Utility System Development Manager

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County Engineering

September 22, 2026

$84,255 - $122,000

Full-Time, 37.5 hrs/week, Exempt

** This posting is subject to close without prior notification.**

*** This position is eligible for a $6,000.00 sign on bonus to qualified candidates after successful completion of the probationary period.***

This position manages the review and approval of developer infrastructure projects to ensure new water and/or wastewater systems are designed and constructed in accordance with County standards.

Work is performed under the supervision of the Senior Utility System Development Manager.

The TWWTP is rated for an average daily flow of 12 million gallons per day and is specifically designed to meet future nutrient load requirements for the Jordan Lake nutrient management strategy. The TWWTP serves the southeast portion of Durham County inside and outside the Durham City limits and serves the Research Triangle Park within Durham County. The collection and treatment of domestic sewage and wastewater is vital to public health and clean water.

It is among the most important factors responsible for the general level of good health enjoyed in the United States.

The essential functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.

• Reviews developer submitted water, reclaimed water, and wastewater plans for technical accuracy, including evaluating profiles, details, pipe sizing, slopes, materials, hydraulic calculations, utility crossings, and potential conflicts.
• Assess plans and specifications for constructability, compliance with County utility standards, and system continuity in coordination with internal project management staff.
• Adheres to County utility standards, state and federal environmental regulations and administrative codes. Ensures alignment with adopted engineering manuals.
• Analyzes system capacity impacts and reviews new materials methods.
• Prepare detailed written review comments, track revisions and submittals, and maintain documentation for approvals and records to reduce disputes and liability risks.
• Update and maintain project tracking systems, including permit management tools and documentation libraries, ensuring data accuracy and completeness.
• Communicate with engineers, developers, consultants, and external agencies to clarify design standards, coordinate review outcomes, and ensure resolution of technical issues.
• Attend development review meetings to provide engineering expertise, identify issues, and support collaborative problem-solving across project teams.
• Provide technical guidance to inspectors, respond to field change requests, and conduct occasional field visits to support design interpretation and issue resolution.
• Prepare reports, presentations, recommendations, and project performance metrics to support decision-making across the Utilities Division.
• Support planning and coordination of capital improvement projects, including consultant management, budgeting, and ensuring compliance with regulations and permits.
• Evaluate complex engineering problems, such as system capacity limitations or site…