Senior Engineer

Date Opened: Thursday, May 14, 2026 12:00 AM

Close Date: Thursday, May 28, 2026 12:00 AM

Department: Storm Water Services Department

Salary: $87,368.00 - $109,210.00 Commensurate with Experience

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• Attracting and retaining a skilled and diverse workforce

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• Collaborating with stakeholders to make informed decisions

SUMMARY

This position is a senior level engineering position based in the Storm Water Services Engineering and Design Division requiring expert knowledge in all aspects of stormwater infrastructure design principles and practices and project management.

This position is involved in managing engineering consultants and providing technical expertise and guidance for storm drainage improvement projects.

The salary for this position is $98,289.00 to $109,209.99 commensurate with experience.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Complete technical review of consultant prepared planning reports, hydrologic and hydraulic calculations and computer models, construction plans, cost estimates and contract specifications for technical competency and consistency.

• Direct, mentor and provide high level technical guidance and instruction to Storm Water staff regarding design, analysis, and technical policy issues.

• Manage, review and/or prepare reports and special studies of engineering analyses, feasibility studies, or hydrologic and hydraulic modeling and studies, including sealing final products.

• Independently manage engineering consultants performing planning, design, and construction administration of storm drainage improvement projects.

• Perform contract management activities including schedule and fee review, processing invoices, purchase orders, and amendments. This may include meeting with consultant firms on an as needed basis to discuss external resource production in support of the contract.

• Collaborate with the Construction and Utilities Division to resolve any constructability issues or design modification(s) needed during construction.

• Serve as a point of contact for the Division, the Department and the City on stormwater issues.

• Develop and implement activities to improve the team’s processes, work practices, and performance.

• Communicate and respond to citizens, the public, management, and city officials.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field and five (5) years of progressive work experience in planning, design, and construction of storm drainage systems.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• 7 – 10 years of engineering experience demonstrating progressive responsibility in civil engineering municipal regulations and/or engineering fields.

• Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE).

• Proficient in application of hydrologic and hydraulic modeling principles and methods and software.

• Knowledge and experience in stormwater engineering principles, design, construction and permitting practices. 

• Coaching and mentoring skills in leading internal staff consistent with the Storm Water Strategic Plan.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Proficient in hydrologic and hydraulic modeling principles, methods, and software.

• Proficient in problem solving skills for resolution of storm drainage improvements and be able to lead staff regarding these principles.

• Proficient knowledge of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Drainage Design Manual, City of Charlotte Land Development Standards, NCDOT Standards and Specifications, and other local ordinances, requirements, and/or manuals related to the design of stormwater projects.

• Ability to successfully perform project management tasks including the proactive management of the critical pat