Senior Wastewater Planning Engineer – Lead & Modeling

Charlotte, North Carolina; Charlotte, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 101,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Charlotte invites applications for an Engineer Senior - Wastewater Planning. The role demands advanced engineering analyses of wastewater systems, hydraulic modeling, master planning, and CIP coordination to address infrastructure needs and regulatory reporting.

The position requires strong consultation skills, SME-level understanding of wastewater operation and modeling, and experience guiding projects through design and implementation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited school.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE).
• Five years of directly related work experience in planning, design, and/or technical work in civil engineering or municipal CIP.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Develops, conducts, or leads the review and reporting of hydraulic modeling, planning, engineering studies, and regulatory requirements supporting wastewater system designs and analyses.
• Provides technical and professional assistance during investigations, project design, and construction activities related to: wastewater collection system improvements; system assessments; growth impacts; inventory systems; emergency management needs.
• Serves as subject matter expert for recommended wastewater infrastructure projects from master plan documents and departmental groups.
• Supervises technical staff in field activities related to wastewater system flow monitoring and capacity analysis.
• Develops maps and tools in ArcGIS Pro; trains team members as necessary.

Skills

Wastewater engineering

Hydraulic modeling

ArcGIS Pro

Communication

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

Microsoft Office

Job description

The City of Charlotte invites applications for an Engineer Senior - Wastewater Planning. The role demands advanced engineering analyses of wastewater systems, hydraulic modeling, master planning, and CIP coordination to address infrastructure needs and regulatory reporting.

The position requires strong consultation skills, SME-level understanding of wastewater operation and modeling, and experience guiding projects through design and implementation.