GSI Senior Engineer

Overview

The Senior Engineer for Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) advocates for inclusion of GSI in private and City projects. The position leads implementation of the City’s policy that requires GSI to be evaluated with every City project. The position also reviews plans for compliance with regulations on erosion and sediment control, post-construction stormwater management, riparian buffers, floodplain management, and special watershed districts.

We’re seeking an experienced engineer who cares about environmental issues and enjoys collaborating with other staff and designers. You are willing to grow into a leadership role and take ownership of the GSI Policy program. You have skills in evaluating sites, reviewing designs, and building buy-in.

This position is in the Stormwater Plan Review Team within Raleigh Stormwater, in the City’s Engineering Services Department. Our collaborative team of nine works closely with others in Raleigh Stormwater and CIP project managers in other City departments. Raleigh Stormwater is a utility-funded group of 80+ professionals working on all aspects of stormwater - from water quality to flooding to asset management.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• The primary and unique role of the Senior Engineer for GSI is to implement the City’s GSI Policy. This includes:
  Meeting with City CIP project teams to explain the GSI policy and to identify GSI opportunities. Identifying locations and strategies to implement GSI. Reviewing GSI opportunity analyses memos. Collaborating with project teams through the permitting phase.
• Implementing the Policy also includes:
  Writing updates to the GSI Implementation Guide. Training staff and designers on policy and technical aspects of GSI. Keeping up with technical and policy changes in the professional world. Maintaining relationships with CIP teams.
• Additionally:
  As a member of the Plan Review Team, the Senior Engineer for GSI reviews projects for regulatory compliance with erosion and sediment control, post-construction stormwater management, riparian buffers, floodplain management, and special watershed districts. This will primarily be for City projects but occasionally will include private development project review.
• This role will require the use of a City-owned vehicle in order to travel to and from job sites on a regular basis.

Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field; 3 to 5 years' experience in architecture, engineering, construction management or related work

• OR
• Any equivalent combination of training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be substituted

• Valid North Carolina Class C Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record, or the ability to obtain within 60 days of hire

• Professional Engineer (PE) Registration

• Experience reviewing or preparing plans for compliance with stormwater regulations
• Knowledge of the design, construction, and maintenance of post-construction stormwater control measures, including knowledge of GSI techniques such as green roofs, permeable pavement, rainwater harvesting, and bioretention
• Experience inspecting or observing stormwater controls in the field during construction or post-construction
• Experience performing hydrology and hydraulic calculations
• Skill with software used for stormwater engineering design
• Enthusiasm for promoting sustainability
• Skill in developing and managing internal projects
• Strong written and oral communication skills, including presentation skills
• Interest in local government policy

Work Environment: Work is typically performed in an office or similar indoor environment, outdoor environment, or in a vehicle. Employees may occasionally work in a street environment (near moving traffic) or construction site.

Working Conditions: Employees may occasionally interact with individuals who are hostile or irate or be exposed to extreme heat (above 100 degrees).

City of Raleigh is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are provided upon request.