Posted: Jul 30, 2026
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Utilities Engineer

Full-time
Salary: $95,139.00 - $130,832.00 Annually
Application Deadline: Aug 31, 2026
Construction/Utilities/Contracting

Utilities Engineer

  • Type:Full Time
  • Salary/Pay Rate:$95,139 - $130,832 Annually, plus excellent benefits
  • Posted Date:07/30/2026 10:40 AM
  • Deadline to Apply:08/31/2026

 

The Utilities Engineer performs advanced  engineering work for the Water/Wastewater utility systems, including planning, design review, capital project delivery, construction administration, regulatory coordination, and technical review of public utility infrastructure. This position serves as the City’s in-house engineering resource for assigned utility projects and works closely with City departments, consultants, contractors, and regulatory agencies.  

Check out the great benefits the City has to offer. 

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, biological/agricultural engineering, or a closely related engineering field from an accredited program.
  • Possession of Engineer in Training (EIT) or ability to obtain it within six (6) months.
  • Two years of relevant engineering experience involving civil infrastructure, water, wastewater, utilities, development review, construction administration, capital project delivery, or similar public infrastructure work.
  • Experience coordinating consultants, contractors, developers, regulatory agencies, or internal technical teams.
  • Valid NC driver’s license or valid out-of-state driver’s license with the ability to obtain a valid NC driver’s license within sixty days of employment and good driving record  

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm. Paid bi-weekly.
Must be able to attend meetings as required

Closing Date

Application and instructions are available here.  This position will remain Open Until August 31st at 11:59pm.

All applicants must provide accurate information on the City’s application for each position application.

The City requires position appropriate pre-employment screenings.  The City is a drug-free workplace and applicants offered employment will be asked to participate in a pre-employment drug screening.

The City is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.  The City makes employment decisions without regard to race, religious creed, color, age, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, religion, marital status, disability, military service or veteran statusgenetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.