CIVIL ENGINEER I, II, III
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Location : Gastonia, NC
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 01664
Department: Engineering
Division: Engineering
Opening Date: 07/10/2025
Closing Date: 9/30/2025 5:00 PM Eastern
FLSA: Exempt
General Definition of Work
Civil Engineer I, II
Performs intermediate professional work involving the planning, design, construction and inspection of a variety of public works and utilities projects; does related work as required. Work is performed under the moderate supervision of the assigned supervisor.
Civil Engineer III
Performs difficult professional and administrative work involving the planning, design, construction and inspection of complex public works and utilities projects; does related work as required. Work is performed under the general direction of the assigned supervisor. Supervision is exercised over a group of subordinate professional and technical personnel.
Essential Functions/Duties
The following job functions are typical for a position of this nature. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each function satisfactorily. Other job functions and duties may be required as assigned. Percentages for each function are subject to fluctuations.
- Plans designs & coordinates the construction of major public works projects, coordinate inter and intra-governmental activities, oversees bids, agreements and related matters with private contractors and other officials; (35%)
- Plans, supervises and participates in the review of subdivision, site, and construction plans, plats and specifications for codes compliance, municipal standards and policies, and sound engineering principles; (20%)
- Plans, supervises and reviews the work of technical personnel engaged in the preparation of designs, drawings, estimates, specifications, construction contracts, payments to contractors and related engineering work; (20%)
- Provides developers, contractors, and the general public with technical information relating to engineering projects; (5%)
- Coordinates work of consulting engineers, other municipal departments and governmental agencies with that of the Engineering Division; (5%)
- Supervises the preparation of the property maps and legal descriptions for the acquisition of and disposal of property; (5%)
- Coordinates with survey party chiefs in the collection of engineering data necessary for the planning, design, and construction of a variety of public works and utilities projects; (5%)
- Prepares technical reports. (5%)
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Civil Engineer I
General knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering as related to the preparation of plans and specifications in the area assigned; basic knowledge of modern utility projects; ability to perform difficult engineering computations on engineering problems and planning; ability to establish effective working relationships with City officials, employees, contractors, and the general public; skill in the use of civil engineering instruments and equipment; ability to communicate complete ideas effectively, orally, and in writing; ability to calculate detailed cost reports. Assignments are usually broad in scope with opportunity for some independent professional judgment.
Civil Engineer II
Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering as related to the preparation of plans and specifications in the area assigned; basic knowledge of modern utility projects; ability to perform difficult engineering computations on engineering problems and planning; ability to establish effective working relationships with City officials, employees, contractors, and the general public; skill in the use of civil engineering instruments and equipment; ability to communicate complete ideas effectively, orally and in writing; ability to calculate detailed cost reports. Assignments are usually broad in scope with opportunity for some independent professional judgment.
Civil Engineer III
Comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering as applied to the design, development and construction of complex public works and utilities facilities; considerable knowledge of the current literature, trends and developments in the field of engineering specialization; comprehensive knowledge of modern methods and techniques as applied to the design, construction and maintenance of public works and utilities projects; general knowledge of the principles of supervision, organization and administration; demonstrated ability to plan, direct and coordinate the work of subordinate professional and technical personnel; ability to perform complex engineering computation and to make comprehensive recommendations on engineering problems and planning; ability to establish effective working relationships with City officials, employees, contractors, developers and the general public; ability to communicate complete ideas effectively, orally and in writing; ability to calculate complex cost reports. Assignments are broad in scope and afford opportunities to exercise considerable independent judgment in the development and completion of a variety of engineering projects.
Education/Experience/Physical Demands/Special Requirements/Additional Information
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
Civil Engineer I
Hiring Range depending on qualifications: $35.94/hr. - $45.74/hr.
- Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or Civil Engineering Technology, and minimal experience in engineering work
- or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Hiring Range depending on qualifications: $37.74/hr. - $48.03/hr.
- Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or Civil Engineering Technology, and moderate experience in engineering work
- or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Hiring Range depending on qualifications: $39.63/hr. - $50.43/hr.
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or Civil Engineering Technology and considerable progressive engineering experience
- or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Complete NIMS Training: IS-100, 200, & 700 within 12 months of hire
- Valid North Carolina driver's license
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
1. The physical activity of this position includes:
- Climbing: Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. This factor is important if the amount and kind of climbing required exceeds that required for ordinary locomotion.
- Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing or couching on narrow, slippery or erratically moving surfaces. This factor is important if the amount and kind of balancing exceeds that needed for ordinary locomotion and maintenance of body equilibrium.
- Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full use of the lower extremities and back muscles.
- Kneeling: Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.
- Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.
- Crawling: Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet.
- Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
- Standing: Particularly for sustained periods of time.
- Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.
- Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position to position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires the substantial use of upper extremities and back muscles.
- Fingering: Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand or arm as in handling.
- Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
- Feeling: Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of the fingertips.
- Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
- Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal spoken word levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make fine discriminations in sound, such as when making fine adjustments on machined parts.
- Repetitive Motions: Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
- Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
- The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform one or more of the following: preparing and analyzing data and figures; accounting; computer terminal; extensive reading; using measurement devices;
- The worker is required to have visual acuity to perform one or more of the following:
- The worker is subject to both environmental conditions: Activities occur inside and outside.
- The worker is subject to noise: There is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above the ambient noise level.
Drug screening, criminal background, and reference checks are required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
The City of Gastonia is committed to creating and maintaining a work environment that is inclusive, equitable, and welcoming. We value diversity and promise to honor your experiences, perspective, and unique identity.
The City of Gastonia is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/H)
High Deductible Health Plan with HSA
Dental
Vision
Life
Supplemental Insurance Plans
Pension (Local Government Employees' Retirement System)
401(k)
457
Short-term/Long-term Disability
Dependent Care Plan
Employee Assistance Program
On-Site Health Clinic
Employee Educational Assistance Program
Sick Leave (12 days per year)
Initial Employment Vacation: Starting at 12 days per year
Holidays (11 days per year)
Personal Day (1 day per year)
A comprehensive list of benefits can be found online at
- Location:
- Gastonia
- Job Type:
- FullTime