Project Engineer – Division 9 Project Development

Agency

Dept of Transportation

Division

State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

Job Classification Title

Engineer III (NS)

Position Number

Grade

NC20

About Us

Its the mission of the NC Department of Transportation to connect people products and places safely and efficiently with customer focus accountability and environmental sensitivity to enhance the economy and vitality of North Carolina. We encourage you to consider joining NCDOT where our work not only serves the citizens of North Carolina but has an impact on our world through all modes of transportation.

Description of Work

This is a repost all previous applicants must reapply to be considered.

This posting is for an Engineer III position located in Forsyth County in the Division 9 Project Development Office. This position will serve as a Project Engineer in the Project Development Unit and assist division staff by coordinating the planning and design of Division managed transportation projects. Work includes oversight and review of the preparation of contract documents engineering estimates specifications standard drawings and special construction details as well as developing and implementing measures to control project costs. This position will track all aspects of each assigned project from conception to completion including project feasibility planning public involvement project design right-of way acquisition environmental issues budget and project letting to ensure timely delivery of projects and programs. This position will provide engineering and design guidance to departmental engineering staff and private engineering firms serving as a liaison between these firms and the Division and provide status reports of projects and funding sources to the Division Project Development Engineer and the Division Engineer on a regular basis.

The successful applicant for this position must possess the ability to promote a safe work environment. Must be able to use engineering judgment while conducting engineering studies and preparing geometric designs. Ability to write contracts specifications special provisions and interpret policies procedures and regulations. The selected applicant must have experience in reading and interpreting roadway and bridge construction plans and highway engineering calculations. Work is subject to both inside and outside environmental conditions. Selected applicant will be expected to legally operate a motor vehicle. Safety toe shoes required. State of North Carolina registered Professional Engineers License preferred by management.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Grade and Salary Range: NC 20 / $67852 - $118741

Management prefers applicants with the following:

-Experience working with private engineering firms for review and approval of design plans

- Knowledge of NCDOT programming planning scheduling and funding procedures

- Experience making recommendations and decisions for simple or complex projects

- Experience planning developing scheduling tracking and completing projects independently or with limited supervision

- Experience assimilating large amounts of data to properly plan prioritize track progress and monitor various projects and programs within the NCDOT

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience. If that language appears below then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Bachelors degree in an applicable field of engineering from an appropriately accredited institution and four (4) years of progressively responsible experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Necessary Special Qualification May require registration as a professional engineer by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination harassment or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs observances and practices.

Recruiter:

Lindsey Blake Puryear

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