Principal Engineer

Job Description:

Principal Engineer

Description

What You'll Be Doing

Wake County's Watershed Management Program has a great opportunity to learn and grow with a division that will give you new challenges and opportunities to engage in continued professional improvements.

The Principal Environmental Engineer leads the implementation of Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) in one or more sections of the Watershed Management program, serving as one of the programs key subject matter experts, offering second opinions, mentoring environmental engineers/consultants, and offering consultations on complex projects or areas of emerging concern to proffer solutions. This position reviews plans, creates permits, occasionally inspects for projects compliance and consults closely with Wake County's municipal partners. The individual in this position will apply the ordinances, regulations, stormwater management and erosion control design engineering principles and practices, and accounting tools to ensure consistent, accurate, and timely plan review, permitting and enforcement.

About Our Team

The Wake County Environmental Services Division of Water Quality educates the public, issues environmental permits, enforces environmental rules and regulations to protect soil and water resources; and leads initiatives on water and environmental sustainability throughout the County. The Division functions at a nationally recognized level and accomplishes its tasks through robust and customer-centric programs in watershed management and water resources.

The Basics (Required Education and Experience)

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• Four years of experience in environmental health, environmental planning, inspections or engineering
• North Carolina Professional Engineer’s (PE) License upon hire or the ability to obtain through comity
• Valid Driver's License and "safe" driving record
• Equivalent education and experience are accepted

• Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.

Beyond the Basics (Preferred Education and Experience)

• Masters degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline
• Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM)
• Certified Professional in Erosion & Sediment Control (CPESC)
• Certified Professional in Stormwater Quality (CPSWQ)
• Five years of experience as a Civil/Environmental Engineer applying engineering principles to sedimentation & erosion control, stormwater management, and plan review

How Will We Know You're 'The One'?

• Strong knowledge of rules, design principles and methods to control sedimentation and erosion and mitigate stormwater runoff.
• Ability to evaluate projects of peers, identify possible technical deficiencies among staff or areas of emerging concern and provide appropriate training materials/resources.
• Excellent ability to communicate effectively in written and oral formats to explain technical specifications and negotiate with stakeholders.
• Excellent ability to identify measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, to maintain high-quality and competitive core services.
• Knowledge of Green Stormwater Infrastructure principles and applications, and ability to advance innovative stormwater management and nature-based solutions with stakeholders.

About This Position

Location: WCOB Raleigh, NC 27602

Employment Type: Regular

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:30AM - 5:15PM

Hiring Range: 75,109.00 - 135,202.00

Market Range: 75,109.00 - 135,202.00

Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.

Posting Closing Date: 7:00 pm on

What Makes Wake Great

Home to the State Capital, Wake County is one of the fastest growing areas in the nation and the most populous county in the state, with more than 1.1 million residents. The County has received national and international rankings and accolades from publications such as Money, Fortune, and Time magazines as being one of the best places to live, work and play. The central location of the County allows for a short drive to the spectacular mountains or coast. Wake County Government is governed by a seven-member Board of Commissioners, who are elected at-large to serve two-year terms. Wake County Government has a general operating budget of $1.874 billion, employs over 4400 employees, experiences minimal turnover, and is an award-winning leader in wellness and technology initiatives; such as offering employees and covered spouses free access to the Employee Health Center. Wake County Government offers a wide range of training and development opportunities, a stable career in public service with a balance of work and family life, flexible work schedules and a competitive salary and benefits package.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Wake County provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

Background Check Statement

Position may require a background check that may include: criminal, credit, motor vehicle, education, and sexual offender registry or others based on job requirements. Unless required by state law, a record of conviction will not automatically exclude you from consideration for employment. Wake County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Emergency Service Worker Statement

In the event of an emergency, as determined by the County Manager or designee, participation in preparedness and response operations should be expected. Employee may be required to fill a temporary assignment in a role different from standard duties, work hours and/or work location in preparation for, during and after the emergency. Employee may also be required to participate in relevant exercises and regular preparedness training.

Salary:

75,109.00 - 135,202.00