Senior Engineer (Storm Water - Land Development)

City of Charlotte; Town of Charlotte (NY); On-site; USD 98,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus $1,500

Job summary

The City of Charlotte seeks a Senior Engineer in Storm Water - Land Development to review and approve construction plans for compliance with stormwater regulations.

This senior role requires expert civil engineering knowledge, significant experience in land development, and the ability to interpret complex ordinances and standards. A PE is preferred, and the position offers a competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering and five years of related experience.
• PE registration preferred.
• Knowledge of stormwater management and land development permitting.
• Proficient in hydraulic and hydrologic modeling principles.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional and technical guidance on design and regulatory issues to consultants, contractors, engineers, and city staff.
• Review construction plans and land development designs for compliance with stormwater regulations.
• Oversee enforcement of land development activities per local ordinances and the Charlotte Post-Construction Stormwater Ordinance.
• Collaborate with Development Center staff to improve permitting processes and approvals.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on stormwater and development ordinances.

Skills

Stormwater concepts

Civil engineering

Regulatory knowledge

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Senior Engineer (Storm Water - Land Development)

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Aug 25, 2026

$98,289 - $109,209/year

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

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 stormwater utilities in the Southeast with approximately 215,000 customer accounts and more than 200 full-time positions.

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 Storm Water regulations and development standards. This is a senior level engineering position requiring expert knowledge in land development regulations and civil engineering principles and practices.

SALARY OFFERING FOR THIS POSITION:$98,289.00 - $109,209.99 Commensurate with Experience

Signing Bonus: $1,500 for external candidates upon hire

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide professional and technical instruction, guidance, and information to consultants, contractors, engineers, other City officials, and the public regarding design and regulatory issues.
• Reviews construction and engineering plans, designs, and specifications pertaining to land development projects and makes recommendations on design strategies, or other aspects of plan approval.
• 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 Post-Construction Stormwater Ordinance
• Serves as a resource to other groups within the Development Center pertaining to improvements in the permitting process.
• Serves as a subject matter expert for other City ordinances pertaining to stormwater and development.
• Review rezoning petitions for stormwater impacts as part of the City’s rezoning process.
• Ensure proper balance of regulatory authority and customer advocacy.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• High level of technical competence in the areas of engineering, stormwater principles, and permitting processes.
• Proficient in applying hydraulic and hydrologic modeling principles and methods.
• Ability to plan, prioritize and complete assignments with minimal supervision.
• 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.
• Looks for opportunities to improve services and processes.
• Is open-minded and considers multiple options.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge and experience in storm water management, engineering principles, and land development permitting practices.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE).

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering and five (5) years 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.

City of Charlotte

Municipal government for the 14th largest city in America.

The City of Charlotte serves over 870,000 residents, focusing on economic development, neighborhood growth, transportation planning, and efficient governance.

600 East Fourth Street, Charlotte, NC 28202, US 600 East Fourth Street, Charlotte, North Carolina 28202, US