The City of Raleigh is the second-largest city in North Carolina and remains one of the fastest growing areas in the country. Driven by a strong economy and outstanding quality of life, Raleigh is consistently ranked among the nation’s best places to live and operate a business. The “Capital City” offers many cultural and entertainment advantages of a large City. Wake County is one of the top ranked public-school districts in the state, has nine universities and institutions of higher education, and is home of the Research Triangle Park.
 
The Stormwater Management Division includes over 70 full-time employees who work within an inclusive, team-first environment that takes pride in their work by being “Stormwater Smart”. Together, the employees of the Stormwater Management Division support the City through a variety of programs and projects. Sustained population growth in Raleigh has created new development opportunities, which has resulted in evolving various stormwater programs in terms of capacity and capabilities. In 2023, Stormwater Management was reclassified as a new Division within the Engineering Services Department, emphasizing the importance of Stormwater Management and it’s influence in the future growth of Raleigh.
 
This position qualifies for the City’s Telework Program which provides opportunity to work up to 40% of time remotely.
 
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The Project Engineer/Manager will collaborate with Stormwater Division staff, other City departments, consulting engineers, citizens, and stakeholders to help deliver Drainage Assistance (DA) and Capital Improvement (CIP) projects from planning, design, and through construction. Relevant project management experience is desired, but this position is open to new graduates with a desire to apply technical skills in stormwater while learning project management skills needed to deliver important capital improvement projects. Depending on the candidate’s level of experience, the selected individual may either manage their own projects and/or provide support to other team members that work within the Drainage Assistance (DA) and Capital Improvement (CIP) Programs. Projects may include underground infrastructure, stormwater control measures (SCMs), green stormwater infrastructure (GSI), channel improvements, dam improvements, and/or streambank stabilization/restoration.

The ideal candidate is one that fully supports the Stormwater Management initiative to be “Stormwater Smart.” We strive to be the smartest stormwater program possible. We do this by being innovative, cost-effective, and equitable. To support this, the ideal candidate would be a team player, willing to learn, an effective communicator and takes pride in their work.

• Assist or lead project team in the development of engineering and design work for municipal drainage improvement projects (culverts, closed pipe systems and stream restoration). Review plans, design and project work to ensure compliance with specifications, requirements, regulations and standards.
• Prepare and/or review engineering plans, contracts, resource estimates, construction cost estimates, proposed schedules, bid documents, proposal requests, project closeout documentation and various reports. 
• Respond to inquiries and issues from the public and other organizations; conduct site visits and inspections; research, investigates, analyze and identify issues; recommend and implement solutions to various stormwater drainage issues. Provide courteous and expeditious customer service to the general public and City Departments staff.
• Monitor and administers construction projects and contracts for scope, fee, and budget compliance; assist with bid administration processes; process pay requests and change orders; participate in contractor selection process; and manage the team in the field performing construction. 
• Maintain project documentation, standards documentation, databases, files, records and reports. Uses e-Builder or a similar project management software to track project progress, pay invoices, manage schedules, organize document storage, facilitate reviews, issue monthly project status reports, and process change orders. Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.
• Manage engineering consultants as they perform studies and develop designs, permits and bid documents. Project manager is responsible for reviews to plans, design and project work to ensure compliance with specifications, design requirements, regulations and standards.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in engineering or directly related field.

OR

An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation.

Licensing/Certifications:

• Valid North Carolina Class C Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record or the ability to obtain one within 60 days of hire

Preferred Experience and Certifications:

• Two years of professional engineering and/or construction/project management experience in area of assignment.
• Engineering Intern (EI or EIT)

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of civil engineering with an emphasis on stormwater management 
• Hydrologic and hydraulic modeling for stormwater 
• Project management principles and practices

Skill In:

• Coordinating deadlines, prioritizing work demands, and monitoring technical operations
• Providing project management, organization, and logistics coordination
• Monitoring compliance with applicable plans, standards, regulations, and contracts
• Utilizing a computer and relevant software applications

Abilities In:

• Efficient project management and design
• Effective communication
• Researching technical issues and articulating recommendations

Less experienced candidates just out of college may not have some of these previously listed duties and responsibilities as they gain the needed experience for taking these on.