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Engineering Manager II Cumberland County Project Development Unit


Job Location:

Harnett County, NC - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 89596 - 201593
Posted: 21 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 27 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Agency

Dept of Transportation

Division

State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

Job Classification Title

Engineering Manager II (NS)

Position Number

Grade

NC25

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

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.

This position is located in the Cumberland County Project Development Unit. Position will serve as the Division 6 Project Development Engineer. Responsibilities include management and supervision of Division wide units including Project Management Design Engineering Unit Planning Engineer Bridge Program Environmental and Contract Engineer. Position will perform advanced engineering calculations provide engineering technical assistance assist in the development and implementation of various Division programs. Selected candidate will respond to inquiries from the public DOT management news media etc. regarding DOT policies and procedures division projects plans and proposed work.

The selected applicant for this position must promote safe work environment. This position requires the ability to maintain multiple projects and complete difficult assignments within specified time requirements. Communicate establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers business associates and the general public. Direct the work of other engineers apply engineering principles to difficult or complex engineering problems and make sound recommendations and decisions. Employee must be able to manage and direct annual budget for the reporting units. Selected applicant will be expected to legally operate a motor vehicle. Registration as a professional Engineer by the NC Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors preferred.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Grade and Salary Range: NC25 $89596 - $201593

Management prefers applicants with the following:

  • Knowledge and understanding of engineering concepts practices and theories used in project development and experience planning developing designing scheduling tracking and completing projects independently or with minimal supervision.
  • Experience interpreting and communicating verbally and in writing details of plans project documents policies and procedures to convey information to consultants department personnel and others.
  • Experience making recommendations and decisions for simple or complex project development based on reviewing plans for completeness compliance with engineering principles standards and design needs.
  • Experience supervising motivating counseling and training other engineers and technicians.
  • Experience leading and maintaining positive working relationships with environmental agencies public officials consultants contractors and staff in order to find acceptable solutions to infrastructure project problems.

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 engineering from an appropriately accredited institution and a minimum of seven years progressive engineering experience including four years of supervisory experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Necessary Special Qualifications:

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:

Marjorie Smith Davis

Email:


Required Experience:

Manager