Storm Water Services Engineer #2209-230100-01
- Date Opened
- Tuesday, September 20, 2022 8:00 AM
- Close Date
- Sunday, October 23, 2022 8:00 PM
- Section
- Storm Water Services
- Salary
- $66,099 - $82,624 Commensurate with Experience
Introduction
Overview
The City of Charlotte is the largest municipality in North Carolina and the 17th largest city in the United States, with a total population of more than 872,498 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
Summary
Major Duties and Responsibilities
- Inspecting culverts, bridges, pipes, structures, waterways and other drainage features to identify damage or deterioration
- Maintaining inspection information in database format and performing GIS analysis, as needed
- Evaluating data for determination of corrective actions
- Coordinating and preparing repair work orders
- Reporting immediate or emergency needs and coordinating with appropriate agencies
- Assisting project managers and project engineers with capital improvement projects
- Providing engineering and design support
- Performing hydrologic and hydraulic calculations
- Evaluating system replacement, rehabilitation, and repair budgets and costs
- Reviewing design plans for constructability
- Coordinating with private utility companies to relocate utilities
- Assisting with the bid process for construction contracts
- Assisting with water quality improvement projects
- Assisting with MS4 permit requirements
- Reviewing land development plan submittals
- Inspecting storm water control measures
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Ability to plan, prioritize and organize work and complete assignments with minimal supervision
- Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
- Ability to work well with others in a team environment
- Ability to interact courteously and effectively with the public
- Ability to read and interpret design plans
- Ability to learn and understand hydrology & hydraulic software such as: Hydro CAD, HEC-RAS, HY8, Arc-GIS, Storm CAD, and Hydroflow
- Experience or ability to learn AutoCAD3D and other engineering software applications
- Familiar with stream restoration techniques to correct erosion problems at point locations
- Effectively use measuring devices such as rulers, tapes, protractors, calipers, levels, etc.
- Understand hazards and exhibit a serious attitude towards safety precautions
- Ability to traverse difficult terrain and various urban/rural conditions, to remove and replace manhole lids, to bend, stoop, and crawl through culverts as short as 42 inches
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Good driving record, a valid driver’s license and a dependable passenger vehicle
- Must be able to receive and maintain a City Driving Permit
Preferred Qualification
- Experience with design, installation, or maintenance of storm drainage systems.
- EI certification
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering
Salary
- $66,099 - $82,624 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.
Please note that all job offers are contingent upon an applicant successfully passing a new hire background check, drug screening, and proof of COVID-19 vaccination. If an applicant does not pass the background screening or vaccination requirement, the offer will be rescinded.
The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
How To Apply
Apply online.
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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