Salary: $74,197.00 - $115,000.00 Annually
Location : One Exchange Plaza 219 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, NC
Job Type: Full-Time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number:
Department: Stormwater
Opening Date: 09/17/2026
Closing Date: 10/8/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Work Hours: Monday - Friday; 8:30 am - 5:15 pm
Hiring Range: $74,197.00 - $94,598.00

Job Description
The Stormwater Plan Review Engineer works within the Stormwater Management Division of the City of Raleigh's Engineering Services Department. The position works with other engineers in the review of submitted stormwater management designs in the form of plans and calculations and in the approval of permits to ensure compliance with City, State, and Federal regulations as they relate to erosion and sediment control, post-construction stormwater, floodplains, watershed overlays, and riparian buffers.

Duties and Responsibilities
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• Reviews development plans and calculations for various stages of development to ensure compliance with applicable code, specifications, requirements, regulations and standards. Reviews topics include erosion and sediment control, post-construction stormwater management, floodplain management, watershed overlays, riparian buffers, and storm drainage. The scale of projects ranges from minor modifications to single family homes to large, new commercial developments
• Reviews surveys, technical reports, and operation and maintenance manuals, and leverage GIS to research development sites to assess applicable regulations and required authorization from other regulatory agencies
• Responds to inquiries on and provide customer support for issues from property owners, developers, designers, and other internal staff. Provides troubleshooting, research, investigate, analyze and identify issues, and recommend and implement solutions
• Attends meetings with staff, developers, engineers and other project stakeholders, providing updates and status reporting
• Maintains project/program documentation, standards documentation, databases, files, records and reports
• Safely operates a City vehicle to visit various work sites on a regular basis
• Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned

Typical Qualifications
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field; 1 to 3 years' experience in architecture, interior design, engineering, construction management or related work

OR

Any equivalent combination of training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be substituted

Licensing and Certifications:

• Valid NC Class C Driver's License or the ability to obtain within 60 days of hire

Preferred Qualifications:

• Engineer in Training (EIT)

Additional Information
Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of civil engineering
• One or more aspects of stormwater management (e.g. stormwater control measures, erosion and sediment controls, floodplain management, riparian buffers) in a design, review, inspection, or other capacity
• Watersheds, hydrology, and/or water quality
• Topography, mapping, and/or GIS

Skill in:

• Hydrology or hydraulics calculations
• Microsoft Office including Word and Excel
• Mastering a variety of software programs
• Preparing written reports and written correspondence for both technical and non-technical audiences
• Providing customer service or communicating concerns verbally by phone, by video call, or in person
• Coordinating deadlines and prioritizing work demands

ADA and Other Requirements:
Work Environment and Physical Effort:

Medium: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Work Environment:

Work is typically performed in an office or similar environment, an outdoor environment, a street environment (near moving traffic) and in or around vehicles. Employees may occasionally work at a construction site.
Work Exposure:

Employees may occasionally interact with individuals who are hostile or irate, extreme heat (above 100 degrees), fumes or airborne particles and loud noises.
When you join the City of Raleigh's work family as a full-time employee, your benefits are an important part of your "total rewards". Your benefits impact many aspects of your life including your health, your finances, and the protection of your family. The City provides a comprehensive benefits package as part of our total rewards program to support you through important events in your life, to enhance your life outside work, and to help you plan and prepare for the future.

To find out about the City's benefits package, and other programs, please visit our Employee Benefits page: https://raleighnc.gov/services/jobs-and-volunteering/pay-and-benefits

The City employs temporary and seasonal employees who generally are scheduled to work on a short-term basis. However, if you are hired as a temporary or seasonal employee, or as an intern, you are not eligible for the City of Raleigh's benefits.
01

Please select your highest level of education completed.

• Some high school
• High school diploma (or GED)
• Some college
• Associate's degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree
• PhD or other professional degree

02

How much relevant or comparable work experience do you have in architecture, interior design, engineering, construction management or related work?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 to less than 2 years
• 2 to less than 3 years
• 3 to less than 4 years
• 4 to less than 5 years
• 5 to less than 6 years
• 6 to less than 7 years
• 7 to less than 8 years
• 8 to less than 9 years
• 9 to less than 10 years
• 10 years or more

03

Do you have a valid North Carolina Driver's License Class C or the ability to obtain one within 60 days of hire?

• Yes, I currently have a valid NC Driver's License.
• I do not currently have a valid NC Driver's License, but I can obtain one within 60 days of hire.
• No, I do not currently have a valid NC Driver's License and NO, I cannot obtain one within 60 days of hire.

04

Describe your education and experience as it pertains to managing stormwater and to this position.
05

Why are you interested in this position?
06

Have you ever been terminated or forced to resign from a position?

• Yes
• No

07

If you answered "yes" to being terminated or forced to resign, please provide an explanation and the date.
Required Question