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Posted: 12-Aug-26

Location: Matthews, North Carolina

Salary: $106,635 - $135,959

Salary Details: Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Preferred Education: 4 Year Degree

Years of Experience: 5 - 10

Type:

Full Time

Level:

Experienced

Categories:

Civil Engineering

The Town of Matthews has newly established a Director of Engineering position, which is a dual-capacity leadership role that also serves as Town Engineer. We are seeking an innovative and resourceful engineering professional with the versatility to provide both high-level strategic direction and technical, in-the-field execution. Candidates who are motivated by the opportunity to lead a growing department are encouraged to apply.

BENEFITS

The Town of Matthews offers a comprehensive benefits package including bilingual incentive pay, vacation and sick leave, increased vacation accrual for qualified service with another government agency, shared sick leave, medical insurance, paid parental leave, health reimbursement account (HRA), dental plan, vision insurance, North Carolina Local Government Employees Retirement Plan, 457 and 401K Retirement Accounts, flexible medical & dependent care spending accounts, EAP, group and voluntary life insurance & AD&D, short-term disability, long-term disability, accident plans, hospital indemnity plans, and critical illness insurance, and tuition reimbursement.

POSITION SUMMARY

Performs executive-level professional engineering and administrative work directing the Town's Engineering Department and serves as the Town Engineer. Responsible for engineering operations, capital project delivery, development engineering, engineering standards, infrastructure planning, consultant management, and departmental leadership. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Assistant Town Manager and is evaluated through conferences and review of records for quality of overall construction in the Town, the relationship with the development community, and acceptance by the general community.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

(The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the class.)

• Plans, organizes, and directs all engineering services in the Town and the work of the department to provide timely, thorough, and effective response to construction within the Town.
• Directs plan review, site inspection, project design, and construction-industry relations functions to assure quality construction projects for the Town.
• Supervises department; trains, develops, provides performance coaching and evaluation to create a skilled and motivated staff.
• Serves as the Town's principal engineering advisor to the Town Manager, Board of Commissioners, and other departments.
• Develops long-range engineering strategies consistent with the Town's Strategic Plan.
• Advises executive leadership on infrastructure investment priorities.
• Develops departmental performance measures; identifies operational efficiencies and continuous improvement opportunities.
• Represents the Engineering Department as a member of the Town's executive leadership team.
• Supervises the preparation of construction plans, bid packages, design criteria, analysis, specifications, plans, rights of way maps, investigations, cost estimates, and tabulation of contract bids for construction projects; authorizes contract payments; establishes schedules for work; recommends selection of consultants and contractors.
• Signs and seals engineering documents.
• Oversees the capital improvement process engineering design of infrastructure for the Town; coordinates design needs with other departments, other related staff, and user needs; ensures designs meet long-term quality and functionality as well as regulatory requirements; updates and applies Town engineering standards to achieve desired outcomes.
• Oversees consultants and contracted engineers, including selection, negotiating scope, administering and managing contracts, assuring the preparation of reports and engineering records, evaluating performance, and reviewing invoices.
• Collaborates with the North Carolina Department of Transportation on projects as necessary.
• Develops long-range transportation, drainage, sidewalk, and infrastructure improvement plans.
• Oversees stormwater and sediment control plan review, site inspection, and handling of citizen complaints in collaboration with Mecklenburg County; enforces stormwater regulations.
• Reviews applications for development permits; ensures development plans comply with applicable ordinances, codes, and regulations.
• Reviews and approves plans for proposed subdivisions and planned unit developments.
• Administers the department budget, authorizes purchases, and monitors expenditures for compliance with Town of Matthews budgeting policies and procedures.
• Identifies, prepares, and administers federal, state, and regional grant opportunities for infrastructure improvements.
• Makes field visits to observe and collaborate with staff, meet construction industry officials, and observe construction quality and community impact.
• Develops and delivers technical presentations for the Board of Commissioners; simplifies complex engineering data and project specifics into understandable reports and recommendations for public officials, non-engineering staff, and the community.
• Develops special projects, strategies, designs, or other activities to support Town and departmental management; researches issues and prepares reports; advises management, construction industry, elected officials, and others on related matters.
• Maintains files and records; prepares reports.
• Performs related duties as required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Civil Engineering or a closely related field.
• At least eight (8) years of progressively responsible engineering experience, including a minimum of five (5) years of supervisory or management experience in municipal engineering, public infrastructure, or consulting engineering; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

CERTIFICATE AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

• Must possess or be able to obtain a valid North Carolina Driver's License within 60 days of employment with a safe driving record. (If you possess a South Carolina Driver's License and maintain residence in South Carolina, you are not required to attain a North Carolina Driver's License.)
• Current licensure as a Professional Engineer in North Carolina or the ability to secure licensure within six months of hire is mandatory.

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About Town of Matthews

Incorporated in 1879, the Town of Matthews, North Carolina (pop. 30,088) is located in southeastern Mecklenburg County adjacent to Charlotte, one of the fastest-growing cities in the U.S. Matthews has kept its small-town identity and welcoming charm, with attractive landscaping and wide, shaded sidewalks creating an inviting community. Many parks and open spaces are accessible within walking and biking distance from most parts of town. Matthews is full of historic character, much of which is on display at the Train Depot and Visitor's Center, the Matthews Heritage Museum, and the Historic Reid House. Town residents put a high value on the Town's heritage and the preservation of historic buildings and landmarks throughout the community. Matthews is also known for its extensive offering of special events and first-rate parks and recreation amenities. Visitors from around the region flock to the Town for its art exhibits at the McDowell Arts Center, SummerFest at Stumptown Park, and the Matthews Alive Festival, which draws tens of thousands of visitors each year. Downtown Matthews is a true destination in the region, with a reputation for a variety of dining and entertainment optio...ns and thriving local businesses. Pedestrian-friendly streetscapes create a safe and inviting environment. New mixed-use development in the downtown supports merchants and adds vibrancy to the community. Matthews has a diverse and flourishing economy, with a mix of small businesses and large corporations. The Town is home to several major employers, including Novant Health Matthews Medical Center and Harris Teeter, Inc. - Headquarters. The Town of Matthews offers a great quality of life, a strong economy, excellent schools, ample recreational opportunities, and a close-knit community. It is this great variety of offerings that has given Matthews an outstanding reputation in the cultural and social landscape of the region. It is truly a special place to live, work, and raise a family.

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