Principal Engineer

Position Description

Work. Serve. Thrive. With the City of Durham. Advance in your career while making a real difference in the community you serve. Hiring Range: $85,653.00 - $132,772.00 Hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm This position is eligible for a one-time $5,000 sign-on bonus that will be paid upon successful completion of the new hire's six-month probationary period. Internal promotional/transfer hires are not eligible for bonus. This position will also be posted as a Sr. Engineer. Only one position will be filled depending on qualifications. You must apply for both positions to be considered for either the Principal Engineer or the Senior Engineer position. Devoted to providing engineering support, inspection, and professional civil engineering for a variety of public works, utilities, storm water, and transportation facilities/projects as well as review of public and private development projects. Perform fully proficient advanced engineering work in planning, design, construction, contract development and coordination of projects requiring independent evaluation and analysis of issues and the exercise of judgment. Decision-making includes selecting the method to address a problem or issue, subject to the constraints established by management objectives and direction. As assigned, work may include providing professional engineering work in the management and coordination of public works and infrastructure projects and development review processes for multi-modal transportation solutions (streets, bike lanes, and sidewalks), storm-water projects, GIS mapping systems, grading and erosion control projects, transportation planning, traffic control systems and renovation of City buildings. Responsible for administering contracts; managing projects and tasks; assisting with the coordination of, and attending public meetings; completing special projects; researching, analyzing and compiling information to recommend engineering solutions and prepare reports and presentations; overseeing data-gathering and data analysis; assisting with grant applications and management; reviewing development plans; drafting agreements; drafting ordinances and council communications; performing field inspections; developing technical specifications; coordinating procurement processes; and maintaining records.

Duties/Responsibilities

Manages projects, programs, and assigned department operations; develops and administers contracts; develops operational policies and procedures; establishes project and unit goals; develops project scope, budgets, and schedules; trains staff; improves safety and operational processes; and assists with preparing applications for and managing grants. Oversees data collection and analysis; conducts engineering studies; creates work plans and processes, identifying locations/areas requiring improvement; recommends and implements engineering and safety solutions; and tracks post-implementation project progress and requirements. Performs field inspections and monitors operations to ensure compliance with safety and other applicable regulations, policies, and procedures. Prepares, reviews, and analyzes engineering plans and bids, drawings, reports, contracts, agreements, presentations, specifications, request for proposals/qualifications, and other documentation; drafts ordinances and City Council communications; coordinates the review of and/or reviews design submittals from internal and external staff; develops technical specifications; and maintains records, logs, and databases. Assists with the coordination of and/or attends public meetings; provides technical expertise and consultation to City departments and external agencies; and provides training. Designs, implements, and evaluates special projects; may create drawings and plans as required. As assigned, an incumbent may serve as a lead worker, assigning work and monitoring work completion, or supervise paraprofessional and support staff, to include conducting performance evaluations; coordinating training; and implementing hiring, discipline, and termination procedures. Review development projects for the Infrastructure Review Group in relation to water, sanitary sewer, storm and street systems.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor's degree in engineering or a directly related field. Five years of professional engineering experience in the area of assignment. A NC PE or registration as a PE in another state with the ability to obtain a NC PE within 6 months of hire. Valid North Carolina Class C Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record acquired within a time frame established by the City.