Engineer Senior - Water Distribution

Department: Charlotte Water Department

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SUMMARY

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.

The salary for this position is $100,746 - $111,939 commensurate with experience

MAJOR DUTIES AND 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.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• 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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE)
• 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited school.
• Five (5) years of directly related work experience in planning, design, and/or technical, work preferably in civil engineering or municipal capital improvement projects

Licenses, Certifications or Registrations:

• Requires a valid driver’s license.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The work is light work and requires applying 10 pounds of force frequently exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally to move objects. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required: feeling, perceiving sounds at normal speaking levels, discriminating among sounds, mental acuity, speaking, standing, talking, visual acuity in data/color/observations/equipment/ inspections, and walking.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is performed in a dynamic environment that requires sensitivity to change and responsiveness to changing goals, priorities, and needs. Requires occasional on-call emergency work.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position. While it is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements, management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and assign other duties at any time. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were written out in this job description.

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.

Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination. During the selection process, candidates may be asked to take a skills test, and/or participate in other assessments.

The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation or on the basis of actual or perceived gender as expressed through dress, appearance, or behavior.

Our culture is to serve the community honorably.

HOW TO APPLY

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You are welcome to visit the City of Charlotte Human Resources Department lobby, where self-service application kiosks are available. They are located in our office at 700 East 4th Street, Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28202. We are open Monday through Friday, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (EST), excluding official City holidays.

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BENEEFITS

The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees.

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