Engineering Project Coordinator (Land Development)

Date Opened: Monday, April 14, 2025 12:00 AM

Close Date: Friday, May 02, 2025 12:00 AM

Department: Storm Water Services Department

Salary: $73,630.73 - $92,038.42 Commensurate with Experience

SUMMARY

This position is based in Storm Water Services Land Development Section and is primarily responsible for reviewing and approving construction plans for compliance with City stormwater regulations and development standards.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for reviewing and approving private development construction plans for compliance with City stormwater regulations and standards
• Work performed is technical and detail oriented requiring application of civil engineering principles and practices
• Review and approval of work prepared by licensed landscape architects and engineers including site plans, grading plans, storm drainage and storm water management plans, and supporting calculations
• Provide professional and technical instruction, guidance, and information to consultants, contractors, engineers, other City officials, and the public regarding design and regulatory issues.
• Oversee compliance and enforcement of land development activities with respect to all local ordinances governing stormwater management.
• Works closely with staff on the implementation, interpretation, and administration of the Charlotte’s Unified Development Ordinance Drainage and Post-Construction Stormwater Regulations.
• Review rezoning petitions for stormwater impacts as part of the City’s rezoning process.
• Ensure proper balance of regulatory authority and customer advocacy.
• Assist in training Plan Reviewers
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Proficient in applying hydraulic and hydrologic modeling principles and methods.
• Ability to learn and understand hydrology & hydraulic software such as:
  • HydroCAD
  • HEC-RAS
  • HY-8
• Requires ability to work cooperatively with other City employees and the public.
• Ability to determine appropriate level of regulation and flexibility where necessary.
• Ability to communicate information to technical and non-technical audiences both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Demonstrates ability to apply conflict resolution techniques and positive solution development
• Is open-minded and considers multiple options.
• Ability to plan, prioritize, and organize work and complete assignment in a timely manner with minimal supervision

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge and experience in stormwater management, engineering principles, and land development permitting practices.
• Certification as an Engineering Intern or Professional Engineer. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil engineering and one year of related experience

Bachelor's Level Degree - Engineering and One Year Experience

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

The City’s Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes, but is not limited to: reference checks, social security verification, education verification, criminal conviction record check, and, if applicable, a credit history check, sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check.

Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidate’s written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report, motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports.

Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination. During the selection process, candidates may be asked to take a skills test, and/or participate in other assessments.

The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply online.

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