UTILITY SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

Join Durham County Government Durham County Government is home to over 2,000 dedicated professionals working together to deliver essential services that strengthen and support our vibrant, diverse community. As the heart of a fast-growing region, we offer meaningful careers across a wide range of fields—giving you the opportunity to make a real impact where you live, work, grow, and play. Learn more at www.dconc.gov . DEPARTMENT:        County Engineering DATE POSTED :          September 22, 2026 CLOSING DATE :            Open Until Filled HIRING RANGE: $84,255 - $122,000 POSITION NUMBER:          40010102  JOB TYPE: Full-Time, 37.5 hrs/week, Exempt **This posting is subject to close without prior notification.**   ***This position is eligible for a $6,000.00 sign on bonus to qualified candidates after successful completion of the probationary period.*** GENERAL DESCRIPTION: This position manages the review and approval of developer infrastructure projects to ensure new water and/or wastewater systems are designed and constructed in accordance with County standards. Work is performed under the supervision of the Senior Utility System Development Manager. The TWWTP is rated for an average daily flow of 12 million gallons per day and is specifically designed to meet future nutrient load requirements for the Jordan Lake nutrient management strategy. The TWWTP serves the southeast portion of Durham County inside and outside the Durham City limits and serves the Research Triangle Park within Durham County.  The collection and treatment of domestic sewage and wastewater is vital to public health and clean water. It is among the most important factors responsible for the general level of good health enjoyed in the United States.  For more information about the Utilities Division at Durham County please visit:  Durham County Utilities Jobs (dconc.gov) ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The essential functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.   Reviews developer submitted water, reclaimed water, and wastewater plans for technical accuracy, including evaluating profiles, details, pipe sizing, slopes, materials, hydraulic calculations, utility crossings, and potential conflicts. Assess plans and specifications for constructability, compliance with County utility standards, and system continuity in coordination with internal project management staff. Adheres to County utility standards, state and federal environmental regulations and administrative codes. Ensures alignment with adopted engineering manuals. Analyzes system capacity impacts and reviews new materials methods. Prepare detailed written review comments, track revisions and submittals, and maintain documentation for approvals and records to reduce disputes and liability…