Project Engineer- Engineering
About The Position
The purpose of this position is to perform professional and administrative engineering functions and to develop and implement programs. This role involves leading the design and technical review of municipal infrastructure, including roadways (NCDOT standards), greenways/shared-use paths (ADA compliance), and water/sewer lines. The Project Engineer will also handle hydrology and drainage tasks, such as developing stormwater management plans, performing HEC-RAS modeling, and supporting Federal Emergency Management Agency Letter of Map Revision (FEMA LOMR) submissions. Technical studies will be conducted to provide solutions for infrastructure repairs, geometric designs, and pavement improvements, utilizing survey data and Geographic Information System (GIS) mapping. Project and financial management responsibilities include developing budget requests, preparing detailed cost estimates, coordinating work plans to ensure projects stay on schedule and within budget, and evaluating construction proposals. The position ensures regulatory and environmental compliance with Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), North Carolina Department of Environment Quality (NCDEQ), and US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) regulations, navigates National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) processes, performs field sampling, and conducts construction inspections. Coordination and communication are essential, serving as the primary point of contact between field crews, office staff, city stakeholders, and regulatory agencies, and providing technical recommendations to City departments and the general public.
Requirements
- Advanced knowledge of civil engineering principles, specifically North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) roadway standards, North Carolina Department of Environment Quality (NCDEQ) environmental regulations, and American Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance for pedestrian facilities
- Proficiency in Hydrologic Engineering Center’ River Analysis System (HEC-RAS) for stream impact analysis and FEMA LOMR submissions, and HydroCAD for stormwater modeling and drainage design
- Mastery of AutoCAD Civil 3D for infrastructure modeling and plan production
- Functional knowledge of ArcGIS for spatial analysis and utility mapping
- Familiarity with National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) processes, Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) standards, and US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) permitting
- Professional Engineer (PE) license or having passed the Principles and Practice Engineering Exam in North Carolina
- Valid North Carolina Driver’s License
- Expert use of Microsoft Excel for complex engineering calculations, cost estimation, and budget tracking
- Proficient in Word and Outlook for technical reporting and professional stakeholder communication
- Ability to interpret survey data, conduct field inspections, and judge construction proposals against technical specifications
- Skill in analyzing complex engineering data to recommend infrastructure repairs or design modifications
- Ability to act as a technical liaison between field crews, city leadership, and external contractors
Responsibilities
- Lead the design and technical review of municipal infrastructure, including roadways (NCDOT standards), greenways/shared-use paths (ADA compliance), and water/sewer lines
- Develop stormwater management plans and drainage systems
- Perform HEC-RAS modeling to assess stream impacts and support Federal Emergency Management Agency Letter of Map Revision (FEMA LOMR) submissions
- Conduct engineering evaluations and research as-builts to provide solutions for infrastructure repairs, geometric designs, and pavement improvements
- Interpret survey data and utilize Geographic Information System (GIS) mapping to inform design development and departmental record tracking
- Develop comprehensive budget requests by researching current material/labor rates and preparing detailed cost estimates
- Establish performance measurement tools and coordinate work plans to ensure projects remain on schedule and within budget
- Review and judge construction proposals for technical accuracy and adherence to project specifications
- Ensure all engineering drawings, technical specifications, and documents comply with Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), North Carolina Department of Environment Quality (NCDEQ), and US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) regulations
- Navigate National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) processes and perform field sampling to ensure environmental integration and compliance during all project phases
- Perform site visits and examinations of active construction projects to verify adherence to approved plans and safety codes
- Serve as the primary point of contact between field crews, office staff, city stakeholders, and regulatory agencies
- Provide technical recommendations to City departments and interface with the general public to address inquiries regarding municipal projects
- Performs other similar duties as required
- Calculation of project quantities, development of detailed bid tabulation and specifications
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
