Engineering Project Manager (Design Program)

Date Opened: Wednesday, December 24, 2025 12:00 AMClose Date: Friday, January 16, 2026 12:00 AMDepartment: Storm Water Services DepartmentSalary: $83,208.00 - $104,010.00 Commensurate with Experience

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SUMMARY

This position is part of the Storm Water Services Engineering and Design Division and is primarily responsible for supporting the Design Program by performing engineering activities and tasks related to stormwater design work. This position currently allows for a hybrid work schedule. Opportunities for training and professional development. The city offers educational reimbursement for qualified continuing education. Offering a $1,500 sign-on bonus upon hire.

Offering Salary Range: $93,609.00 - $104,009.99 Commensurate with Experience

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop design resolutions to various storm drainage system deficiencies.
• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses models.
• Production of construction project plans utilizing AutoCAD3D.
• Interacting with the public, meeting with property owners to represent the city. 
• Design stream and channel techniques to resolve erosion. 
• Determine construction cost estimates.
• Coordinate utility conflicts with local utilities.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to successfully perform stormwater modeling and design tasks.
• Understanding/knowledge of hydrology & hydraulic software such as:
  • Hydro CAD
  • HEC-RAS
  • HY8
  • Arc-GIS
  • Storm CAD
  • Hydroflow
• Progressive experience using AutoCAD3D and other engineering software applications.
• Familiar with stream restoration techniques to correct erosion problems at point locations.
• Develop construction plans for repairs and improvements in accordance with all local, state and federal permitting requirements.
• Knowledge of City of Charlotte Land Development Standards, NCDOT Standards and Specifications and Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Design Manual.
• Utilize efficient time management skills for short-term stormwater projects.
• Ability to design and manage stormwater projects independently efficiently and effectively.
• Good organizational skills to meet expected production design goals for design projects.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to develop and create technical reports.
• Ability to work cooperatively with city employees and the public.
• Ability to apply conflict resolution techniques.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• A valid driver’s license, a good driving record with the ability to obtain and maintain a City Driving Permit.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Licensure as a Professional Engineer.
• Ability to communicate in both English and Spanish.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering and three (3) years of progressive experience including storm drainage design.

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

Apply online.

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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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