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City of Durham · 1 month ago

Engineer- Stormwater Infrastructure Work Group

Durham, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid, Senior Level

$67K/yr - $103K/yr

1+ years exp

The City of Durham is dedicated to serving the community and is seeking an Engineer for their Stormwater Infrastructure Work Group. The role involves civil engineering design, project management, and oversight of stormwater infrastructure projects, requiring a solid understanding of hydrology and hydraulics.

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Responsibilities

Investigates stormwater infrastructure system issues by; reviewing historical data, conducting field inspections, meeting with residents and stakeholders, and reviewing video inspections and photos

Develops project scope and researches design options and cost analysis and communicates prospective plans with residents and stakeholders. Performs design and permitting, produces construction drawings for Capital Improvement Projects

Assists with performing project coordination, project management, and contract administration; develops cost estimates; creates project manuals and documentation; coordinates project bidding processes; evaluates project risk and takes action to mitigate risks; reviews submittals, ensures projects are on schedule, within assigned budgets, and comply with applicable regulations, policies, and procedures

Plans, designs, oversees construction for stormwater infrastructure improvement projects; reviews, prepares, updates, and communicates plans, drawings, concepts, and permits; conducts field inspections; assesses and evaluates project plans and construction; calculates costs; and ensures plans and construction comply with applicable requirements, standards, policies, and procedures

Manages project funds; forecasts construction costs, reviews insurance and bonds; reviews construction and engineering documentation; and coordinates with senior management and attorneys to resolve complex technical issues

Conducts final inspections to facilitate infrastructure acceptance, warranty and repair requirements; evaluate projects, proposals, and applications; reviews plans and documentation; and coordinates with contractors, inspectors, and staff to assess compliance with specifications; prepares related documentation, including punch lists; receive approvals; and finalizes and closes projects

Provides customer service; coordinates with a variety of internal and external staff, departments, and agencies; and attends meetings to provide professional and technical information; process and evaluate requests; prepares and review technical documentation; ensures compliance with design and project requirements, and applicable regulations, policies, and procedures; and facilitates related departmental operations

Processes project-related documentation, reviews, approvals, permits and certificates; maintains databases; prepares reports; reviews and processes invoices and generates payment requests; reviews, verifies, and analyzes information to make recommendations and ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable regulations, policies, and procedures

Provides assistance in guiding paraprofessional engineering staff involved in performing engineering inspection, including interpreting plans, specifications, permit requirements and policies

Obtains rights-of-entry from affected property owners and coordinates easement acquisitions

Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned

Qualification

Stormwater engineeringAutoCAD Civil 3DHydrologyHydraulicsEngineering-In-Training (EIT)ArcGISStormwater softwareCustomer serviceField inspectionsCost analysisTeam coordinationProject managementTechnical documentationCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in engineering or a directly related field OR equivalent experience

One year of engineering-related experience (which may include internship experience)

A valid North Carolina Class C Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record acquired within a time frame established by the City

Preferred

Engineering-In-Training (EIT) or Engineer Intern (EI) Certificate preferred

Experience with or exposure to stormwater engineering, AutoCAD Civil 3D, ArcGIS is desirable

Knowledge of stormwater software such as watershed hydrology modeling and storm sewer system modeling

Proficient knowledge of Word and Excel is preferred

Benefits

12-13 paid holidays per year

13 standard work days of vacation per year

13 standard work days of sick leave per year, which accumulates indefinitely; sick leave may be used toward early retirement

2 weeks paid military leave per year

Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental life insurance plans

State and City retirement plans

Short and long term disability plans

Paid temporary disability leave for specified conditions

City contribution of 13.6% into the N.C. State Retirement System

Paid funeral leave

Employee Assistance Program - personal and family counseling

Paid life insurance equal to annual salary

48 hours for volunteer work each year

4 hours parental leave each year

Workman's Compensation Insurance

457 Deferred Compensation Plans

401(k) retirement plan (5.0% of salary)

State retirement plan

401(k) retirement plan (5.0% of salary)

State retirement plan effective first day of the month following date of hire

Health insurance effective first day of the month following date of hire

Dental and life insurance, after one year of service

Pro-rated vacation, pro-rated sick, pro-rated floating holiday, parttime holiday pay (based on scheduled hours for that day) after one year of service