Water Distribution Engineer: Hydraulic Modeling Lead

City of Charlotte; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 101,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Charlotte is seeking an experienced Senior Water Distribution Engineer to lead hydraulic modeling, CIP planning, and regulatory reporting for the Charlotte Water Department. You will supervise technical staff and develop GIS-based tools, ensuring compliance with federal and state rules while coordinating with city stakeholders.

The ideal candidate has a PE license, a bachelor’s in engineering, and at least five years of related municipal water experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited school.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE).
• Five (5) years of directly related work experience in planning, design, and/or technical, work preferably in civil engineering or municipal capital improvement projects

Responsibilities

• Develops, conducts, or leads the review and reporting of hydraulic modeling, planning, engineering studies, and regulatory requirements in support of water distribution system designs and analyses.
• Provides technical and professional assistance during investigations, project design, and construction activities related to water distribution/transmission improvements; water distribution system assessments; development of distribution system-related inventory systems; and emergency management needs.
• Serves as subject matter expert for recommended water infrastructure projects from master plan documents and departmental collaborative groups; includes history of need, triggers for implementation, and coordination of installation.
• Supervises technical staff in field activities related to water system pressure monitoring; distribution system fire flow performance; inventory survey and assessments; and C-factor testing.
• Develops maps and other tools in Arc GIS Pro; trains team members and others as necessary.

Skills

ArcGIS Pro

Engineering principles

Communication skills

Engineering leadership

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

Microsoft Office

Job description

The City of Charlotte is seeking an experienced Senior Water Distribution Engineer to lead hydraulic modeling, CIP planning, and regulatory reporting for the Charlotte Water Department. You will supervise technical staff and develop GIS-based tools, ensuring compliance with federal and state rules while coordinating with city stakeholders.

The ideal candidate has a PE license, a bachelor’s in engineering, and at least five years of related municipal water experience.