Title Engineer Senior - Water Distribution

This position will be responsible for performing engineering analyses on water distribution systems, development and operation of hydraulic models, master planning studies, participating in utility-wide continuous improvement projects, identification of infrastructure needs for the Capital Investment Plan (CIP), and completing regulatory reporting. Work performed is of an advanced level and capacity. This position requires a high degree of internal/external consultation on internal and external projects and operates as a subject matter expert in the area of water distribution systems’ operation, assessments and modelling.

• Develops, conducts, or leads the review and reporting of hydraulic modeling, planning, engineering studies, and regulatory requirements in support of water distribution system designs and analyses.
• Provides technical and professional assistance during investigations, project design, and construction activities related to: water distribution/transmission improvements; water distribution system assessments (e.g., pressure monitoring and demand impacts); development of distribution system-related inventory systems; and emergency management needs.
• Serves as subject matter expert for recommended water infrastructure projects from master plan documents and departmental collaborative groups; includes history of need, triggers for implementation, and coordination of installation.
• Supervises technical staff in field activities related to: water system pressure monitoring; distribution system fire flow performance; inventory survey and assessments; and C-factor testing.
• Develops maps and other tools in Arc GIS Pro; trains team members and others as necessary.
• Completes and distributes reports and results related to water distribution system regulatory and voluntary reporting.
• Oversee compliance of project management activities including workflows related to contracts, invoices and payments.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of Federal and State rules governing public water and wastewater systems.
• Knowledge of engineering principles and concepts in area of wastewater system infrastructure design, installation, and operation.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills on both an individual level and for larger more diverse audiences as well as conflict resolution.
• Skill in Arc GIS Pro software;
  Microsoft Office Suite products; must be able to learn new software products as needed.
• Skill in producing technical reports.
• Ability to make sound decisions based on limited information.
• Ability to learn, interpret and enforce Charlotte City Code and Charlotte Water policy.
• Ability to apply and direct change control principles to project planning and implementation.
• Ability to work in a diverse work environment, managing many varying priorities and needs for engineering service.
• Ability to build and run wastewater hydraulic modeling software
• Ability to apply fundamental and advanced engineering principles to project design or planning.
• Ability to make decisions based on independent sound judgment as well as take initiative in a collaborative nature.
• Ability to lead and mentor engineering and technical staff.
• Ability to work cooperatively with other city employees and the public.
• Ability to apply conflict resolution techniques.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited school.
• Five (5) years of directly related work experience in planning, design, and/or technical, work preferably in civil engineering or municipal capital improvement projects

• Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE)
• A minimum of one…