PRINCIPAL ENGINEER, CONTRACT MANAGEMENT GROUP

Work. Serve. Thrive. With the City of DurhamAdvance in your career while making a real difference in the community you serve. SALARY RANGE: $87,367 - $135,428 HIRING RANGE: $87,367 - $104,840 SCHEDULE: 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. Monday - Friday 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. Top-notch management, highly qualified, competent staff and opportunities for career advancement and professional success make the City of Durham's Environmental & Street Services Department a great place to work. We create the foundation on which Durham is built, using innovative methods that support the City's growth and enhance our quality of life. If growing professionally while serving your community is for you, bring your skills to Durham! This position will also be posted as a Sr Engineer (Civil Engineer II). 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. This is a "hybrid" position with the option to work remotely up to 3 days a week pending acceptable performance.Duties/ResponsibilitiesManages 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.Minimum Qualifications & ExperienceBachelor's degree in engineering or a directly related field. Five years of professional engineering experience in the area of assignment. A North Carolina Professional Engineer Registration or equivalent as determined by the City. A valid North Carolina Class C Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record acquired within a time frame established by the City.Additional Preferred SkillsKnowledge of regulatory requirements for the City of Durham, the North Carolina Department of Transportation, and the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality is preferred. Experience in or with municipalities is preferred. Knowledge of ArcGIS. Two years of experience in the design, review, construction, maintenance, and/or regulation of water, sanitary sewer, and roads. Knowledge of storm drainage calculations and standard engineering design requirements.BenefitsBenefits – General Full-Time Employees12-13 paid holidays per year13 standard work days of vacation per year13 standard work days of sick leave per year, which accumulates indefinitely; sick leave may be used toward early retirement2 weeks paid military leave per yearMedical, dental, vision, and supplemental life insurance plansState and City retirement plansShort and long term disability plansPaid temporary disability leave for specified conditionsCity contribution of 13.6% into the N.C. State Retirement SystemPaid funeral leaveEmployee Assistance Program - personal and family counselingPaid life insurance equal to annual salary48 hours for volunteer work each year*4 hours parental leave each yearWorkman's Compensation Insurance457 Deferred Compensation PlansBenefits - Part-Time (1,000 hours or more per year)401(k) retirement plan (5.0% of salary)State retirement planBenefits Part-Time (Average 30 hours per week over 12 month period)401(k) retirement plan (5.0% of salary)State retirement plan effective first day of the month following date of hireHealth insurance effective first day of the month following date of hireDental and life insurance, after one year of servicePro-rated vacation, pro-rated sick, pro-rated floating holiday, parttime holiday pay (based on scheduled hours for that day) after one year of service