[Hiring] Principal Engineer @City of Durham

Role Description

This position will work in the Development Infrastructure Division of the Planning and Development Department and will serve as a Principal Engineer in the Stormwater Review Group. The primary purpose of this position is to ensure compliance with stormwater regulations through the independent review of development plans. It requires a sound knowledge of hydrology, hydraulics, and stormwater control measures (SCMs) obtained through education and experience. Knowledge of stormwater regulatory requirements will be needed in fulfillment of responsibilities. Good customer service skills as well as strong verbal and written communication skills are needed for routine communication with the development community to assist them in complying with applicable stormwater requirements. Field inspections of SCMs are conducted for construction and as-built drawing/certification acceptance. Solid organization and administrative skills are required to track multiple projects and document project status. Working knowledge of databases (Excel/Access) and ArcGIS is needed in the fulfillment of job duties. Other duties include providing administrative support, technical support, contractual support, attending meetings, and other duties as assigned.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Manages projects, programs, and assigned department operations.
• Develops and administers contracts; develops operational policies and procedures.
• Establishes project and unit goals; develops project scope, budgets, and schedules.
• Trains staff; improves safety and operational processes; assists with preparing applications for and managing grants.
• Oversees data collection and analysis; conducts engineering studies.
• Creates work plans and processes, identifying locations/areas requiring improvement.
• Recommends and implements engineering and safety solutions; tracks post-implementation project progress and requirements.
• Performs field inspections and monitors operations to ensure compliance with safety and other applicable regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Prepares, reviews, and analyzes engineering plans and bids, drawings, reports, contracts, agreements, presentations, specifications, request for proposals/qualifications, and other documentation.
• Drafts ordinances and City Council communications; coordinates the review of and/or reviews design submittals from internal and external staff.
• Develops technical specifications; maintains records, logs, and databases.
• Assists with the coordination of and/or attends public meetings; provides technical expertise and consultation to City departments and external agencies; provides training.
• Designs, implements, and evaluates special projects; may create drawings and plans as required.
• As assigned, may serve as a lead worker, assigning work and monitoring work completion, or supervise paraprofessional and support staff.
• Conducts performance evaluations; coordinates training; implements hiring, discipline, and termination procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Project Management, Environmental Engineering, Biological Engineering, or a directly related field OR equivalent experience.
• Five years of related engineering experience.
• A North Carolina Professional Engineer Registration or equivalent as determined by the City.
• Valid North Carolina Class C Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record acquired within a time frame established by the City.

Additional Preferred Skills

• A minimum of three years of experience in areas related to the design, construction, maintenance, and/or regulation of stormwater control measures is preferred.
• Significant experience in or with stormwater maintenance/regulations in municipalities.
• Expertise in stormwater software for watershed hydrology modeling, pond routing, storm sewer modeling, etc.
• Stormwater BMP Inspections and Maintenance Certification and/or Stormwater BMP Reviewer Certification through NC State University - Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering or other equivalent certification(s) from a like entity.
• Experience explaining technical and regulatory stormwater issues to non-technical individuals and/or groups.