Public Utilities Engineer Ii

State of North Carolina Department of Commerce

North Carolina, US
Base: $70,480 - $92,000; bonus/equity: not specifi...
Engineering principles for water/sewer utilities
Utility rate structure determination
Technical engineering testimony delivery
The primary purpose of this role is to provide technical engineering expertise regarding water and wastewater utility issues to the Director of the Water, Sewer, Transportation and Telephone Division

Job Summary

  • The primary purpose of this role is to provide technical engineering expertise regarding water and wastewater utility issues to the Director of the Water, Sewer, Transportation and Telephone Division.
  • Responsibilities include reviewing utility companies' proposals for rate changes, preparing expert engineering testimony at hearings before the NC Utilities Commission, and analyzing special studies.
  • The position offers competitive state benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, 12 annual paid holidays, and eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Matching Summary

The primary purpose of this role is to provide technical engineering expertise regarding water and wastewater utility issues to the Director of the Water, Sewer, Transportation and Telephone Division.

Salary

Base: $70,480 - $92,000; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: State Health Plan, Retirement, 12 Paid Holidays

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Engineering principles for water/sewer utilities
  • Utility rate structure determination
  • Technical engineering testimony delivery
  • Review of utility company proposals
  • Federal and state regulatory compliance

Nice-to-have

  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Ability to identify complex utility issues
  • Experience with modern utility trends
  • Data analysis and solution development

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in applicable engineering field
  • Three years of utility operational or regulatory engineering experience
  • Professional Engineer registration may be required
  • Legally authorized to work in the United States

Work Rights

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States

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