DWM Civil Engineering Manager I (OWP)

Posting expires: October 14, 2026

Salary range: $88,654 - $118,353

General Description and Classification Standards:

Manages professional/technical engineering projects including, engineering design and review, standards, survey work, inspections, and other engineering project components. This position may be responsible for the day-to-day Management of the Site Development Section within the Office of Watershed Protection, Department of Watershed Management. Site Development provides technical review of all construction plans, both public and private sector, which involve “earth disturbing activities” within the City Limits of Atlanta. This review serves to enforce both Georgia state laws regarding erosion and waters quality, and City of Atlanta standards for sanitary sewer design and capacity, paving, grading, drainage, and storm water management. This position is responsible for assisting in overseeing and managing engineering, contractual, and financial activities for this program area. This employee will interface with the Site Development Manager, Bureau Directors, the Commissioner, Deputy Commissioners, and Law Department. This employee will identify engineering and technical needs, and manpower requirements for the program area. Reviews and critiques all engineering documents submitted by applicants for Building Permits. This employee will be responsible for the work activities of as many as twenty staff including engineers and technical staff.

Supervision Received:

This position may require you to work independently and only report to the supervisor when necessary approvals or other direction is required. Direction received is general and focuses more on long-term and short-term operating objectives, managerial effectiveness, and operating results. This level would be considered "middle" management.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. May perform other duties as assigned.

Review all aspects of engineer drawings, studies, hydrology reports, etc.

Provide written comments pertaining to permitting

Route plans through the permitting process, track the status of program in the review process by maintain project specific computer software, review contractors compliance with City of Atlanta minimum design standards

Provide written comments pertaining to reviews

Route plans through the plan review process

Tracks the status of plan in the review process by entering data in software(s)

Provide point of contact for applicants needing advice

Concern minimum design standards

Provide guidance to applicants on required standards concerning all permitting matters

Enforce City of Atlanta Code of Ordinances concerning engineering design requirements

Enforce City of Atlanta and Official Code of Georgia requirements for Soil and Erosion Control Standards and Best Management Practices as pertains to Program

Review and enforce City of Atlanta, as well as the State of Georgia Stream Bank Buffer requirements

Coordinate with other agencies as necessary, e.g. Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Georgia Soil and Water Conservation District

Provide guidance and advice regarding Easement, Right of Entry Agreements, access requirements, and Indemnity Agreements

Provide guidance and enforce City of Atlanta Bonding requirements

Overview and minimize, as necessary, impact of contractor’s access arrangements on City’s existing easements

Check tax records as necessary concerning sewer connections to City Wastewater system

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

This is a partial listing of necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job successfully. It is not an exhaustive list.

Knowledge of technical terminology

Knowledge of construction projects - administrative or field

Knowledge of engineering, water, sewage, procurement, hydraulics, and geotechnical processes and terminology

Knowledge of legal requirements of water conservation laws & ordinances; thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of water resource management and watershed science

Knowledge of grant writing and grant management

Skilled in computer and software(s)

Skilled in administrative and managerial

Skilled in inter-personal and team working

Skilled in communicating verbally and written

Ability to develop relationships and partnerships

Ability to write clear and concise technical documents

Ability to read, understand, and prepare legal documents

Ability to effectively negotiate resolutions of conflicts among citizens, neighbors, elected officials and staff,

Ability to efficiently manage a government office open to the public

Ability to interact effectively with various personality styles and with upper departmental management or elected officials

Ability to read and interpret construction drawings

Ability to interpret laws, regulations and guidelines

Ability to utilize Microsoft Suites and Project Management programs

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or a related field

5 years of progressively responsible management experience in engineering, water resources management, environmental policy, land use planning, hydrology, or a closely related technical area.

Preferred Education and Experience

Master's degree in Civil Engineering and/or a related field

6 years of progressively responsible management experience in engineering, water resources management, environmental policy, land use planning, hydrology, or a closely related technical area.

Equivalent combinations of training and experience will be determined under prescribed guidelines.

Licensures and Certifications

Possession of a certificate of registration as a Professional Engineer is highly desirable.

Georgia Soil & Water Conservation Commission (GSWCC) Level II Certification must be obtained within 6 months.

Essential Capabilities and Work Environment

Required physical, lifting, and sensory capabilities are requirements to perform the job successfully. Typical environmental conditions associated with job. Must be physically able to maneuver full size sets of engineering drawings.

It is the policy of the City of Atlanta ("COA") that qualified individuals with disabilities are not discriminated against because of their disabilities regarding job application procedures, hiring, and other terms and conditions of employment. It is further the policy of the COA to provide reasonable accommodation 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 the known physical or mental limitations of the applicant or employee to enable the applicant or employee to be considered for the position he or she desires, to perform the essential functions of the position in question, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment as are enjoyed by other similarly situated employees without disabilities, unless the accommodation will impose an undue hardship. 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, ender 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.