Civil Engineer II

Have you recently been impacted by a federal workforce reduction (RIF) and are looking for a stable, and meaningful role where your skills can make a difference? The City of Burlington is excited to welcome experienced professionals in transition to apply for our Civil Engineer II position. This role offers the opportunity to help shape the future of our city’s infrastructure.

Burlington is a growing city nestled in the Piedmont Triad with a population of about 61,000 people. The Engineering Department staff is comprised of engineers, surveyors, construction inspectors, technicians and office personnel, and the Department provides many services to the public and other departments within the City government. The main focus of these projects are the design and project management of city-initiated water, sewer, and storm drainage line extension and replacement projects, as well as street resurfacing, sidewalk and greenway projects, and city facility improvements.

Additionally Department staff members play a critical role in the review and inspection of developer-initiated residential and commercial projects.

An employee in this role manages public infrastructure projects from design through completion, performing professional engineering tasks and overseeing consulting engineers. Responsibilities include preparing plans and cost estimates for roadways, sidewalks, water/sewer lines, storm drainage, and bike/pedestrian infrastructure. The role involves coordinating surveys, utility impacts, rights-of-way, easements, and ensuring compliance with specifications and regulations.

The employee collaborates with consultants, contractors, inspectors, and internal departments, tracking project budgets, timelines, and approvals while resolving issues during design and construction. Duties also include enforcing soil erosion ordinances, managing street resurfacing and safety policies, conducting performance reviews, and leading transportation-related projects such as transit plans, greenways, and intersection improvements. This FLSA-exempt position serves as a Project Manager for consultant-led designs and city infrastructure initiatives.

• Develop designs for roads, streets, water/sewer lines, storm drainage, traffic control, and erosion control projects.
• Coordinate intersection and pedestrian improvement plans with State and Federal agencies.
• Analyze and interpret survey data, working closely with survey crews for data collection.

• Prepare bid specifications, cost estimates, easement maps/descriptions, and water/sewer and erosion control specifications.
• Review work from professional engineers for adherence to City standards.
• Obtain necessary permits for project applications.

• Collaborate with inspectors and contractors to oversee project inspections, resolve conflicts, and address questions on plans, materials, and workmanship.
• Review contractor pay requests based on work progress.

• Provide technical guidance to contractors and the public, fostering constructive communication to achieve project goals.
• Conduct pre‑construction meetings to clarify project components and expectations.

• Assist other departments with project designs and cost estimates.
• Investigate and evaluate the performance of existing public utilities and infrastructure.

• Perform any other related duties as required to support City engineering and infrastructure initiatives.

• Thorough understanding of civil engineering practices, principles, and concepts.
• Expertise in municipal infrastructure systems, including water/sewer lines, stormwater drainage, roadways, and traffic control systems.
• In‑depth knowledge of bike and pedestrian improvement plans and standards such as FHWA, PROWAG, ADA, MUTCD, and USDA Trail and Walkway Design Standards.
• Familiarity with NCDOT and FHWA guidelines for externally funded projects and NCDEQ Land Quality rules.

• Proficient in Autodesk Civil 3D CAD software, Microsoft Word, Excel, and related office applications.
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