Project Engineer / Engineering Project Manager

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SUMMARY

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Apply engineering design principles to develop construction plans specifications and estimates for municipal transportation infrastructure projects initiated by the City and/or NCDOT

• Develop preliminary and final plans and designs using computer aided design (CAD and Civil3D) and other engineering tools and software

• Responsible for all design features which may include the following: roadway alignments and profiles traffic control utilities drainage hydrology and hydraulics grading erosion control pavement markings cross sections and other features needed to design a complete project

• Work performed is technical and detailed requiring application of professional engineering principles

• Plan and prioritize the necessary tasks to complete all construction documents

• Prepare cost estimates

• Prepare and manage project budgets and schedules using Munis Primavera and Excel

• Manage projects from planning through construction

• Seal plans as a PE in accordance with State laws (as applicable)

• Prepare record drawings in accordance with State requirements

Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

• Successfully apply engineering design principles to develop construction plans specifications and cost estimates for municipal infrastructure projects

• Effective verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to develop technical reports

• Ability to comprehend assess and apply fundamental engineering and construction principles to project initiation planning implementation and closeout

• Ability to work cooperatively with other City employees and the public

• Knowledge of and ability to use conflict resolution techniques

• Ability to effectively direct and guide teamwork efforts

• Effective computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office Products (Word and Excel)

• Ability to plan prioritize and organize work and complete assignments with minimal supervision

• Use sound engineering judgment with minimal supervision

• Thorough knowledge of principles and practices of transportation design

• Considerable knowledge of modern transportation engineering methods and techniques

• CAD and Civil3D experience required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Five (5) or more years of experience in civil engineering including experience in geometric roadway design and storm drainage design

• Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) strongly preferred

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering or related field with three (3) years of relevant work experience in civil engineering

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

The Citys 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 candidates 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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BENEFITS

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

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The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcohol-free workplace.