Utilities Engineer

NCRWA; Lexington (NC); On-site; USD 95,139 - 130,832; Full time

Job summary

The City of Lexington is seeking a Utilities Engineer to perform advanced engineering work for water and wastewater systems, including planning, design review, capital project delivery, construction administration, regulatory coordination, and technical review of public utility infrastructure.

This position serves as the City’s in-house engineering resource for assigned utility projects and works closely with City departments, consultants, contractors, and regulatory agencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil, environmental, or related engineering field from an accredited program.
• Possession of EIT or ability to obtain within six months.
• Two years of relevant engineering experience involving civil infrastructure, water, wastewater, utilities, or related public infrastructure work.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design review, and capital project delivery for water/wastewater systems.
• Conduct construction administration and regulatory coordination for utility projects.
• Collaborate with City departments, consultants, contractors, and regulatory agencies.

Skills

Regulatory coordination

Stakeholder coordination

Civil infrastructure knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field

Engineer in Training (EIT) or ability to obtain within 6 months

Job description

Salary: $95,139.00 - $130,832.00 Annually

Application Deadline: Aug 31, 2026

• Type: Full Time
• Salary/Pay Rate: $95,139 - $130,832 Annually, plus excellent benefits
• Posted Date: 07/30/2026 10:40 AM
• Deadline to Apply: 08/31/2026

TheUtilities Engineer performs advanced engineering work for theWater/Wastewater utility systems, including planning, design review, capital project delivery, construction administration, regulatory coordination, and technical review of public utility infrastructure. This position serves as the City’s in-house engineering resource for assigned utility projects and works closely with City departments, consultants, contractors, and regulatory agencies.

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Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, biological/agricultural engineering, or a closely related engineering field from an accredited program.
• Possession of Engineer in Training (EIT) or ability to obtain it within six (6) months.
• Two years of relevant engineering experience involving civil infrastructure, water, wastewater, utilities, development review, construction administration, capital project delivery, or similar public infrastructure work.
• Experience coordinating consultants, contractors, developers, regulatory agencies, or internal technical teams.
• Valid NC driver’s license or valid out-of-state driver’s license with the ability to obtain a valid NC driver’s license within sixty days of employment and good driving record

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm. Paid bi-weekly.
Must be able to attend meetings as required

Closing Date

All applicants must provide accurate information on the City’s application for each position application.

The City requires position appropriate pre-employment screenings. The City is a drug-free workplace and applicants offered employment will be asked to participate in a pre-employment drug screening.

The City is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

The City makes employment decisions without regard to race, religious creed, color, age, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, religion, marital status, disability, military service or veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.