Senior Development Engineering Reviewer

City of Raleigh; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Raleigh's Land Development Division within the Transportation Department seeks a reviewer to assess and approve preliminary development plans, concurrent plans, maps, and building permits for commercial, mixed-use, multi-family and residential projects to ensure design compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

The role requires collaboration with diverse teams and stakeholders to translate complex requirements into actionable comments and guidance, supporting safe, connected

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Any equivalent combination of training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be substituted.

Responsibilities

• Review and approval of development plans, concurrent plans, recorded maps and building permits.
• Coordinate with internal review staff across departments to ensure comments are cohesive.
• Respond to phone calls, email, and walk-in requests for information related to development plans reviews.
• Coordinate with field staff during construction to ensure efficient responses.
• Serve as a higher level technical resource for staff Engineers on design and process questions.
• Assist the Engineering Supervisor to improve efficiency and transparency of services.

Skills

Transportation expertise

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

3 to 5 years' experience in architecture, engineering, construction management or related work

Job description

This Position will review and approve preliminary development plans, concurrent plans, recorded maps and building permits, both through the standard review process and the express review platform, associated with commercial, mixed-use, multi-family and residential development for the design compliance of proposed public infrastructure and other transportation elements of such projects with federal, state and local regulations and best practices.

About You:

We’re looking for someone who’s excited about helping shape Raleigh’s future. The ideal candidate brings both transportation expertise and the ability to explain complex ideas in a clear, approachable way. They enjoy working with a wide range of people including members of the community, developers, and elected officials. This person will also be able to represent the City’s priorities with confidence and collaboration. This role is a great fit for someone who likes to balance big picture thinking about how Raleigh grows with the practical details that make our streets and neighborhoods safe, connected, and welcoming.

About Us:

The Land Development Division in Raleigh’s Transportation Department helps shape how our city grows. We work closely with the Planning Department on rezoning and supporting the Development Review Group with subdivision and site plan review. Our team makes sure new development is connected, safe, and accessible to build a transportation system that supports vibrant neighborhoods and a thriving City. Joining us means having a direct hand in guiding the city’s future.

Duties and Responsibilities

This intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• Review and approval of preliminary development plans, concurrent plans, recorded maps and building permits, both through the standard review process and the express review platform, associated with commercial, mixed-use, multi-family and residential development for the design compliance of proposed public infrastructure and other transportation elements of such projects with federal, state and local regulations and best practices
• Coordination and collaboration with internal review staff from Development Services, Transportation, Engineering Services, City Planning, Public Utilities, Parks and Recreation and the Fire Marshall’s Office to ensure consistency and cohesiveness of provided comments and responses to all development review submittals
• Response to phone calls, email, and walk-in requests for information or clarification associated with development plans reviews and all supporting activities from developers, engineers, contractors, and the general public
• Coordination with Engineering Inspections staff, as well as field staff from other trades/departments, regarding questions, concerns, and conflicts during construction of approved development projects to ensure thorough, yet efficient, response to such
• Serve as an additional higher level technical resource for staff Engineers to provide support and guidance on questions relating to design and process
• Assist the Engineering Supervisor to increase efficiency, effectiveness, transparency, and accountability of services delivered through assessment of processes, practices and technology

Typical Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field; 3 to 5 years' experience in architecture, engineering, construction management or related work

OR

Any equivalent combination of training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be substituted.