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Cumberland County, NC – County Engineer/Engineering Director
GovHRUSA, Fayetteville, North Carolina, United States, 28305
Cumberland County, NC (pop. 33,700)
seeks a skilled and experienced professional engineer to lead the Department. The Engineering Department manages Capital Improvement Projects involving the construction, replacement, or renovation of existing facilities, building systems and other types of infrastructure. The Director serves as the County Engineer.
Cumberland County is comprised of 9 municipalities, including Fayetteville (the county seat) and home to the largest military base in the U.S., Fort Bragg. Situated along the Cape Fear River, the county spans 652 miles of mixed urban and rural settings. Interstate 95 runs through Cumberland County and meets I‑40 just north of the county line, providing ready access to beaches to the east and mountains to the west.
Cumberland County operates under the Commission‑Manager form of government. The County Manager is the Executive Officer and executes all powers and duties assigned by the Board of Commissioners. There are also four Assistant County Managers. This position will report to one of the Assistant County Managers.
The county’s FY2026 budget is $624 million with approximately 2,600 full‑time equivalent positions. In addition to managing the Capital Improvement Program, the Engineering Department oversees billing, collections, and maintenance of several water and sewer districts, administers the floodplain management program, and provides technical engineering support to other departments.
The Department consists of a Director, an Assistant County Engineer, four Engineering Technician II positions, one Administrative Assistant, and one Public Utilities Technician.
Position Requirements
Graduation from an accredited four‑year college or university with a major/degree in civil engineering and six years’ experience and/or training that includes performing professional engineering, project management, and supervisory work, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
At least six years of progressively responsible administrative and supervisory work with engineering experience in a state or local government setting.
Registration as a Professional Engineer in North Carolina is required.
The expected hiring range is $156,000–$159,927 with a comprehensive benefits package including retiree health insurance after 10 years of service. Benefits summary: Cumberland County Benefits.
Interested candidates should apply immediately online with a cover letter, résumé and contact information for at least five professional references. This position will remain open until it is filled. For further information, contact MGT Senior Consultant Sarah McKee on 847‑380‑3240, ext. 120.
Cumberland County is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity and inclusion are critical to their success. They seek to recruit the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool and strongly encourage all qualified candidates to apply.
Application Deadline: Open until filled
Posted: 2025‑10‑28
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seeks a skilled and experienced professional engineer to lead the Department. The Engineering Department manages Capital Improvement Projects involving the construction, replacement, or renovation of existing facilities, building systems and other types of infrastructure. The Director serves as the County Engineer.
Cumberland County is comprised of 9 municipalities, including Fayetteville (the county seat) and home to the largest military base in the U.S., Fort Bragg. Situated along the Cape Fear River, the county spans 652 miles of mixed urban and rural settings. Interstate 95 runs through Cumberland County and meets I‑40 just north of the county line, providing ready access to beaches to the east and mountains to the west.
Cumberland County operates under the Commission‑Manager form of government. The County Manager is the Executive Officer and executes all powers and duties assigned by the Board of Commissioners. There are also four Assistant County Managers. This position will report to one of the Assistant County Managers.
The county’s FY2026 budget is $624 million with approximately 2,600 full‑time equivalent positions. In addition to managing the Capital Improvement Program, the Engineering Department oversees billing, collections, and maintenance of several water and sewer districts, administers the floodplain management program, and provides technical engineering support to other departments.
The Department consists of a Director, an Assistant County Engineer, four Engineering Technician II positions, one Administrative Assistant, and one Public Utilities Technician.
Position Requirements
Graduation from an accredited four‑year college or university with a major/degree in civil engineering and six years’ experience and/or training that includes performing professional engineering, project management, and supervisory work, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
At least six years of progressively responsible administrative and supervisory work with engineering experience in a state or local government setting.
Registration as a Professional Engineer in North Carolina is required.
The expected hiring range is $156,000–$159,927 with a comprehensive benefits package including retiree health insurance after 10 years of service. Benefits summary: Cumberland County Benefits.
Interested candidates should apply immediately online with a cover letter, résumé and contact information for at least five professional references. This position will remain open until it is filled. For further information, contact MGT Senior Consultant Sarah McKee on 847‑380‑3240, ext. 120.
Cumberland County is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity and inclusion are critical to their success. They seek to recruit the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool and strongly encourage all qualified candidates to apply.
Application Deadline: Open until filled
Posted: 2025‑10‑28
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