Civil Engineer – Water Resources, Conveyance, Underground Utilities Specialist

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. Prepare preliminary layouts for facility plans, stormwater systems, underground utilities, grading and drainage systems using surveys and field investigations.

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeCharlotte • North Carolina • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $99,431 - $113,635 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in civil engineering with a focus on water and wastewater systems, utility design, and project management. Proficient in preparing construction plans, specifications, and conducting field assessments for infrastructure projects.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's Degree In Civil EngineeringProfessional Engineer (PE) LicenseWater And Wastewater Pipeline DesignAutoCAD Civil 3DUtility Relocation Coordination

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Hard Skills

Civil EngineeringUtility EngineeringConstruction Plans PreparationField AssessmentsEngineering InspectionsCost EstimationStormwater Systems DesignGrading And Drainage SystemsUnderground Utilities DesignRoadway Improvement Projects

Soft Skills

Stakeholder CommunicationInteragency CoordinationProject Record Maintenance

Tools & Technologies

MicroStationOpenRoads

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Engineer (PE) License

Industry Keywords

NCDOTMunicipal InfrastructureUtility LinesPermit ApplicationsEasementsRight-Of-Way Coordination

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare preliminary layouts for facility plans, stormwater systems, underground utilities, grading and drainage systems using surveys and field investigations.
Prepare design and construction plans and specifications for municipal facilities, stormwater piping systems, open water drainage systems, roadways, potable water systems and sewer systems.
Design and coordinate water, wastewater, power, gas and fiber optic utility lines and their interactions for large water and roadway improvement projects.
Perform engineering inspections during construction, including utility line relocations.
Prepare utility plans, profiles, specifications and cost estimates; review shop drawings and contractor change requests.
Lead stakeholder reporting and interagency communication for NCDOT, municipalities, utility owners, contractors and project stakeholders.
Assist with permitting, easements, right-of-way and construction-phase coordination; prepare support documents, permit applications and inspections.
Maintain project records throughout project duration.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
Minimum of 8 years of civil, water/wastewater, or utility engineering experience.
Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
Experience with the preparation of construction plans and specifications for infrastructure projects.
Experience with conducting field assessments and investigations for preliminary engineering studies.
Experience with water and wastewater pipeline design and utility relocation/coordination.
NCDOT or municipal infrastructure experience preferred.
Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation, and/or OpenRoads preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
Disability insurance
Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
401(k) Plan
Retirement Counseling
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Back-Up Dependent Care
Parental Leave
Continuing Education Program
Professional Licensure and Society Memberships