Sr. Engineer - Design Services
Listed on 2026-06-19
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Engineering
Environmental Engineer, Civil Engineering
Salary: $77,507.00 - $ Annually
Location: 101 City Hall Plaza, Durham, NC
Job Type: Full time with benefits
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 26-05796
Department: Environmental & Street Services
Opening Date: 01/26/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Position DescriptionWork. Serve. Thrive. With the City of Durham. Advance in your career while making a real difference in the community you serve.
Hiring Range: $77,507.00 - $
Hours:
8:00am - 5:00pm, Monday-Friday
This is a "hybrid" position with the option to work remotely up to 3 days a week pending acceptable performance.
Sign‑on Bonus: Eligible for a one-time $5,000 sign‑on bonus upon successful completion of the new hire's six‑month probationary period. Internal promotional/transfer hires are not eligible.
- This position will also be posted as a Principal Engineer (CE III). Only one position will be filled depending on qualifications.
- You must apply for both positions to be considered for either the Sr. Engineer (CE II) or the Principal Engineer (CE III) position.
The purpose of this position is to prepare complex professional civil engineering work performed in the planning, surveying, design, review, contracting, inspection, field supervision, and maintenance of multiple types of municipal engineering projects and systems. These types of systems include but are not limited to roads, water systems, sewer systems, stormwater conveyance systems, stormwater management systems, wastewater treatment systems, water treatment systems, reservoir and pumping systems.
Duties/Responsibilities- Responsible for the preparation of professional civil engineering work performed in the planning, surveying, design, review, contracting, inspection, field supervision, and maintenance of multiple types of municipal engineering projects and systems.
- Oversees data analysis by obtaining electronic data; reviewing raw data for accuracy; analyzing data for trends; and developing written reports.
- Attends meetings on all types of engineering systems and interacts with internal and external customers to provide assistance as needed.
- Provides technical and administrative support to supervising professional engineer; responding to and investigating questions or concerns; and typing and sending technical correspondence.
- Completes special projects by preparing presentations; participating in seminars; and updating standards & procedures.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, or a directly related field.
- Five years of related engineering and/or project management experience.
- North Carolina Engineer in Training (EIT) Registration.
- Valid North Carolina Class C Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record acquired within a time frame established by the City.
- Prefer candidates with four (4) or more years in site civil engineering as a professional engineer along with some municipal experience; or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. This includes design experience in water lines, sewer lines, storm drainage systems, street plan and profiles, and sidewalks.
- Experience in acquiring local permits (water, sewer, stormwater, stream buffer, NCDOT, railroad, etc.), highly desirable.
- Must be proficient in AUTOCAD 3D 2012 or newer.
- Must be able to design waterlines, sewer lines, streets, storm pipe systems.
- Experience with direction of helpers, assistants, seasonal employees, interns, or temporary employees.
- 12-13 paid holidays per year
- 13 standard work days of vacation per year
- 13 standard work days of sick leave per year, which accumulates indefinitely
- 2 weeks paid military leave per year
- Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental life insurance plans
- State and City retirement plans
- Short and long term disability plans
- Paid temporary disability leave for specified conditions
- City contribution of 13.6% into the N.C. State Retirement System
- Paid funeral leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid life insurance equal to annual salary
- 48 hours for volunteer work each year
- 4 hours parental leave each year
- Workman's Compensation Insurance
- 457 Deferred Compensation Plans
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