Job Description
Land and Development Services Senior Engineer
Your Career, Your Community
Join Team Salisbury as a Public Works Senior Engineer in the Public Works Department. We’re seeking a motivated and experienced Professional Engineer (PE) to review and analyze plans and calculations of proposed development and related infrastructure. This role plays a vital part in shaping the city’s development and infrastructure while ensuring regulatory compliance with applicable local, state, and federal laws.
Join the City of Salisbury for a rich benefit plan and the opportunity to work with a team that aims to exemplify the City’s values by showing purpose, passion and priority. Work with a passionate and forward-thinking team that exemplifies the City’s values by showing purpose, passion, and priority.
Main duties for this position include, but are not limited to:
* Reviews construction plans and specifications of proposed developments for compliance with established local, state, and federal codes, standards and technical specifications and sound engineering principles; reviews requests for variances and provides documentation for approvals.
* Reviews stormwater plans/calculations to ensure compliance with NPDES requirements.
* Reviews water/sewer plans and verifies calculations for SRU and NCDEQ compliance and assists the City Engineer with administration of locally issued permits.
* Assists inspectors in field supervision of construction; certifies completed work following construction and reviews as-built plans.
* Provides technical support to developers and contractors to assist in compliance with local design standards and permitting requirements.
* Represent the department in cross-departmental meetings, technical review committees, and public discussions.
* Assists with maintaining and updating the City’s construction standards manual.
Preferred Qualities:
* Ability to work effectively across teams and departments.
* Ability to work in high-stress environments with regular communication with developers and the general public.
* Skilled in time management and conflict resolution
Minimum Requirements:
* Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor��s degree in civil engineering, engineering, construction, project management, or related field
* Considerable experience in development or municipal engineering and design
* Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE)
* Possession of valid North Carolina driver's license
Preferred Qualifications:
* Possession of Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) Certification
Benefits Include:
* City contribution to Health Savings Account (HSA)
* Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
* Onsite Wellness Clinic
* 13 Paid Holidays
* Sick and Annual Leave Accrual
* Employer Contribution to NC State Retirement Plan
* 5% City Contribution to 401(k)
Closing Date: September 3, 2025
Salary Range: $74,399.99 – $119040.18 (Depending on Experience)
$2,000.00 sign-on bonus to be paid as a lump sum after successful completion of probationary period.
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The City of Salisbury prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services.
The City of Salisbury is a Drug Free Workplace
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $74,399.99 - $119,040.18 per year
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Health savings account
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Professional development assistance
* Retirement plan
* Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Job Tags
Full time, For contractors, Local area, Relocation package,