Engineer Senior

Date Opened: Monday, December 09, 2024 12:00 AM

Close Date: Monday, December 23, 2024 12:00 AM

Department: Storm Water Services Department

Salary: $85,237.21 - $106,546.52 Commensurate with Experience

SUMMARY

Offering $95,892.00 106,546.00 commensurate with experience.


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.

The City of Charlotte is the largest municipality in North Carolina and the 17th largest city in the United States, with a total population of more than 872,498 citizens. A major commerce center, Charlotte hosts several of the nation’s largest banks and technology companies.

Also known as the Queen City, Charlotte is home to the Carolina Panthers, the Charlotte Hornets, and the NASCAR Hall of Fame. We work hard to ensure that the community will be a winning city for everyone – a truly remarkable place to live, work, learn, and play. Join us in helping to keep our city thriving, ensuring upward mobility and advancement in the workplace.

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 as well as designing complex drainage projects. 

This position is involved in managing consultant contracts and providing technical expertise and guidance for storm drainage improvement projects. The work location for this position is located at 4100 West Tyvola Road or 700 Parkwood Avenue and does currently allow for a hybrid work schedule.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design complex minor projects including initial assessment, scope development, and preparation of construction plans and estimates.
• Direct, mentor, and provide engineering support and expert guidance for a team of design engineers to develop project existing conditions analysis, scoping for design concepts, developing designed construction plans, and managing the scheduling of project activities, such as real estate, survey, utility coordination, and construction.
• 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.
• Provide professional North Carolina seal on engineering documents including plans, calculations, reports, or as needed.
• 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.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Proficient in hydrologic and hydraulic modeling principles, methods, and software.
• Proficient in problem-solving skills for resolution of storm drainage repair, rehabilitation, and improvements and be able to lead engineering staff regarding these principles.
• Proficient knowledge of the 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.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to apply conflict resolution techniques.
• Proficient in managing consultant contracts.
• Ability to interpret, analyze, prepare, and explain complex technical reports, data, technical specifications, and recommendations.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work cooperatively with other City employees and the public.
• Ability to plan, prioritize, and organize work and complete assignments with minimal supervision.
• Proficient computer skills including experience with Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel).
• A valid driver’s license, a good driving record with the ability to obtain and maintain a City Driving Permit.

Preferred Qualifications:

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