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City of Durham, NC

Engineering Specialist, Senior

Durham, NC · On-site +1

$63.24K - $98.10K/yr

... with benefits Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid Job Number: 26-05924 Department: Planning ... Experience evaluating land development applications and plans. * Experience using a pdf software to ...

NV5

Project Archaeologist

Cary, NC · On-site +1

Responsibilities NV5 is seeking a full-time Project Archaeologist for our Cary, NC office; remote ... land development, and municipal sectors. The archaeologist will conduct research, field surveys ...

Syngenta

Senior Software Engineer

Durham, NC · Remote

$118.40K - $156.10K/yr

The ideal candidate will thrive in our remote work environment, architecting scalable software ... Drive the adoption of best practices in software development, including coding standards, testing ...

Syngenta Group

Senior Software Engineer

Durham, NC · On-site +1

$118.40K - $156.10K/yr

The ideal candidate will thrive in our remote work environment, architecting scalable software ... Drive the adoption of best practices in software development, including coding standards, testing ...

Red Hat

Software Engineer

Raleigh, NC · On-site +1

$96.44K - $195.68K/yr

Software developed at Red Hat runs in vehicles that land on the moon, airlines, banks, trains ... For positions with Remote-US locations, the actual salary range for the position may differ based ...

Redhat

Software Engineer

Raleigh, NC · On-site +1

$96.44K - $195.68K/yr

Software developed at Red Hat runs in vehicles that land on the moon, airlines, banks, trains ... For positions with Remote-US locations, the actual salary range for the position may differ based ...

City of Durham, NC

Principal Engineer

Durham, NC · On-site +1

$85.65K - $132.77K/yr

... Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid Job Number: 26-05862 Department: Planning & Development Opening ... land-use, community planning, and infrastructure challenges. If you're talented, creative and ...

City of Durham, NC

Stormwater Review Manager

Durham, NC · On-site +1

$91.31K - $146.11K/yr

... Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid Job Number: 26-05828 Department: Planning & Development Opening ... land-use, community planning, and infrastructure challenges. If you're talented, creative and ...

City of Durham, NC

Principal Engineer

Durham, NC · On-site +1

$85.65K - $132.77K/yr

... Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid Job Number: 26-05927 Department: Planning & Development Opening ... land-use, community planning, and infrastructure challenges. If you're talented, creative and ...

City of Durham, NC

Principal Engineer

Durham, NC · On-site +1

$85.65K - $132.77K/yr

... Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid Job Number: 25-05660 Department: Planning & Development Opening ... land-use, community planning, and infrastructure challenges. If you're talented, creative and ...

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As of May 28, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote land development in Raleigh, NC is $96,147.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $82,100.00 and $112,800.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as a Remote Land Development professional, you need expertise in land use planning, real estate principles, and environmental regulations, often supported by a degree in civil engineering, urban planning, or a related field. Familiarity with GIS software, CAD systems, and project management tools is typically required, along with relevant certifications like AICP or PE. Strong communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills help you collaborate with stakeholders and navigate regulatory processes. These capabilities are crucial for effectively planning, managing, and executing land development projects while ensuring compliance and stakeholder satisfaction.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals in remote land development, and how can they be addressed?

Professionals in remote land development often face challenges such as coordinating with team members and stakeholders across different locations, managing site assessments without frequent on-site visits, and navigating varying local regulations. These can be addressed by leveraging digital collaboration tools, utilizing GIS and remote sensing technologies for site analysis, and maintaining clear communication channels with local partners. Proactive planning and staying updated on regional compliance requirements are also key to overcoming these hurdles.

What is remote land development?

Remote land development refers to the process of planning, managing, and executing land development projects from a distance, often utilizing digital tools and communication platforms. This can include tasks such as site analysis, permitting, infrastructure planning, and coordination with stakeholders, all performed without being physically present on the property. Remote land developers often collaborate with local contractors and use technologies like GIS mapping, drones, and virtual meetings to oversee projects effectively. This approach has become more popular with advances in digital technology, making it possible to manage projects efficiently from anywhere.
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Engineering Specialist, Senior

City of Durham, NC

Durham, NC • On-site, Remote

$63.24K - $98.10K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 23 days ago

Job description

Salary : $63,242.00 - $98,103.00 Annually
Location : 101 City Hall Plaza, Durham, NC
Job Type: Full time with benefits
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 26-05924
Department: Planning & Development
Opening Date: 05/05/2026
Closing Date: 6/1/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Position Description
Work. Serve. Thrive. With the City of Durham
Advance in your career while making a real difference in the community you serve.
Hiring Range: $63,242.00 - $98,103.00
Hours: 8:00am -5:00pm
A flexible work environment, top-notch management, highly qualified, competent staff and opportunities for career advancement and professional success make the Planning & Development Department a great place to work. We help plan and direct Durham's growth to support a high quality of life, a robust economy, and a sustainable, equitable, and accessible Durham for generations to come. We work collaboratively with other agencies and the community in a fast- paced, innovative environment looking for solutions to today's land-use, community planning, and infrastructure challenges. If you're talented, creative and focused on serving the community, join our team!
Devoted to providing engineering support for a variety of public works, utilities, storm water, and transportation facilities/projects as well as review of public and private development projects. Provide specialized and technical activities in support of an engineering function. Decision-making includes how and when tasks are carried out within an operational process and is limited by the selection of the process and establishment of deadlines and outcomes. Work involves specialized administrative and technical assistance in utility account management, contract administration, project management, design and permitting.
Responsible for producing and ensuring accuracy of databases, entering and updating data, producing reports and correspondence, calculating fees, interpreting policies and procedures, and providing customer service.
Duties/Responsibilities
  • Processes, reviews, updates, and/or maintains applications, files, records, reports, plans, maps, contracts, agreements, certificates, logs, and other documentation; prepares reports, work orders, and correspondence; reviews and issues permits; work involves compiling, reviewing, verifying, and/or reconciling information to facilitate departmental operations; making technical and regulatory-related recommendations; and documenting project, program, and other departmental operations.
  • Processes development and project-related applications; processes assigned permits and certificates; maintains databases; prepares reports; performs billing duties; collects and allocates fees to appropriate accounts; processes invoices and generates payment requests; and reviews, verifies, and analyzes information to make recommendations and ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable regulations, policies, and procedures.
  • Provides customer service; coordinates with a variety of internal and external staff, departments, and agencies; and attends meetings, to provide professional and technical information; process and evaluate requests; review technical documentation; ensure compliance with design and project requirements, and applicable regulations, policies, and procedures; and facilitate related departmental operations.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience
  • Associate's degree in engineering or a directly related field,
  • Three years of paraprofessional engineering support experience in the area of assignment.
  • Some assignments may require a valid North Carolina Class C Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record acquired within a time frame established by the City.

Additional Preferred Skills
  • Advanced knowledge of Access databases, ArcGIS, and Excel spreadsheets is preferred.
  • Experience evaluating land development applications and plans.
  • Experience using a pdf software to evaluate land development applicants and plans.
  • Experience in municipal land development processes.
  • Experience with water, sewer, storm drainage, and/or street infrastructure.

Benefits - General Full-Time Employees
  • 12-13 paid holidays per year
  • 13 standard work days of vacation per year
  • 13 standard work days of sick leave per year, which accumulates indefinitely; sick leave may be used toward early retirement
  • 2 weeks paid military leave per year
  • Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental life insurance plans
  • State and City retirement plans
  • Short and long term disability plans
  • Paid temporary disability leave for specified conditions
  • City contribution of 13.6% into the N.C. State Retirement System
  • Paid funeral leave
  • Employee Assistance Program - personal and family counseling
  • Paid life insurance equal to annual salary
  • 48 hours for volunteer work each year*
  • 4 hours parental leave each year
  • Workman's Compensation Insurance
  • 457 Deferred Compensation Plans
Benefits - Part-Time (1,000 hours or more per year)
  • 401(k) retirement plan (5.0% of salary)
  • State retirement plan
Benefits Part-Time (Average 30 hours per week over 12 month period)
  • 401(k) retirement plan (5.0% of salary)
  • State retirement plan effective first day of the month following date of hire
  • Health insurance effective first day of the month following date of hire
  • Dental and life insurance, after one year of service
  • Pro-rated vacation, pro-rated sick, pro-rated floating holiday, parttime holiday pay (based on scheduled hours for that day) after one year of service

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Where did you first hear about this opportunity?
  • City of Durham Website
  • Walk in
  • Job fair
  • Employee referral
  • Professional organization ***Please list the organization in "other" box below***
  • Internet posting ***Please list the specific web site in the "other" box below***
  • Craig's List
  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn
  • GlassDoor
  • governmentjobs.com
  • Monster.com
  • Indeed.com
  • Employment Security Commission
  • Magazine/Newspaper
  • Other

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If you listed "other" above please give specific web site, organization, or publication.
03
Please select your highest level of COMPLETED education.
  • Less than a High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED, HiSET, TASC)
  • High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED, HiSET, TASC)
  • Associates Degree
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree
  • Doctoral Degree (PhD, Juris Doctorate)

04
How many years of paraprofessional engineering support experience do you have in the area of assignment?
  • No related experience
  • Less than 1 year of related experience
  • 1 year but less than 3 years of related experience
  • 3 years but less than 5 years of related experience
  • 5 or more years of related experience

05
Do you have a valid, unrestricted, North Carolina driver's license? (If you have a valid license from a State other than North Carolina, you must be willing and able to obtain a valid, unrestricted NC driver's license within 60 days of hire).
  • I have a valid, unrestricted NC driver's license.
  • I have a valid license from another State and I am willing to obtain a valid, unrestricted NC driver's license within 60 days.
  • I do not have a valid, unrestricted driver's license.

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How many years of experience do you have evaluating land development applications and plans?
  • No related experience
  • Less than 1 year of related experience
  • 1 year but less than 2 years
  • 2 years but less than 5 years
  • 5 or more years

07
How many years of experience do you have in municipal land development processes?
  • No related experience
  • Less than 1 year of related experience
  • 1 year but less than 2 years
  • 2 years but less than 5 years
  • 5 or more years

08
How many years of experience do you have using a pdf software to evaluate land development applicants and plans?
  • No related experience
  • Less than 1 year of related experience
  • 1 year but less than 2 years
  • 2 years but less than 5 years
  • 5 or more years

09
How many years of experience do you have with water, sewer, storm drainage, and/or street infrastructure?
  • No related experience
  • Less than 1 year of related experience
  • 1 year but less than 2 years of related experience
  • 2 years but less than 5 years of related experience
  • 5 or more years of related experience

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