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Project Engineer

Cape Fear Public Utility Authority
Wilmington, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 4/12/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/26/2026
Incumbents in this position are responsible for supporting Project Management staff in design, construction, and permitting, hydraulic modeling for water and sewer projects, engineering plan review, and for overseeing construction submittals. This position is assigned to pay grade R31.

  • Supports the Project Management staff with Engineering Plan Review to ensure adherence to CFPUA Standards and Specifications.
  • Performs capacity analysis calculations including computer simulations and modeling.
  • Manages external consulting engineers in the design of capital projects for CFPUA.
  • Monitors performance and troubleshoots problems related to construction project schedules, change orders, and/or work delays, field conflicts, and unforeseen challenges.
  • Assists in developing the engineering design and construction standards for CFPUA.
  • Calculates fees associated with connection to CFPUA facilities.
  • Assists with permit review and communication back to customers.
  • Provides support to Customer Service Division for RFI requests.
  • Provides engineering technical support to Project Managers regarding project design, scheduling, construction methods, and information related to facility and equipment needs.
  • Develops draft scope of work and bid documents, administers the engineering consultant contracts to include reviewing and issuing correspondence, transmittals, and contract payments and amendments, negotiates with engineering consultants regarding fees, and recommends possible litigation for contract deficiencies.
  • Performs design reviews to ensure for constructability and makes recommendations on the proposed designs issued by consultants to ensure compliance with project specifications, intent, and safety regulations.
  • Responsible for preparing and issuing pre-construction notifications. Discuss approved set of plans with Contractors and identify field challenges.
  • Oversees construction submittals and provides communication back to the Contractors.
  • Prepares and oversees requests for proposals to consulting engineers, architects, and construction firms for services related to the design and construction of capital projects.
  • Assists in the consultant selection process.
  • Performs other related job duties as assigned.

In the event of an emergency, all employees are considered essential personnel and may be required to perform alternate duties.

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, project management or any related course study.
  • Two (2) years of project management work experience.
  • Associate's degree and four (4) years of project management or construction work experience within the water and wastewater industry or any related field work in lieu of bachelor's degree.

Other Essential Job Specifications YESNOUse interpersonal skills such as seeing, hearing, and speaking to develop positive interactions with customers.

X Comprehends and uses technical or professional language, either written or spoken, to communicate complex ideas.

X Performs numerical operations using basic counting, adding, subtracting, multiplying, or dividing.

X Performs complex quantitative calculations or reasoning using algebra, geometry, statistics, or abstract symbols.

X Requires travel between CFPUA sites. X Use or repair small/light equipment (power tools). XUse or repair medium equipment and machinery (vehicles, commercial mowers). X Use or repair heavy or complex machinery (HVAC systems, construction equipment, water plants).

X Physical RequirementsNone: 0 hours or 0% of scheduled shiftSome: Up to 2 hours or 20% of scheduled shiftFrequent: 2 to 5 hours or 20% to 60% of scheduled shiftVery Frequent: More than 5 hours or 60% to 100% of scheduled shift NONESOMEFREQUENTVERY FREQUENTMinimal physical exertion. Very light physical work at desk or counter level with intermittent periods of sitting, standing, and walking. May involve data entry, telephone work, or use of various office equipment.

X Same as above with the addition of standing/sitting/walking for lengthy periods of time. May involve light physical exertion due to pushing, pulling, carrying, and lifting weights up to 20 pounds.

X Physical exertion involving pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 20 pounds. May require prolonged standing and/or walking during which time objects are transported. May require occasional bending, squatting, and reaching.

X Sustained physical activity throughout the work period. Performs work tasks involving pushing, pulling, carrying, and lifting up to 50 pounds. May require bending, squatting, stooping, reaching, climbing, or walking in addition to other physical demands.

X Physical exertion throughout the work period. Performs work tasks involving pushing, pulling, carrying, and lifting varying weights up to 50 pounds, and more than 50 pounds with assistance. May require bending, squatting, stooping, reaching, climbing, or walking in addition to other physical demands.

X

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