Senior Engineer (Storm Water - Land Development)

ABOUT THE ROLE Based in the Storm Water Services Land Development Section, this senior-level engineering position is primarily responsible for reviewing and approving construction plans for compliance with City Storm Water regulations and development standards. It requires expert knowledge in land development regulations and civil engineering principles to help improve surface waters and convey rainwater safely through well-maintained storm drainage systems. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES - Provide professional and technical instruction and guidance to consultants, contractors, engineers, City officials, and the public regarding design and regulatory issues. - Review construction and engineering plans, designs, and specifications for land development projects and make recommendations on design strategies or plan approval. - Oversee compliance and enforcement of land development activities with respect to local ordinances governing stormwater management. - Work closely with staff on the implementation, interpretation, and administration of the Charlotte Post-Construction Stormwater Ordinance. - Serve as a resource to other groups within the Development Center pertaining to improvements in the permitting process. - Serve as a subject matter expert for other City ordinances pertaining to stormwater and development. - Review rezoning petitions for stormwater impacts as part of the City's rezoning process. - Ensure a proper balance of regulatory authority and customer advocacy. - Perform other duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering and five (5) years of related experience. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS - Preferred qualifications include knowledge and experience in storm water management, engineering principles, and land development permitting practices. - Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) is preferred. - High level of technical competence in engineering, stormwater principles, and permitting processes. - Proficiency in applying hydraulic and hydrologic modeling principles and methods. - Ability to plan, prioritize, and complete assignments with minimal supervision in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment. - Strong verbal and written communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences. - Ability to apply conflict resolution techniques and positive solution development. SELECTION PROCESS - Final candidates are subject to a comprehensive background check, including reference checks, social security verification, education verification, criminal conviction record check, and potentially credit history, sex offender registry, and motor vehicle records checks. - Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination. - Candidates may be asked to take a skills test and/or participate in other assessments during the selection process. HOW TO APPLY - Apply online via the City of Charlotte careers portal. - Self-service application kiosks are available at the Human Resources Department lobby: 700 East 4th Street, Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28202 (Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. EST, excluding official City holidays). - For questions about the application or hiring process, email Careers@ci.charlotte.nc.us. - Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request. EMPLOYMENT DETAILS - Department: Storm Water Services Department - Work Location: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center, Charlotte, NC - Job Type: Full time - Job Requisition ID: JR100605 - Application End Date: September 11, 2026 - Equal Opportunity: 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 gender identity/expression. - Workplace Policy: The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcohol-free workplace.