DWM Civil Engineering Manager ; OWP

Salary range: $88,654 - $118,353

Salary range: $88,654 - $118,353

Manages professional/technical engineering projects including, engineering design and review, standards, survey work, inspections, and other engineering project components. This position may be responsible for the day-to-day Management of the Site Development Section within the Office of Watershed Protection, Department of Watershed Management. Site Development provides technical review of all construction plans, both public and private sector, which involve “earth disturbing activities” within the City Limits of Atlanta.

This review serves to enforce both Georgia state laws regarding erosion and waters quality, and City of Atlanta standards for sanitary sewer design and capacity, paving, grading, drainage, and storm water management. This position is responsible for assisting in overseeing and managing engineering, contractual, and financial activities for this program area. This employee will interface with the Site Development Manager, Bureau Directors, the Commissioner, Deputy Commissioners, and Law Department.

This employee will identify engineering and technical needs, and manpower requirements for the program area. Reviews and critiques all engineering documents submitted by applicants for Building Permits. This employee will be responsible for the work activities of as many as twenty staff including engineers and technical staff.

Posting expires:
October 14, 2026

Salary range: $88,654 - $118,353

General Description and Classification Standards:

Manages professional/technical engineering projects including, engineering design and review, standards, survey work, inspections, and other engineering project components. This position may be responsible for the day-to-day Management of the Site Development Section within the Office of Watershed Protection, Department of Watershed Management. Site Development provides technical review of all construction plans, both public and private sector, which involve “earth disturbing activities” within the City Limits of Atlanta.

This review serves to enforce both Georgia state laws regarding erosion and waters quality, and City of Atlanta standards for sanitary sewer design and capacity, paving, grading, drainage, and storm water management. This position is responsible for assisting in overseeing and managing engineering, contractual, and financial activities for this program area. This employee will interface with the Site Development Manager, Bureau Directors, the Commissioner, Deputy Commissioners, and Law Department.

This employee will identify engineering and technical needs, and manpower requirements for the program area. Reviews and critiques all engineering documents submitted by applicants for Building Permits. This employee will be responsible for the work activities of as many as twenty staff including engineers and technical staff.

This position may require you to work independently and only report to the supervisor when necessary approvals or other direction is required. Direction received is general and focuses more on long-term and short-term operating objectives, managerial effectiveness, and operating results. This level would be considered “middle” management.

• Review all aspects of engineer drawings, studies, hydrology reports, etc.
• Provide written comments pertaining to permitting
• Route plans through the permitting process, track the status of program in the review process by maintain project specific computer software, review contractors compliance with City of Atlanta minimum design standards
• Provide written comments pertaining to reviews
• Route…