Division Engineer

Location : Wilmington, NC

Job Type : Full Time-Regular

Job Number : 24-00243

Department : Engineering

Opening Date : 02 / 05 / 2025

Closing Date : 3 / 9 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern

Post-Offer Required Pre-Employment Screenings : Driving History Check

Education Verification

Drug Screen

Hiring Salary : $100,000 - $134,297.28

Working Hours : Monday - Friday 8 : 00 AM - 5 : 00 PM

The City of Wilmington is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Position Description

The purpose of this position is to manage the design, development, and implementation of capital works projects and to maintain the City infrastructure. This is accomplished by managing staff, supervising the design of projects, managing the budget, identifying projects and process improvements, directing the work of professional land surveyors, and determining capital project right of way and easement property acquisition requirements. Other duties include reviewing engineering plans, authoring technical specifications, and providing engineering recommendations to City departments.

Typical Tasks

• Supervises staff by planning and supervising daily tasks and activities, establishing procedures and guidelines, evaluating assigned duties, prioritizing work, providing oversight on design and construction issues, directing computer-aided design standards and workflows, coaching for technical decisions and performance improvement and recommending personnel actions.

Performs and directs professional civil engineering design by identifying project needs and scope, coordinating project concepts with City departments, preparing cost estimates, establishing and monitoring design schedules, creating certified engineered drawings, reviewing and evaluating designs prepared by subordinate project engineers and consulting engineers , and approving designs.

Performs and directs professional civil engineering design by identifying project needs and scope, coordinating project concepts with City departments, preparing cost estimates, establishing and monitoring design schedules, creating certified engineered drawings, reviewing and evaluating designs prepared by subordinate project engineers and consulting engineers , and approving designs.

Prepares and administers the annual division budget by forecasting revenues and expenditures, identifying staffing needs, developing strategic goals, presenting proposals for approval, authorizing payments and monitoring expenditures for recommended adjustments.

Identifies needs by performing engineering analysis or interpreting engineering reports, evaluating alternatives and determining courses of action, conducting value engineering, and presenting proposals.

Supervises capital project right of way and easement property acquisition requirements by establishing needs, directing land surveying work and the preparation of property maps, and providing technical assistance.

Qualifications

Education : Bachelor's Degree

Experience :

Five (5) years of relevant experience.

Requirements :

Valid Class C driver's license.

Professional Engineering License.

Supplemental Information

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

Exerting up to 10 lbs. occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting most of the time.

WORKING CONDITIONS :

This position works primarily in an office environment.

Why Work with Us?

At the City of Wilmington, we offer more than just a job - we provide an opportunity to grow, make an impact, and maintain a healthy work-life balance. Here are some of the benefits of working with us :

If you're looking for a fulfilling career with excellent benefits and a commitment to work-life balance, we encourage you to apply and join our team!

Our Core Values :

INCLUSION | COLLABORATION | CREATIVITY | ACCOUNTABILITY

Our Mission Statement : Through forward-thinking policies and responsible stewardship, we are creating a better city every day with excellent core services and quality of life for all.

What we offer :

The City of Wilmington believes that employees are one of our most important resources. We offer an excellent salary and competitive benefits package to serve the needs of our employees and their families. Our benefits package includes :

Applicant Status Updates : After the closing date for this position, applications will be screened by Human Resources. Applicants who meet the minimum and / or preferred qualifications will be referred over to the hiring department. All updates regarding an application can be viewed through your applicant portal.

Health Benefits are offered to employees working at least 30 hours per week.

Health Insurance - The City offers two options for health coverage : a standard PPO plan and a High Deductible Health Plan with an associated Health Savings Account. Coverage becomes effective the first day of the month following 30 days of employment for employees and their eligible dependents. Both you and the City contribute to the overall cost of coverage.

Dental Insurance - Coverage becomes effective the first day of the month following 30 days of employment. Employees, their spouse and dependent children are eligible for coverage.

Life Insurance - The city pays to provide coverage valued at one times your annual salary. Supplemental insurance is available for employees to purchase. Optional coverage for dependents is also available for purchase.

Retirement :

Paid Leave (offered to employees working at least 1,000 hours annually

Miscellaneous :

Note : The City of Wilmington is on a bi-weekly pay cycle. New employees should expect to recieve their first paycheck approximately 3 weeks after their start date.

Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?

Which best describes your highest level of education?

How many years of experience do you have?

Please identify the company / agency / organization where you gained the experience described in question #3. Note : These employers must be listed in the work history section on your employment application to receive credit. Entering "N / A' or "See Resume / Application" does not qualify as an acceptable response.

The hiring salary for the position is posted on the job posting. Salary determination is supported by budget availability and qualifications of the candidate to maintain internal equity. Please acknowledge that you understand this process.

Select the type(s) of experience that you have (select all that apply) :

Are you currently certified as a Professional Engineer (PE) in the state of North Carolina OR possess an equivalent out-of-state license?

Describe your experience and proficiency (if applicable) working with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, PCSWMM, AutoTurn, and any relevant software applications.

Required Question

Salary : $100,000 - $134,297