Engineering Project Coordinator (Design Program)

Date Opened: Monday, June 16, 2025 12:00 AM

Close Date: Saturday, June 21, 2025 12:00 AM

Department: Storm Water Services Department

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

SUMMARY

This position is part of the Storm Water Services Engineering and Design Division and is primarily responsible for supporting the Design Program by assisting with project engineering activities and tasks related to stormwater design work. This position currently allows for a hybrid work schedule.

Opportunities for training and professional development. The city offers educational reimbursement for qualified continuing education.

Offering: $82,835.00 - $92,037.00 commensurate with experience

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Display familiarity with hydrologic and hydraulic analyses models.
• Practical experience in using AutoCAD3D regarding plan production.
• Interacting with the public, meeting with property owners to represent the city.
• Develop and assist with construction cost estimates.
• Coordinate utility conflicts with local utilities.
• Conduct pipe video sessions in the field.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to successfully apply engineering design techniques for stormwater modeling and design tasks.
• Ability to learn and understand hydrology & hydraulic software such as:
  • Hydro CAD
  • HEC-RAS
  • HY8
  • Arc-GIS
  • Storm CAD
  • Hydroflow
• Experience or ability to learn AutoCAD3D and other engineering software applications.
• Assist project engineers in developing construction plans for repairs and improvements in accordance with all local, state, and federal permitting requirements.
• Basic knowledge of City of Charlotte Land Development Standards, NCDOT Standards and Specifications and Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Design Manual.
• Utilize efficient time management skills for short-term stormwater project activities and tasks.
• Ability to assist with design and management of stormwater projects through the assessment, planning, conceptual, design, and construction phases.
• Good organizational skills to meet expected regarding engineering activities associated with project design.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to develop and create technical reports.
• Ability to work cooperatively with city employees and the public.
• Ability to apply conflict resolution techniques.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• A valid driver's License, good driving record and ability to obtain and maintain a City Driving Permit

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Licensure as an Engineering Intern or Professional Engineer.

• Engineering design experience in storm drainage, sanitary sewer, or water systems and/or municipal construction or construction management experience desirable.
• Ability to communicate in both English and Spanish.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering (prefer Civil) 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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