAD 3D 2012 or newer.
• Ability to design waterlines, sewer lines, streets and storm systems.
• At least one year of supervisory/management experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare professional civil engineering work for planning, surveying, design, review, contracting, inspection, field supervision, and maintenance of municipal projects.
• Oversee data analysis by obtaining and reviewing data, spotting trends, and drafting reports.
• Attend meetings with internal and external customers to provide assistance.
• Provide technical and administrative support to supervising engineers and respond to queries.
• Complete special projects by making presentations, attending seminars, and updating standards.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Municipal civil eng.

Permit acquisition experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Tools

AUTOCAD 3D 2012+

Job description

Work. Serve. Thrive. With the City of Durham

Advance in your career while making a real difference in the community you serve.

Hiring Range: $87,367 - $132,772

Hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm, Monday - Friday

This position is eligible for a one-time $5,000 sign-on bonus that will be paid upon successful completion of the new hire’s six-month probationary period. Internal promotional/transfer hires are not eligible.

***This position will also be posted as a Senior Engineer (CE II). Only one position will be filled depending on qualifications. You must apply for both positions to be considered for either the Sr. Engineer (CE II) or the Principal Engineer (CE III). Top-notch management, highly qualified, competent staff and opportunities for career advancement and professional success make the City of Durham’s Environmental and Street Services a great place to work. We create the foundation on which Durham is built, using innovative methods that support the City’s growth and enhance our quality of life. If growing professionally while serving your community is for you, bring your skills to Durham!

To prepare complex professional civil engineering work performed in the planning, surveying, design, review, contracting, inspection, field supervision, and maintenance of multiple types of municipal engineering projects and systems. These types of systems include but are not limited to roads, water systems, sewer systems, stormwater conveyance systems, stormwater management systems, wastewater treatment systems, water treatment systems, reservoir and pumping systems. Other duties include providing administrative direction to staff, attending meetings on projects with internal and external customers, teaching and instruction of others in entry and advanced level civil engineering work, and development of entry level management skill sets. Work is performed under limited direct supervision.

• Responsible for the preparation of professional civil engineering work performed in the planning, surveying, design, review, contracting, inspection, field supervision, and maintenance of multiple types of municipal engineering projects and systems. Develops entry level management skill sets.
• Oversees data analysis by obtaining electronic data; reviewing raw data for accuracy; analyzing data for trends; and developing written reports.
• Attends meetings on all types of engineering systems and interacts with internal and external customers to provide assistance as needed.
• Provides technical and administrative support to supervising professional engineer; responding to and investigating questions or concerns; and typing and sending technical correspondence.
• Completes special projects by preparing presentations; participating in seminars; and updating standards & procedures.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a directly related field.
• Five years of professional engineering experience in the area of assignment.
• A North Carolina Professional Engineer Registration or equivalent as determined by the City.
• Valid North Carolina Class C Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record acquired within a time frame established by the City.

• Prefer candidates with four (4) or more years in site civil engineering as a professional engineer along with some municipal experience; or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. This includes design experience in water lines, sewer lines, storm drainage systems, street plan and profiles, and sidewalks.
• Experience in acquiring local permits (water, sewer, stormwater, stream buffer, NCDOT, railroad, etc.), highly desirable.
• Must be proficient in AUTOCAD 3D 2012 or newer.
• Must be able to design waterlines, sewer lines, streets, storm pipe systems.
• At least one (1) year of supervisory or management experience.