DWM Civil Engineering Manager I (Consent Decree)

Posting expires: March 18, 2026

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 in order 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 in applications that supports 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.  

Supervision Received:

* Works under very general supervision.  Will work independently with responsibility for managing assigned functions, as well as subordinate staff.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive.

• Research and prepare guidelines for alternative material and construction installation methods for use in the water and wastewater linear assets. Manages the development of various design plans and engineering solutions to address water/wastewater system challenges and problems. 

• Review engineering and technical documents and performs necessary engineering analysis and calculations. 

• Prepare exhibits and engineering cost estimates for potential sewer realignments and small diameter rehabilitation projects.

• Coordinate with internal/external staff and design consultants and directs their daily activity as required. Provides technical input, documents research, manages design budget, reviews invoices, and attends project meetings as part of providing professional insight and support.

• Ensure quality assurance/quality control for all technical design drawings, technical specifications, engineering cost estimates. 

• Develop necessary erosion control, buffer variance, and related permitting design documents.

• Perform necessary site visits and constructability reviews and coordinates with survey team to obtain necessary asset attribute data.

• Serve as Engineer of Record for various water and wastewater linear projects/contracts. Stamps/seals necessary drawings and design documents

• Review project as-builts and certifies documents as final

• Respond to various internal/external requests for information (RFIs).

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• May perform other duties as assigned.

The above statements reflect the general duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job and should not be considered as 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:

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

• Extensive knowledge of civil and environmental engineering and engineering design; working of water and wastewater construction; working knowledge of computer aided drafting systems.

• Skill in operating survey equipment a plus; skills in public speaking and interpersonal relations; skill in operating a computer and software; skill in providing excellent leadership to lower-level engineers and project staff.

• Ability to operate personal computer, digitizer, plotters, and related equipment; ability to design and develop relational databases; ability to instruct others in the operation and use of engineering software; ability to direct the work of others; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other divisions and the public; ability to follow written and oral instructions; ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing; ability to read, interpret and produce maps, surveys, engineering drawings and graphics from engineering software; ability to use CAD, Microsoft Office, hydraulic analysis software programs, and GIS.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education and Experience - 

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.

• 5 years of  engineering experience.

Licensures and Certifications - * 

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 and requires in-person work at City worksites/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 job.

Lifting Requirements: 

Required physical, lifting, and sensory capabilities are requirements to perform the job successfully. 

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 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 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.