This position is responsible for directing the operations of the Engineering Department. The Director of Engineering is responsible for planning, designing, and overseeing municipal engineering projects related to civil infrastructure, transportation systems, stormwater utilities, and other public works. This position ensures projects meet regulatory standards, align with the city's goals, and are delivered within budget and on time. The Director of Engineering provides strategic leadership, guidance to engineering staff, and technical expertise on city infrastructure projects.
Education and Experience:
Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering, preferred field of study and training in Transportation field. Master’s degree preferred.
Five (5) years’ experience in a governmental engineering department or in an engineering capacity that works closely with municipalities or a related field of work.
3-5 years of supervisory experience in a leadership role.
Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
Special Qualifications:
Must be a Professional Engineer registered in the State of North Carolina or ability to obtain registration in North Carolina within six (6) months.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license in the State of North Carolina or ability to obtain a valid driver’s license in North Carolina within six (6) months.
ABOUT THE COMMUNITY:
Established at the falls of the Tar River, Rocky Mount is a leading cultural, economic and education center of Eastern North Carolina. With lovely parks and greenways, this city of over 50,000 lies in two counties, Nash and Edgecombe, and is home to North Carolina Wesleyan College as well as Nash and Edgecombe Community Colleges. The 165,000 square-foot Rocky Mount Event Center is the region’s premier sports and entertainment venue and the Imperial Centre for the Arts and Sciences, which is housed in a lovingly renovated tobacco warehouse, serves as the community’s cultural gem. The city is served by three major highways: Interstate 95 to its west; Interstate 87 is its main east-west corridor and U.S. 301 (Wesleyan Boulevard) is the main north-south corridor. The city has easy access to Raleigh (50 miles) and the Research Triangle. It is also a two-hour drive from Wilmington and the beautiful North Carolina coast. Easy access to major highways and Raleigh-Durham International Airport makes Rocky Mount a great place to live and do business. With its temperate climate and proximity to both the North Carolina mountains and Atlantic Ocean beaches, Rocky Mount p...rovides residents with the best of both worlds. Additional information about the city is available at rockymountnc.gov.
ABOUT THE CITY GOVERNMENT:
The City of Rocky Mount operates under a council-manager form of government with a City Manager, two Assistant City Managers and 15 departments employing more than 800 employees. Rocky Mount is a member of ElectriCities, has a fixed route transit system, has seven National Historic Districts and four locally designated historic districts, and is host to an area event center, museum, and theater.
