What does it take to be a City of Raleigh engineer: Time management, attention to detail, and strong verbal and written communication skills.
Another way to think about Cydney’s job: she gives the official “good to go” stamp of approval—making sure other contractors and engineers working on a project are following the rules. That “coming soon” custard stand? Cydney helps ensure it checks all the boxes for running water, sewer lines, and working grease traps. (No water = no business = no custard. Boo!) Because let’s face it—we all deserve a little sweet treat now and then.
Of course, Cydney doesn’t do all of this alone. She’s part of a team of 11 engineers and planners who keep Raleigh—and our merger towns—moving forward by reviewing and approving development plans.
Now that we’ve got you thinking… how about some advice for becoming an engineer?
“Have fun with it,” says Cydney Terry with a laugh. “Know that you can’t learn it in a day—so don’t try. Even now, four years in, I’m still learning new things.”
Cydney is just one of the hundreds of dedicated employees clocking in and out each day at Raleigh Water. With nine divisions and countless job titles under the Raleigh Water umbrella, everyone shares one mission: to keep the water flowing.
