Stormwater Engineer

The Stormwater Capital Improvements Engineer will collaborate with Stormwater Division staff, other City departments, consulting engineers, citizens, and stakeholders to help deliver Drainage Assistance (DA) and Capital Improvement (CIP) projects from planning and design through to construction.  As an entry-level role with significant growth potential, the selected candidate will receive mentorship from senior staff to develop expertise in project management.  Eventually, this individual will take on responsibility for managing their own projects while supporting team members involved in the DA and CIP programs. Projects may include underground infrastructure, stormwater control measures, green stormwater infrastructure, channel improvements, dam improvements, and/or streambank stabilization/restoration.

About You:

The ideal candidate is one that fully supports the Stormwater Management initiative to be “Stormwater Smart.” We strive to be the smartest stormwater program possible. We do this by being innovative, cost-effective, and equitable. To align with this vision, the ideal candidate would be a team player, that is a self-starter, an effective communicator and takes pride in their work. We are looking for a junior-level engineer with the potential to grow professionally in this role, ultimately assuming responsibility for managing external consultants who design stormwater DA and CIP projects.

About Us:

The City of Raleigh is the second-largest city in North Carolina and remains one of the fastest growing areas in the country.  Driven by a strong economy and outstanding quality of life, Raleigh is consistently ranked among the nation’s best places to live and operate a business. The “Capital City” offers many cultural and entertainment advantages of a large City without the traffic and other drawbacks.  Wake County is one of the top ranked public-school districts in the state, has nine universities and institutions of higher education, and is home of the Research Triangle Park, which is North Carolina's premier global innovation center.  

The Stormwater Management Division includes over 80 full-time employees who work within an inclusive, team-first environment that takes pride in their work by being “Stormwater Smart”. Together, the employees of the Stormwater Management Division support the City’s strategic plan through a variety of programs and projects to enhance the quality of life for it’s vibrant community. Sustained population growth in Raleigh has created new development opportunities, which has resulted in evolving the Stormwater program in terms of capacity and capabilities. In 2023, Stormwater Management was reclassified as a new Division within Engineering Services, emphasizing the importance of Stormwater Management and its influence in the future growth of Raleigh.

This position qualifies for the City’s Telework Program which provides opportunity to work up to 40% of time remotely.   

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide engineering and design work for municipal drainage improvement projects (culverts, closed pipe systems and open channels) and coordinates engineering support and project activities; reviews plans, design and project work to ensure compliance with specifications, requirements, regulations and standards
• Respond to inquiries and issues from the public and other organizations; conduct site visits and inspections; research, investigates, analyze and identify issues; recommend and implement solutions to various stormwater drainage issues
• Provide courteous and expeditious customer service to the general public and City Departments staff
• Prepare and/or reviews engineering plans, contracts, resource and construction cost estimates, proposed schedules, bid documents, proposal requests, project closeout documentation and various reports
• Monitor and administers construction projects and contracts for scope, fee, and budget compliance; assist with bid administration processes; process pay requests and change orders; participate in contractor selection process; and manage the team in the field performing construction
• Maintain project documentation, standards documentation, databases, files, records and reports. Uses e-Builder or a similar project management software to track project progress, pay invoices, manage schedules, organize document storage, facilitate reviews, issue monthly project status reports, and process change orders
• Manage engineering consultants as they perform studies and develop designs, permits, and bid documents. This role is responsible for reviews to plans, design and project work to ensure compliance with specifications, design requirements, regulations, and standards
• The Engineer is required to travel to job sites for investigation and inspection purposes

Note: This job classification description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities and Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) designation may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.

Typical Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in engineering or directly related field

 OR 

An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation. The City does not expect the selected individuals to perform all of the previously listed duties and will afford time and training for them to grow into this position.