Welcome to the City of Charlotte

Charlotte is America’s Queen City, opening her arms to a diverse and inclusive community of residents, businesses and visitors alike. Here you will find a safe, family-oriented city where people work together to help everyone thrive. The mission of the City of Charlotte is to deliver quality public services and promote the safety, health, and quality of life for all residents.

Our guiding principles include:

• Attracting and retaining a skilled and diverse workforce

• Valuing teamwork, openness, accountability, productivity, and employee development

• Providing all customers with courteous, responsive, accessible, and seamless quality services

• Taking initiative to identify, analyze, and solve problems

• Collaborating with stakeholders to make informed decisions

SUMMARY

SALARY OFFERING FOR THIS POSITION: $77,358.00 - $96,697.00 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.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering
• 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 and one year of related 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 and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation or on the basis of actual or perceived gender as expressed through dress, appearance, or behavior.

Our culture is to serve the community honorably.

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 self-service application kiosks are available. They are located in our office at 700 East 4th Street, Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28202. We are open Monday through Friday, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (EST), excluding official City holidays.

For questions about your application or the hiring process, please email [email protected]

The City of Charlotte is committed to making our services and programs accessible to all. Upon request, auxiliary aids, written materials in alternate formats, language access, and other reasonable accommodations or modifications will be provided. To make a request, please fill out the Innovation & Technology ADA request form or call 704.336.4120.

BENEEFITS

The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees.

Click here to learn more about the City of Charlotte’s benefits.

The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcohol-free workplace.