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Contract Time Engineer


Job Location:

Wake County, NC - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 70478 - 123336
Posted: 15 October 2026 (2 days ago)
Application Deadline: 12 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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

The Contract Standards and Development Units mission is to ensure that highway construction projects are designed and contracted in a manner that they satisfy the Department of Transportations needs in a safe economical and optimal manner. As a member of this Unit the responsibility of the Contract Time Engineer is to analyze and determine the time given a Contractor to complete construction on a project in accordance with Standard Specifications approved guidelines and professional and industry standards. This position is for a permanent employee who will serve as a part of a three-person team two permanent employees supported by one part-time employee who must review multiple projects simultaneously through gathering and evaluating any information that will impact a projects constructability while generating contract time recommendations for each project that require concurrence by other Units

Please note that all positions close at 12:00 AM on the posted closing date. You must apply by 11:59 PM prior to the posted closing date.

PE is preferred

Must be able to legally operate a motor vehicle.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Grade and Salary Range: NC20 $70478 - $123336


Management prefers applicants with the following:


Working knowledge in construction and civil engineering
Knowledge of NCDOT internal operations specifications standard drawings and construction procedures.
Demonstrated ability to read and interpret a variety of construction plans and understand how those plans interact with each other.
Demonstrated ability directing others in writing and preparing work which will stand the test of court action
Demonstrated ability to manage a schedule that may include simultaneous deadlines


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 Requirements


May require registration as a professional engineer by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors.


In accordance with the Governors Executive Order 303 our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice-involved. We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified.


It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application.

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:

Sharon Ashe

Email:


Required Experience:

IC


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