Engineer I
Salary
$61,222.00 - $78,058.00 Annually
Location
NC 28301, NC
Job Type
Regular Full-Time
Job Number
04472
Department
Public Services
Division
Engineering - Administration
Opening Date
05/10/2026
Closing Date
6/5/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
Hiring Range: $61,222 - $78,058/Year D.O.Q.
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INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED.
A RESUME WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED IN DETERMINING YOUR QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION.
The City of Fayetteville is seeking an Engineer I to perform professional civil engineering/project management work including project pre-planning, scheduling, budgeting, and managing the design, construction, and close-out of a wide variety of projects; and to provide staff support to the division to which assigned.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Compose, evaluate and review plans, specifications, designs and related documents, technical reports and letters, proposals, reports and studies; participate in the development and preparation of plans, specifications and cost estimates for proposed and public improvement projects.
Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise and review the work of staff responsible for providing technical services within the division; recommend goals, objectives, and practices for providing effective and efficient services.
Participate in the selection and evaluation of lower level staff; provide or coordinate staff training on assigned projects; work with employees to correct deficiencies.
Assist with the selection, negotiation and management of professional services contracts; monitor contract compliance and status; inspect worksites to ensure progress and compliance.
Participate in the development of an assigned program for the divisions annual budget; forecast additional funds needed for equipment, materials, and supplies; monitor expenditures; implement adjustments as necessary.
Provide technical assistance to the division staff; provide hands-on training for technical staff as required.
Collect and process site data; assist with designing and revising various projects including plats, specifications, instructions to surveyors and drawings; draw a variety of plans including roads, drainage structures and municipal facilities.
Oversee and participate in the transfer of existing condition field notes to drawings.
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience:
None. One year of experience in professional civil engineering or project management preferred.
Training:
Equivalent to a Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil engineering, construction management, project management, or a related field.
LICENSING & CERTIFICATIONS:
Required:
Possession of an appropriate valid drivers license and ability to maintain insurability.
When Acting As a Regulatory Reviewer: NC Stormwater Control Measures (SCM) Reviewer Certification and NC SCM Inspection & Maintenance Certification or ability to obtain them within six months from date of hire.
Preferred:
Registration as an Engineer in Training (FE Exam).
From the time of closing, the selection process is anticipated to last 4 - 6 weeks. The process will consist of a panel interview with the selected candidate being subject to a pre-employment drug screen, background check and driving history check.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Health and Dental Insurance:
The City of Fayetteville Employee Healthcare Benefit Plan provides comprehensive and affordable health and dental coverage while maintaining reasonable costs to employees. Coverage is available for all regular status employees scheduled to work 30 hours or more per week. Employees may also choose to cover eligible dependents. The premium is deducted on a pre-tax basis, with the City paying a portion of the premium. Qualifying employees are eligible for benefits on the 1st day of the month following 30 days of service.
Employer Paid Leave
Vacation Leave:
Regular employees begin accruing vacation leave the first day of employment. Accruals are based on years of service
and the number of hours an employee is scheduled to work.
Sick Leave:
Regular employees begin accruing sick leave the first day of employment. Accruals are based on the number of hours
scheduled to work; regular full-time employees accrue eight (8) hours per month. Sick leave hours accumulate without
limits and may be used toward creditable service upon retirement from the NC Local Governmental Retirement System.
Holidays:
The City of Fayetteville observes 12 paid holidays per calendar year. When Christmas day is on a Wednesday, an
additional holiday is provided making for 13 paid holidays.
Bereavement:
Regular employees are eligible for bereavement leave. The City will authorize 24 hours per calendar year to mourn or
attend a funeral or memorial service of a family member.
Retirement:
The City of Fayetteville assists employees in securing their financial future during retirement by participating in the NC
Local Governmental Employees' Retirement System, administered by the State of North Carolina. Regular employees
scheduled to work 20 hours or more per week become members in the retirement system upon employment. As a member
of this system, employees are required to contribute 6% of their gross salary on a tax-deferred basis.
Deferred Compensation Plans:
To further assist employees in saving for retirement, the City offers two supplemental retirement savings programs. These
programs enable regular full-time, and part-time employees working at least 20 hours per week, an opportunity to save a
portion of their salary on a tax-deferred basis to supplement their retirement benefits. These programs are the NC 401(k)
plan and NC 457 plan; both administered by Empower. The City currently contributes 3% of base salary to an eligible
employee's NC 401(k) account with a proposal, but must be approved by Council, to increase to 4% for Plan Year 25/26.
Cafeteria Plan / Supplemental Benefits:
Realizing that each employee may have different insurance needs, the City offers its employees the opportunity to supplement City-provided benefits by selecting from the benefits listed below. These benefits are offered at employees expense through payroll deduction:
Death Benefit:
The first year an employee contributes to the retirement system, the City provides a death benefit of $3,000 once the
employee is benefits eligible. After one year as a contributing member of the Retirement System, a death benefit is provided
by the NC Retirement System that is equal to the highest 12 months' salary in a row during the 24 months before death, no
less than $25,000 and no more than $50,000. There is no cost to the employee for this benefit.
Pay Periods / Deduction for Benefits / Direct Deposit:
City employees are paid bi-weekly (every other Friday). Benefit deductions are taken for 24 pay periods of the year. As an added convenience and safety measure, the City requires all new employees to sign up for direct deposit.
Employee Assistance Program:
The EAP is available at no cost to all employees and their household members. The EAP provides confidential guidance
on legal, financial and personal issues affecting your health, relationships and job.
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Responses to the supplemental questions must reflect the information provided under the "Work Experience" section of the application. Your responses will be used to determine whether or not you possess the minimum qualifications required for this position at the time of application.
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Are you a current City of Fayetteville employee?
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Have you held an out-of-state drivers license (other than NC) in the past 3 years?
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Do you currently possess a valid drivers license?
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Do you currently have an acceptable driving record in accordance with the City of Fayetteville driving standard? Click here to view the City of Fayettevilles driving standards list of an unacceptable driving record criteria.
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This position requires meeting and maintaining vehicle insurability with the City of Fayetteville. Are you willing to accept this condition of employment?
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Please indicate the highest degree you currently possess.
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From the list below, please indicate the major coursework of your highest degree.
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If you selected "Other Related Field" in the previous question please list below the major coursework for your degree. (If this question does not apply, please type N/A in the space provided below.)
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How many years of responsible experience do you have in professional civil engineering or project management?
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Briefly describe your experience in professional civil engineering or project management. (If this question does not apply, please type N/A in the space provided below.)
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How many years of experience do you have in plan review experience?
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Briefly describe your plan review experience. (If this question does not apply, please type N/A in the space provided below.)
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How many years of experience do you have in roadway related projects (Sidewalk, Stormwater)?
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Briefly describe your experience with roadway related projects. (If this question does not apply, please type N/A in the space provided below.)
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How many years of experience do you have in GIS?
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Briefly describe your experience in GIS. (If this question does not apply, please type N/A in the space provided below.)
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How many years of experience do you have working with consultants?
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Briefly describe your experience working with consultants. (If this question does not apply, please type N/A in the space provided below.)
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How many years of experience do you have in managing grants and coordinating with other governing agencies?
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Briefly describe your experience with managing grants and coordinating with other governing agencies. (If this question does not apply, please type N/A in the space provided below.)
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Do you have experience working with Microsoft based software?
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Briefly describe your experience working with Microsoft based software to include the types of software used. (If this question does not apply, please type N/A in the space provided below.)
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Do you have experience using electronic plan review software?
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Do you have experience using Bluebeam based software for electronic plan review?
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Briefly describe your experience using electronic plan review software to include the types of software used. (If this question does not apply, please type N/A in the space provided below.)
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This position requires you to possess or have the ability to obtain within 6 months from date of hire a NC Stormwater Control Measures (SCM) Reviewer Certification. Are you willing to accept this condition of employment?
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This position requires you to possess or have the ability to obtain within 6 months from date of hire a NC SCM Inspection & Maintenance Certification. Are you willing to accept this condition of employment?
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Are you registered as an Engineer In Training (FE Exam)?
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INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED! You may attach a resume; however, the application MUST include a 10-year history. Please answer all questions on the application in their entirety and your application MUST include the following: • Drivers License Number • Employer information including salary, address, phone number, supervisor name, and reason for leaving for each employer • Complete Education History (including High School) • A complete 10-year history to include gaps you have had between employment and/or school attendance. Example: Office Assistant 1/2011 - present The Company 123 Hay Street Fayetteville, NC 28301 (910) 555-5555 Unemployed 6/2004 - 12/2010 Unemployed Student 12/2000 - 6/2004 My High School Fayetteville, NC 28301 Applications without a 10-year history and all the required information will be considered incomplete and will not be processed. Please take a moment to review your application for completeness.
Required Question
Employer City of Fayetteville
Address City Hall
433 Hay Street
Fayetteville, North Carolina, 28301
Phone 910-433-1635
Website https://fayettevillenc.gov/jobs