DWM Civil Engineering Manager I (Consent Decree)
City of Atlanta, Atlanta, GA, United States
Salary range:
$68,156 - $85,591
General Description and Classification Standards
Manages professional/technical engineering projects including engineering design and review, standards, survey work, inspections, and other engineering project components. Manages various project design development for water/wastewater linear infrastructure of various lengths, prepares construction plans and specifications for contractors to follow, and provides solutions for short‑term and long‑term water, wastewater, and storm water issues to keep the City of Atlanta’s infrastructure functional for its current and future corporate and private citizens. Supports a full range of DWM operations by delivering this data in formats and applications that support critical planning, engineering, and decision‑support activities across the enterprise. This is a highly experienced professional who routinely exercises project leadership over complex projects, trains other professionals, or serves as a specialized subject matter expert in one or more specific areas. This level would be expected to have noticeably greater leadership or technical responsibilities than the senior level.
Job Description
Posting expires: May 7, 2026
This role requires a Project Engineer to manage professional/technical engineering projects, perform engineering analysis and calculations, and lead design teams. The engineer must ensure quality assurance and control for all technical design drawings, specifications, and cost estimates, and serve as Engineer of Record for various water and wastewater linear projects.
Supervision Received
Works under very general supervision. Works independently with responsibility for managing assigned functions, as well as subordinate staff.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Research and prepare guidelines for alternative material and construction installation methods for use in water and wastewater linear assets.
Develop design plans and engineering solutions to address water and wastewater system challenges and problems.
Review engineering and technical documents and perform necessary engineering analysis and calculations.
Prepare exhibits and engineering cost estimates for potential sewer realignments and small‑diameter rehabilitation projects.
Coordinate with internal and external staff and design consultants, directing their daily activity as required; provide technical input, document research, manage design budget, review invoices, and attend project meetings.
Ensure quality assurance and quality control for all technical design drawings, technical specifications, and engineering cost estimates.
Develop necessary erosion control, buffer variance, and related permitting design documents.
Perform necessary site visits and constructability reviews and coordinate with survey team to obtain necessary asset attribute data.
Serve as Engineer of Record for various water and wastewater linear projects or contracts; stamp or seal necessary drawings and design documents.
Review project as‑built documents and certify them as final.
Respond to various internal and external requests for information (RFIs).
Perform other duties as assigned.
The above statements reflect the general duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential duties of the job and should not be considered a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. COA may change the specific job duties with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.
Decision Making
Selects from multiple procedures and methods to accomplish tasks. May make purchasing or resource decisions.
Leadership Provided
Has managerial support of a group of professional, technical, or administrative employees.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Extensive knowledge of civil and environmental engineering and engineering design; working knowledge of water and wastewater construction and computer-aided drafting systems.
Skill in operating survey equipment, public speaking, interpersonal relations, computer and software, and in providing excellent leadership to lower-level engineers and project staff.
Ability to operate personal computer, digitizer, plotters, and related equipment; design and develop relational databases; instruct others in the use of engineering software; direct the work of others; establish and maintain effective relationships with employees, other divisions, and the public; follow written and oral instructions; communicate effectively, verbally and in writing; read, interpret, and produce maps, surveys, engineering drawings, and graphics from engineering software; use CAD, Microsoft Office, hydraulic analysis software programs, and GIS.
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.
Five (5) years of engineering experience.
Professional Engineer (P.E.) license required.
Work Environment
Work Schedule: This position follows the City’s hybrid work schedule policy as assigned by the Department of Human Resources Commissioner. Requires in‑person work at City worksites or facilities at least four (4) days per week, with the option to work remotely one (1) day per week, based on eligibility, departmental needs, and supervisor approval. The hybrid work schedule is subject to change at any time to five (5) days in‑person work.
Typical environmental conditions associated with this job.
Lifting Requirements
Required physical, lifting, and sensory capabilities are required to perform the job successfully.
It is the policy of the City of Atlanta (“COA”) that qualified individuals with disabilities are not discriminated against in relation to job application procedures, hiring, or other terms and conditions of employment. COA provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of the employment process. The COA is prepared to modify or adjust the job application process or the job or work environment to make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations to enable the applicant or employee to perform essential functions of the position. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Human Resources Director for your department.
The City of Atlanta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran’s status or national origin, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce.
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$68,156 - $85,591
General Description and Classification Standards
Manages professional/technical engineering projects including engineering design and review, standards, survey work, inspections, and other engineering project components. Manages various project design development for water/wastewater linear infrastructure of various lengths, prepares construction plans and specifications for contractors to follow, and provides solutions for short‑term and long‑term water, wastewater, and storm water issues to keep the City of Atlanta’s infrastructure functional for its current and future corporate and private citizens. Supports a full range of DWM operations by delivering this data in formats and applications that support critical planning, engineering, and decision‑support activities across the enterprise. This is a highly experienced professional who routinely exercises project leadership over complex projects, trains other professionals, or serves as a specialized subject matter expert in one or more specific areas. This level would be expected to have noticeably greater leadership or technical responsibilities than the senior level.
Job Description
Posting expires: May 7, 2026
This role requires a Project Engineer to manage professional/technical engineering projects, perform engineering analysis and calculations, and lead design teams. The engineer must ensure quality assurance and control for all technical design drawings, specifications, and cost estimates, and serve as Engineer of Record for various water and wastewater linear projects.
Supervision Received
Works under very general supervision. Works independently with responsibility for managing assigned functions, as well as subordinate staff.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Research and prepare guidelines for alternative material and construction installation methods for use in water and wastewater linear assets.
Develop design plans and engineering solutions to address water and wastewater system challenges and problems.
Review engineering and technical documents and perform necessary engineering analysis and calculations.
Prepare exhibits and engineering cost estimates for potential sewer realignments and small‑diameter rehabilitation projects.
Coordinate with internal and external staff and design consultants, directing their daily activity as required; provide technical input, document research, manage design budget, review invoices, and attend project meetings.
Ensure quality assurance and quality control for all technical design drawings, technical specifications, and engineering cost estimates.
Develop necessary erosion control, buffer variance, and related permitting design documents.
Perform necessary site visits and constructability reviews and coordinate with survey team to obtain necessary asset attribute data.
Serve as Engineer of Record for various water and wastewater linear projects or contracts; stamp or seal necessary drawings and design documents.
Review project as‑built documents and certify them as final.
Respond to various internal and external requests for information (RFIs).
Perform other duties as assigned.
The above statements reflect the general duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential duties of the job and should not be considered a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. COA may change the specific job duties with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.
Decision Making
Selects from multiple procedures and methods to accomplish tasks. May make purchasing or resource decisions.
Leadership Provided
Has managerial support of a group of professional, technical, or administrative employees.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Extensive knowledge of civil and environmental engineering and engineering design; working knowledge of water and wastewater construction and computer-aided drafting systems.
Skill in operating survey equipment, public speaking, interpersonal relations, computer and software, and in providing excellent leadership to lower-level engineers and project staff.
Ability to operate personal computer, digitizer, plotters, and related equipment; design and develop relational databases; instruct others in the use of engineering software; direct the work of others; establish and maintain effective relationships with employees, other divisions, and the public; follow written and oral instructions; communicate effectively, verbally and in writing; read, interpret, and produce maps, surveys, engineering drawings, and graphics from engineering software; use CAD, Microsoft Office, hydraulic analysis software programs, and GIS.
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.
Five (5) years of engineering experience.
Professional Engineer (P.E.) license required.
Work Environment
Work Schedule: This position follows the City’s hybrid work schedule policy as assigned by the Department of Human Resources Commissioner. Requires in‑person work at City worksites or facilities at least four (4) days per week, with the option to work remotely one (1) day per week, based on eligibility, departmental needs, and supervisor approval. The hybrid work schedule is subject to change at any time to five (5) days in‑person work.
Typical environmental conditions associated with this job.
Lifting Requirements
Required physical, lifting, and sensory capabilities are required to perform the job successfully.
It is the policy of the City of Atlanta (“COA”) that qualified individuals with disabilities are not discriminated against in relation to job application procedures, hiring, or other terms and conditions of employment. COA provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of the employment process. The COA is prepared to modify or adjust the job application process or the job or work environment to make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations to enable the applicant or employee to perform essential functions of the position. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Human Resources Director for your department.
The City of Atlanta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran’s status or national origin, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce.
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