Engineer Planning / Design - In-House Design Program

Engineer Planning & Design

The City of Charlotte's Department of General Services is seeking a technically skilled and motivated engineer to join the In-house Design Program within the Engineering Services Division. This position plays a key role in shaping the city's transportation infrastructure by supporting the planning, design, and delivery of capital projects. This is an entry-level position for early-career engineers to apply their technical knowledge, grow professionally, and contribute to meaningful public infrastructure improvements.

Major Duties & Responsibilities :

• Initiate and support transportation infrastructure projects from concept through design.
• Perform preliminary engineering and apply professional design principles to develop construction plans and specifications.
• Conduct technical studies and propose future projects aligned with city priorities.
• Coordinate and plan internal project review meetings.
• Review engineering drawings and specifications for accuracy and compliance.
• Assist with project inspections and reporting on project status.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.

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Minimum Qualifications :

Conditions of Employment :

The City's background check policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidates applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination. During the selection process, candidates may be asked to take a skills test, and / or participate in other assessments.

The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation or on the basis of actual or perceived gender as expressed through dress, appearance, or behavior.

Our culture is to serve the community honorably.

How to Apply :

Apply online. Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job. You are welcome to visit the City of Charlotte Human Resources Department lobby, where self-service application kiosks are available. They are located in our office at 700 East 4th Street, Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28202. We are open Monday through Friday, from 9 : 30 a.m. to 3 : 30 p.m. (EST), excluding official City holidays. For questions about your application or the hiring process, please email Careers@ci.charlotte.nc.us .

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The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcohol-free workplace.