Rotational Engineer Plan Review

City of Charlotte

2d•$73,675 - $105,907

About The Position

This is an entry-level Engineer position with 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 gaining experience with the department’s initiatives and programs. After completing the rotations, the Engineer is assigned to one of the teams described in the posting. Assignments may involve asset inspection and management; engineering and design support for capital improvement projects; construction plan review and utility coordination; or regulatory work related to surface water quality, MS4 permits, land development plans, and storm water control measures. The stated salary range for this position is $82,883.70–$92,092.99, commensurate with experience. The posting also lists a department salary range of $73,675.00–$105,906.94, commensurate with experience. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field. Candidates graduating with the degree in December 2026 or May 2027 are also accepted, and the start time may vary based on graduation. Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination; candidates may also be asked to complete a skills test or other assessments. The role involves field work and may require traversing difficult terrain, removing and replacing manhole lids, and bending, stooping, or crawling through culverts as small as 42 inches.

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 and understand hydrology and hydraulic software, including 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 for correcting erosion 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; and bend, stoop, and crawl through culverts as small as 42 inches.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Valid driver’s license, good driving record, and dependable passenger vehicle.
Ability to obtain and maintain a City Driving Permit.
Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Inspect culverts, bridges, pipes, structures, waterways, and other drainage features for damage or deterioration.
Maintain inspection information in databases 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.
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.
Assist with MS4 permit requirements.
Review land development plan submittals.
Inspect storm water control measures.