Utilities Project Manager - Civil Engineer

StarrTrax is seeking a senior utility leader to manage delivery within its Utility Practice across the Asheville or Charlotte, North Carolina area. This Engineer IV role combines technical ownership of water and wastewater engineering work with client leadership, team development, and support for business growth in North Carolina.

Role Overview

In this onsite, full-time position in Charlotte, NC, you will serve as a primary point of contact for utility clients while guiding production of engineering documents and supporting project quality. You will also lead complex assignments involving multidisciplinary teams, maintain budget and schedule milestones, and help develop engineers toward professional licensure and leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a primary contact for utility clients, building long-term relationships based on responsive service and trust.
• Attend client and public meetings, including occasional evening meetings.
• Support business development in North Carolina by identifying opportunities, meeting with existing and prospective clients, and assisting with proposals and statements of qualifications.
• Represent StarrTrax (Three Notch Group) in professional and community organizations, such as NC AWWA-WEA and the North Carolina League of Municipalities, to strengthen the firm’s utility presence.
• Direct and review computer-aided engineering and design work used for plans, reports, computations, design documents, and quantity estimates.
• Lead the preparation and modification of reports, specifications, plans, construction documents, studies, permits, and designs for water and wastewater projects.
• Participate in project quality assurance and quality control in line with practice and project quality-control plans.
• Assist with construction-phase management and observation according to contract documents.
• Apply independent judgment on technical, staffing, and client matters in coordination with practice and regional leadership as appropriate.
• Define complex problems, collect and evaluate data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Read and interpret engineering and construction documents, professional publications, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
• Develop opinions of probable construction cost and recommend changes to improve project quality.
• Prepare or assist with project scopes, fee estimates, schedules, and other required deliverables.
• Efficiently manage assignments to achieve quality, schedule, budget, direct-labor, and other position-specific financial goals.
• Mentor and develop engineers and technical staff, supporting progress toward professional licensure and leadership roles.
• Participate in professional activities and assigned development, maintain required continuing education and licensure, follow company policies, and perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related engineering discipline with 10 or more years of experience.
• At least 5 years of experience serving North Carolina clients, including cities, counties, water or sewer boards, or utility authorities.
• Experience designing and permitting water and wastewater projects, including treatment facilities, distribution and collection systems, booster and lift stations, storage tanks, hydraulic models, and system master plans (experience in both water and wastewater preferred).
• Demonstrated experience managing engineering projects, project teams, and client relationships (leading an office group or team preferred).
• Current registration as a Professional Engineer in North Carolina (required).
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel regularly to local client and project sites, with occasional overnight travel.

Preferred Skills

• Working knowledge of NCDEQ permitting and funding programs and local-government approval processes.
• Established relationships with municipal clients in the region and a demonstrated record of business development.
• Basic proficiency with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and/or OpenRoads.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Technologies

• AutoCAD
• Civil 3D
• OpenRoads
• Microsoft Office Suite

Benefits

• 401(k) and 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Compensation and Location

Salary: USD 120,000 - 175,000 per year. Work location: In person (onsite) in Charlotte, NC. Job type: Full-time.

Application Question

Are you willing (or do you already) to reside in Charlotte, NC or Asheville, NC?