Watershed Review Engineer

Watershed Review Engineer

Salary

$74,392.00 - $92,990.00 Annually

Location

400 W. Market Street Greensboro, NC

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

04043

Department

Planning

Opening Date

04/07/2026

Closing Date

4/26/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

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Description

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

The Watershed Review Engineer performs technical plan review and administrative duties in support of the Guilford County Stormwater Management & Watershed Protection, Riparian Buffer Protection, and Floodplain Damage Prevention programs within the Watershed Section of the Guilford County Planning & Development Department.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

The Watershed Review Engineer is a skilled technician who reviews, approves, organizes, and tracks subdivision plats and site plan construction documents for commercial, residential and other types of development projects. Plan review by this individual is in relation to local, state, and federal rules for post-construction stormwater management, stormwater conveyance, water supply watershed protection, riparian buffers, and floodplain management. This team member conducts plan reviews as part of the County's Technical Review Committee (TRC). Types of plans to be reviewed include subdivision plats, site plan construction documents, plot plans, watershed development / stormwater management plans, grading and drainage plans, as-built record drawings for Stormwater Control Measures (SCM), operation & maintenance plans for SCMs, drainage modification requests, and floodplain development permit applications. The Watershed Review Engineer works under the supervision of the section head (who is a Professional Engineer) and is given broad latitude in creative thinking to interpret and apply rules, regulations, and policy in the development plan review and permitting process. The position also coordinates work duties with the Stormwater Program Administrator.

Examples of Duties

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES

Essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Review subdivision plat submissions, site plan submissions, and plot plans for compliance with the Stormwater Management & Watershed Protection and Flood Damage Prevention sections of the Guilford County Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) and other local ordinances, state, and federal rules that apply.
• Review stormwater management / watershed development plans and associated hydrologic and hydraulic calculation reports for the treatment of stormwater runoff.
• Review stormwater conveyance system plans / calculations including pipe systems, culverts, and swales.
• Attend and contribute to Technical Review Committee (TRC) meetings
• Review SCM project close-out documentation such as-built record drawings and plats for SCM Maintenance & Access Easements upon completion of construction of wet detention ponds, sand filters, bioretention ponds and other types of SCMs to ensure development requirements have been met.
• Review proposed SCM repair plans for owners to bring deficient SCMs into compliance.
• Review of Floodplain Development Permit applications and associated documentation.
• Conduct final inspections of sites and SCMs for compliance with approved plans.
• Respond to regulatory inquiries to advise citizens, engineers and the development community on rules that apply to various scenarios.
• Assist in policy-making decisions and updates to regulatory and informational bulletins, ordinances, and website information.
• Perform related duties as required.

RECRUITMENT STANDARDS

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of federal, state, and local rules and regulations pertaining to post-construction stormwater management, SCM design, stormwater conveyance systems, water-supply watershed protection, riparian buffers, and flood damage prevention.
• Skill in interpreting and applying rules and regulations to development plan review, regulatory inquires, and other situations.
• Technical knowledge in design of stormwater management systems, stormwater conveyances systems, stream restorations, and related work.
• Technical and general knowledge in principles, methods, materials, tools, equipment and techniques utilized in site construction projects and SCM design and construction.
• Skill in reading and understanding site plans, surveys, grading and drainage plans, stormwater management plans, regulatory FIRM maps, and other types of plans and construction documents typical of the industry.
• Knowledge of established civil engineering and land surveying principles and practices.
• Ability to manage plan review, permitting, inspections and regulatory enforcement for projects from conceptual phase through design, permitting, and construction.
• Skill in fostering open effective communications both internally and externally.
• Ability to represent the Watershed Section and maintain effective working relationships with engineers, developers, contractors, general public, regulatory agencies, public entities, inter- and intra- departmental staff and others in a fair, impartial, courteous and positive manner.
• Ability to engage with others through active listening, clear verbal and non-verbal communications and by modeling behaviors that demonstrate the Countys core values.
• Ability to exercise proper judgment in decision-making.
• Proficiency with computer applications including word processing, spreadsheets, presentation preparation, and stormwater modeling.

Typical Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Watershed Review Engineer:

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Construction Engineering or related field from an accredited college or university; AND Licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of North Carolina

Preferred: Completion of the NC State University, Biological & Agricultural Engineering workshop "Minimum Design Criteria (MDC) for Stormwater Design" and Stormwater Control Measure (SCM) Inspection & Maintenance Certification.

Watershed Review Specialist:

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Construction Engineering or related field from an accredited college or university; AND must have successfully passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam and certified by the NC Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors (NCBELS) or other state board as an Engineering Intern (EI).

Preferred:Licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE) in a state with the ability to file for licensure by comity in NC. Completion of the NC State University, Biological & Agricultural Engineering workshop "Minimum Design Criteria (MDC) for Stormwater Design" and Stormwater Control Measure (SCM) Inspection & Maintenance Certification.

A Watershed Review Specialist can progress to a Watershed Review Engineer once the employee is licensed as a Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of North Carolina.

Necessary Special Requirements: Valid Drivers License without restrictions that would limit the full performance of the essential duties.

Transcript Required

Copy of transcripts must be submitted with online application. Official college transcripts required at time of hire. Please send transcripts to:

Guilford County/HR c/o

Albert Parks III, 201 South Greene St, Greensboro, NC 27401 or attach a copy to your online application.

Supplemental Information

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK CONDITIONS

Work is performed in both indoor and outside environmental conditions. Most work is performed indoors in a typical office setting. Outdoor work typically consists of site visits to active and inactive construction sites, field investigations, and inspections related to regulatory compliance.

Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of climbing, balancing, stooping kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing and repetitive motions. Work also requires the ability to move about over uneven terrain, steep embankments, and walking over rock-lined ditches. Requires agility and balance.

Must be able to perform sedentary work exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally or and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and other sedentary criteria are met.

Must have visual acuity to perform tasks requiring color, depth perception and field of vision sufficient to perform tasks associated with the preparation and analysis of figures and data, operation of a computer, operation of a motor vehicle and site visits.

Driving is an essential requirement of this position whether driving a County owned or personal vehicle to conduct County business. Motor Vehicle Reports may be verified for valid drivers license and that the driving record is compatible with the Countys driving criteria. If a personal vehicle is operated for County business, proper insurance is maintained as per Guilford Countys vehicle-use policy.

Special Note

This generic class description gives an overview of the job class, its essential job functions and recommended job requirements. However, for each individual position assigned to this class, there is available a completed job description with physical abilities checklist which can be reviewed before initiating a selection process. This checklist can provide additional detailed information on which to base various personnel actions and can assist management in making legally defensible personnel decisions.

Guilford County is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to employees and applicants for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation or political affiliation. The County is committed to complying with all applicable federal, state and local laws that pertain to employment, and to providing a work environment that is free from discrimination of any kind. If you need an auxiliary aide, make the request forty-eight (48) hours in advance of the time the accommodation is needed by calling 336-641-3324.

We are excited about the opportunity of having you as a prospective new employee!

You probably already know our county is a wonderful county to live in, but did you know it is also a wonderful place to work?

Below are a few of the reasons why we love working for Guilford County.

We offer Health Insurance (UnitedHealthCare) to all benefitted employees working a minimum of 20 hours per week. The shared cost of the premium is based on scheduled/budgeted hours. If you are a full-time employee working 40 hours a week you can expect to pay less than $35 a month for medical coverage, dental coverage for $4 a month and vision coverage for $5 a month. Thats less than $45 a month for medical, dental & vision coverage; thats unheard of.

Telehealth UHC Virtual Visits are available to you with no copay or out of pocket expense.

We are excited to inform you Guilford County has an Employee Wellness Center (24/7 access) with strength training equipment, cardio machines and a group exercise room with virtual or in person coaching from our Wellness Specialist!

Employee Assistance Program, 100% funded by the county. A superb benefit for you and your family absolutely free. Confidential help with personal or work-related issues.

13 paid holidays, 12 sick days, and 12 vacation days a year. Thats 37 paid days a year, totaling almost 2 months of paid time off.

Employer contributes 5% into your 401(k) - no match required.

Enrollment in the State Retirement Plan by contributing 6%.

Longevity pay beginning at five years of service.

We provide a $10,000 Life and AD&D benefit to eligible employees.

Flexible spending accounts (FSA) allow you to set aside tax-free dollars for health care and dependent care.

Voluntary Life, AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability.

01

Do you have a Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Construction Engineering or related field from an accredited college or university?

• Yes
• No

02

Are you a Licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of North Carolina

• Yes
• No

03

Have you successfully passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam and certified by the NC Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors (NCBELS) or other state board as an Engineering Intern (EI)?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you have a valid NC Drivers License, or the ability to obtain one?

• Yes
• No

05

In which of the following do you have current certification? Check all that apply and add its information to the Certificates and Licenses section of your application.

• Licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of North Carolina or licensed in a state with the ability to file for reciprocity in NC
• Completion of the NCSU BEA workshop "Welcome to the MDC (Minimum Design Criteria)" for Stormwater Control Measures
• Stormwater SCM Inspection & Maintenance Certification
• I do not have one of these certifications.

06

I understand that an official copy of my college transcript will be required upon conditional offer of employment.

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Guilford County

Address 201 S Greene Street

Greensboro, North Carolina, 27401-6417

Phone 3366413763

Website https://www.guilfordcountync.gov/