Engineer Plan Review (Land Development)

Date Opened: Wednesday, July 16, 2025 12:00 AM

Close Date: Saturday, August 02, 2025 12:00 AM

Department: Storm Water Services Department

Salary: $71,878.00 - $89,847.00 Commensurate with Experience

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• Attracting and retaining a skilled and diverse workforce

• Valuing teamwork, openness, accountability, productivity, and employee development

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• Taking initiative to identify, analyze, and solve problems

• Collaborating with stakeholders to make informed decisions

SUMMARY

This position is based in Storm Water Services Land Development Section and is primarily responsible for reviewing and approving construction plans for compliance with City stormwater regulations and development standards.

Offering Range: $80,862.30 - $89,846.99

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for reviewing and approving private development construction plans for compliance with City stormwater regulations and standards
• Work performed is technical and detail oriented requiring application of civil engineering principles and practices
• Review and approval of work prepared by licensed landscape architects and engineers including site plans, grading plans, storm drainage and storm water management plans, and supporting calculations
• Provide professional and technical instruction, guidance, and information to consultants, contractors, engineers, other City officials, and the public regarding design and regulatory issues.
• Oversee compliance and enforcement of land development activities with respect to all local ordinances governing stormwater management.
• Works closely with staff on the implementation, interpretation, and administration of the Charlotte Post-Construction Stormwater Ordinance
• Ensure proper balance of regulatory authority and customer advocacy.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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​ Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Basic knowledge in applying hydraulic and hydrologic modeling principles and methods.
• Requires ability to work cooperatively with other City employees and the public.
• Ability to determine appropriate level of regulation and flexibility where necessary.
• Ability to communicate information to technical and non-technical audiences both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Demonstrates ability to apply conflict resolution techniques and positive solution development
• Is open-minded and considers multiple options.
• Ability to plan, prioritize, and organize work and complete assignment in a timely manner with minimal supervision

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Certification as an Engineering Intern or Professional Engineer. 
• Knowledge and experience in storm water management, engineering principles, and land development permitting practices.  
• Recent Civil Engineering graduates are encouraged to apply.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering 

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

The City’s Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes, but is not limited to: reference checks, social security verification, education verification, criminal conviction record check, and, if applicable, a credit history check, sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check.

Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidate’s written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report, motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports.

Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination. During the selection process, candidates may be asked to take a skills test, and/or participate in other assessments.

The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation or on the basis of actual or perceived gender as expressed through dress, appearance, or behavior.

Our culture is to serve the community honorably.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply online.

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job.

You are welcome to visit the City of Charlotte Human Resources Department lobby, where self-service application kiosks are available. They are located in our office at 700 East 4th Street, Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28202. We are open Monday through Friday, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (EST), excluding official City holidays.

For questions about your application or the hiring process, please email Careers@ci.charlotte.nc.us.

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BENEEFITS

The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees.

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The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcohol-free workplace.