Engineer Senior - Water Distribution

City of Charlotte•Charlotte, NC

9d•Onsite

About The Position

This position will be responsible for performing engineering analyses on water distribution systems, development and operation of hydraulic models, master planning studies, participating in utility-wide continuous improvement projects, identification of infrastructure needs for the Capital Investment Plan (CIP), and completing regulatory reporting. Work performed is of an advanced level and capacity. This position requires a high degree of internal/external consultation on internal and external projects and operates as a subject matter expert in the area of water distribution systems’ operation, assessments and modeling.

Requirements

Knowledge of Federal and State rules governing public water and wastewater systems.
Knowledge of engineering principles and concepts in area of wastewater system infrastructure design, installation, and operation.
Excellent oral and written communication skills on both an individual level and for larger more diverse audiences as well as conflict resolution.
Skill in Arc GIS Pro software; Microsoft Office Suite products; must be able to learn new software products as needed.
Skill in producing technical reports.
Ability to make sound decisions based on limited information.
Ability to learn, interpret and enforce Charlotte City Code and Charlotte Water policy.
Ability to apply and direct change control principles to project planning and implementation.
Ability to work in a diverse work environment, managing many varying priorities and needs for engineering service.
Ability to build and run wastewater hydraulic modeling software
Ability to apply fundamental and advanced engineering principles to project design or planning.
Ability to make decisions based on independent sound judgment as well as take initiative in a collaborative nature.
Ability to lead and mentor engineering and technical staff.
Ability to work cooperatively with other city employees and the public.
Ability to apply conflict resolution techniques.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited school.
Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE)
Five (5) years of directly related work experience in planning, design, and/or technical, work preferably in civil engineering or municipal capital improvement projects
Requires a valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

A minimum of one (1) year of supervision or performing as a mentor/team leader for other engineers.
Possess or ability to gain a good working knowledge of the City of Charlotte’s Land Development and Mecklenburg County’s Code Enforcement processes.

Responsibilities

Develops, conducts, or leads the review and reporting of hydraulic modeling, planning, engineering studies, and regulatory requirements in support of water distribution system designs and analyses.
Provides technical and professional assistance during investigations, project design, and construction activities related to: water distribution/transmission improvements; water distribution system assessments (e.g., pressure monitoring and demand impacts); development of distribution system-related inventory systems; and emergency management needs.
Serves as subject matter expert for recommended water infrastructure projects from master plan documents and departmental collaborative groups; includes history of need, triggers for implementation, and coordination of installation.
Supervises technical staff in field activities related to: water system pressure monitoring; distribution system fire flow performance; inventory survey and assessments; and C-factor testing.
Develops maps and other tools in Arc GIS Pro; trains team members and others as necessary.
Completes and distributes reports and results related to water distribution system regulatory and voluntary reporting.
Oversee compliance of project management activities including workflows related to contracts, invoices and payments.
Performs other related job duties as assigned.