Engineer I​/Engineer II​/Engineer III

Position: Engineer I/Engineer II/ Engineer III
Salary : $68,439.07 - $ Annually
Location : Engineering & Development, Germantown, TN
Job Type: Full Time
Department: Engineering
Division: Engineering
Opening Date: 04/28/2026

The City of Germantown is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an alcohol/drug-free workplace and to providing equal opportunities regardless of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age or disability.
ORGANIZATIONAL ACCOUNTABILITY:
City of Germantown public servants exist, first and foremost, to protect and enhance the quality of life of those we serve; every position on the Germantown team has a shared responsibility and accountability to fulfill this purpose. Through the constant alignment of individual actions, behaviors and performance with our organization's values system, Germantown public servants demonstrate a steadfast commitment to our greater mission of Excellence.

Every day. The expectation for senior leaders is to model The Germantown Way at all times for those they influence and interact with daily.
Description

ENGINEER I
GENERAL DEFINITION OF WORK:

Work is performed under the general supervision of the City Engineer, Assistant City Engineer, or senior staff engineers who review work through conferences and inspections. The Development Engineer I classification is the entry-level professional engineering level. Assignments focus on performing and coordinating technical engineering reviews of private development projects to ensure compliance with city codes, ordinances, and engineering standards. Supports the management of municipal civil engineering projects of average difficulty and assists in reviewing construction plans, grading and drainage plans, and infrastructure design.
Salary Range:$68,439.07 to $80,517

ENGINEER II
GENERAL DEFINITION OF WORK:

Performs full professional engineering work, including design layout and plan review of city water management, transportation, and private development infrastructure projects. The Development Engineer II classification is distinguished from Level I by the additional experience required and the level and scope of responsibility exercised. Work is performed with independence, focusing on ensuring public infrastructure associated with development meets City of Germantown engineering standards.

The City Engineer is available for assistance until proficiency is achieved.

Salary Range:$76,993.70 to $90,581
ENGINEER III
GENERAL DEFINITION OF WORK:
Performs expert-level professional engineering work, including the management of complex design, plan review, and construction of city utility, stormwater, and public facility infrastructure projects. Serves as a technical consultant to the City Engineer on specialized engineering projects and handles the most difficult or complex development problems.

The Engineer III classification is distinguished from the Engineer II by the additional experience required, greater complexity of assignments, the level of professional knowledge required and the responsibility for advising and assisting lower level professional or technical employees. Work is performed with considerable independence of judgment and initiative, and is reviewed by the City Engineer for adherence to policies, procedures and for program results.

The Engineer III will handle the more difficult or complex problems and projects.

Salary Range:$96,968.14 to $114,080

NOTE:
Salary is commensurate with experience for the position for which the candidate is hired.
Examples of Duties
Examples of Duties:

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Performs technical engineering review of development construction plans, subdivision plats, site plans, grading plans, and drainage reports associated with private development projects.

Reviews stormwater management systems, drainage studies, roadway design, and public utility infrastructure to ensure compliance with City standards and engineering specifications.

Coordinates engineering review of development projects with internal departments including Planning, Public Works, and Fire.

Provides technical comments and guidance to developers and consulting engineers regarding required plan revisions and compliance with City engineering standards.

Participates in pre-construction meetings to communicate engineering requirements and infrastructure standards.

Tracks the status of engineering plan reviews and development projects from initial submission through final infrastructure acceptance.

Coordinates with City inspection staff regarding the construction of public infrastructure associated with development projects.

Assists with final inspection and acceptance of public infrastructure including streets, drainage systems, and utilities constructed as part of development projects.

Responds to technical inquiries from developers, engineers, and the public regarding engineering standards and development construction requirements.

Computes or checks for accuracy engineering calculations for design features such as storm drainage pipe size, slopes, detention facilities, and roadway…