What are the responsibilities and job description for the Civil Engineer position at City of Greensboro?
Are you passionate about shaping your community’s infrastructure through smart, sustainable design? Do you enjoy solving complex engineering challenges while providing excellent service? Join the City of Greensboro's Water Resources Department and help ensure safe, reliable, and forward-thinking development!
Compensation and Benefits:
The City of Greensboro offer an outstanding benefits package that supports your well-being.
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Work Schedule:
Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
About the Role:
As a Civil Engineer within the Engineering Division of Water Resources, you’ll support the Plan Review section and help guide development that aligns with City standards, policies, and environmental goals. Up to 60% of your time will be dedicated to reviewing developer and consultant submissions for compliance with City ordinances.
Why You’ll Love Working With Us:
When you work for the City of Greensboro, you’re part of a mission-driven team that values your growth and contributions. Here’s what makes us stand out:
Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, health insurance, paid time off, and a strong retirement plan.
Professional Growth: Expand your skills with continued learning, training, and opportunities to lead impactful projects.
Collaborative Culture: Be part of a supportive team that values your ideas and encourages innovation.
Community Impact: Your work helps maintain the quality, safety, and sustainability of Greensboro’s vital infrastructure.
What You’ll Do::
Review development plans, studies, specifications, and cost estimates to ensure alignment with City policy and ordinances.
Provide engineering expertise for water, sewer, and stormwater system designs.
Collaborate with the Engineering Supervisor to administer the Post-Construction Runoff Control Program and recommend ordinance updates based on current and upcoming State and EPA regulations.
Respond to technical inquiries from developers, engineers, and community members, providing thoughtful and clear solutions.
Support City-led and economic development projects with expert engineering review and technical guidance.
Serve as a vital part of the Development Services team, delivering excellent customer service while upholding the integrity of public infrastructure.
Assist in project prioritization and planning with leadership and cross-functional teams.
What We're Looking for::
Strong knowledge of civil engineering principles related to water, sewer, and stormwater infrastructure.
Understanding of local, state, and federal regulations related to post-construction runoff and environmental compliance.
Excellent analytical and communication skills to interpret technical documents and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
A proactive mindset with a commitment to problem-solving and customer service.
Ability to balance multiple priorities and contribute to both technical work and policy development.
Ready to Apply?
If you’re eager to use your engineering expertise to improve community development and protect public infrastructure, we want to hear from you!
.This job is Exempt and is not subject to the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.Minimum Qualifications:
- Valid Driver's License
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited College or University
- Or an equivalency of an Associates Degree in Engineering or related field "and" 6 years of engineering principles and practices including design standards, or directly related experience
- 1 years experience/knowledge of engineering principles and practices including design standards for water, sewer, and/or stormwater-related field
- Engineering Intern Certification by NC Board of Engineers and Land Surveyors ("OR" the ability to obtain within 24 months of hire date)
- Bachelor of Engineering; Bachelor of Science or related field
- Experience interpreting engineering plans, specifications, and technical reports.
- Experience with ESRI GIS
Salary : $65,532 - $117,267
