Rotational Engineer Plan Review

City of Charlotte•Charlotte, NC

About The Position

The Rotational Engineer Plan Review position is an entry-level engineering role in the City of Charlotte’s Storm Water Services Department. During the first 12 months, the engineer rotates through Storm Water Services divisions, assisting with engineering activities and learning about the department’s initiatives and programs while gaining engineering experience. After completing the rotations, the engineer is placed on one of the department’s teams. Placement salary is listed as $82,883.70–$92,092.99, commensurate with experience; the posting also lists a salary range of $73,675.00–$105,906.94, commensurate with experience. Work may include inspecting drainage infrastructure, maintaining inspection data and performing GIS analysis, supporting capital improvement projects and engineering design, reviewing plans for constructability, coordinating utility relocations, assisting with construction bidding, supporting surface-water quality and MS4 permit work, reviewing land development plans, and inspecting storm water control measures. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field. Candidates graduating with this degree in December 2026 or May 2027 are also accepted; start time may vary based on graduation. The role requires a valid driver’s license, a good driving record, a dependable passenger vehicle, and the ability to obtain and maintain a City Driving Permit. Candidates must pass a pre-employment drug screening and physical examination. Background checks are conducted on final candidates. Candidates may be asked to complete a skills test or other assessments.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field; candidates graduating in December 2026 or May 2027 are also accepted.
Ability to plan, prioritize, and organize work and complete assignments in a timely manner with minimal supervision.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work cooperatively with City employees and the public.
Ability to read and interpret design plans.
Ability to learn hydrology and hydraulic software such as HydroCAD, HEC-RAS, HY8, Arc-GIS, StormCAD, and Hydroflow.
Experience with or ability to learn AutoCAD Civil 3D and other engineering software applications.
Familiarity with stream restoration techniques to correct erosion problems at point locations.
Ability to use measuring devices such as rulers, tapes, protractors, calipers, and levels.
Understanding of hazards and a serious attitude toward safety precautions.
Ability to traverse difficult terrain and varied urban and rural conditions, remove and replace manhole lids, bend, stoop, and crawl through culverts as short as 42 inches.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Valid driver’s license, good driving record, dependable passenger vehicle, and ability to obtain and maintain a City Driving Permit.
Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination.
Final candidates are subject to background checks; candidates may be asked to take a skills test or participate in other assessments.

Nice To Haves

Experience with design, installation, or maintenance of storm drainage systems.
EI certification.
Recent civil engineering graduates are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Rotate through Storm Water Services divisions during the first 12 months and assist with engineering activities.
Inspect culverts, bridges, pipes, structures, waterways, and other drainage features for damage or deterioration.
Maintain inspection information in database format and perform GIS analysis as needed.
Evaluate inspection data to determine corrective actions.
Coordinate and prepare repair work orders; report immediate or emergency needs and coordinate with appropriate agencies.
Assist project managers and project engineers with capital improvement projects and provide engineering and design support.
Perform hydrologic and hydraulic calculations.
Evaluate system replacement, rehabilitation, and repair budgets and costs.
Review design plans for constructability.
Coordinate with private utility companies to relocate utilities.
Assist with the bid process for construction contracts.
Assist with surface water quality improvement projects and MS4 permit requirements.
Review land development plan submittals and inspect storm water control measures.