Introduction

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 nearly 250 full-time positions.

Overview

The City of Charlotte is the largest municipality in North Carolina and the 15th largest city in the United States, with a total population of more than 897,000 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.

Function

Professional

Summary

This position is part of the Storm Water Services Engineering and Design Division and is primarily responsible for supporting the Design Program by performing 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. 

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Develop design resolutions to various storm drainage system deficiencies. Perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses models. Production of construction project plans utilizing AutoCAD3D. Interacting with the public, meeting with property owners to represent the city. Design stream and channel techniques to resolve erosion. Determine construction cost estimates. Coordinate utility conflicts with local utilities.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Ability to successfully perform stormwater modeling and design tasks. Understanding/knowledge of hydrology & hydraulic software such as: Hydro CAD HEC-RAS HY8 Arc-GIS Storm CAD Hydroflow Progressive experience using AutoCAD3D and other engineering software applications. Familiar with stream restoration techniques to correct erosion problems at point locations. Develop construction plans for repairs and improvements in accordance with all local, state and federal permitting requirements. 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 projects. Ability to design and manage stormwater projects independently efficiently and effectively. Good organizational skills to meet expected production design goals for design projects. 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, a good driving record with the ability to obtain and maintain a City Driving Permit.

Preferred Qualification

Licensure as a Professional Engineer. Ability to communicate in both English and Spanish.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Level Degree - Engineering and three years relevant experience.

Salary

$88,666.00 - $98,517.00 Commensurate with 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. Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job. You are welcome to visit the City of Charlotte Human Resources Department lobby where we have workstations available. Our office is located at 700 East 4th Street, Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28202. Our hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (EST), excluding official City holidays. Anyone seeking an accommodation to apply for a job may call (704) 336-2285 for assistance or you may email questions to CityHrJobPostingsNotify@ci.charlotte.nc.us.

Benefits

The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to all employees. Click here to learn more about the City of Charlotte’s benefits. The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcohol-free workplace.

In Conclusion

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