Development Staff Engineer

Agency

Dept of Transportation

Division

Transit

Job Classification Title

Engineer I (NS)

Position Number

60025076

Grade

NC16

About Us

It’s 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.

The N.C. Department of Transportation (NCDOT) Division of Aviation, a recognized leader in air mobility innovation, promotes the economic well-being of North Carolina by developing a safe and robust air transportation system. As the state’s aviation authority, the division manages state and federal airport infrastructure development grant projects, in collaboration with local government owners of the state’s 72 public airports, the integration of advanced air mobility and unmanned aircraft systems for business and government use, airport professional development, aviation workforce development and flight services for state agencies.

Position Summary:

The airport development engineer serves on the division’s Airport Development team, which manages state and federal grant-funded programs and provides planning, engineering and training assistance for airport staff who develop and maintain infrastructure at the state’s 72 public use airports. This entry-level engineering position provides a talent pipeline to the highly specialized work of airport development. The position will develop and update guidance, manage databases that inform airport development fees and costs, research best practices, coordinate and attend airport meetings, draft agendas, and track project submittals for APMs.

Position Details:

The position tracks new state and federal requirements for airport infrastructure development across multiple grant funds. The position also develops and updates guidance for airports on changes that affect airport development. The position works with the compliance officer to ensure airport project engineers are aware of changes in compliance that affect the airport projects they manage.

The role utilizes databases to support airport project engineers with project reviews and fee estimates. The position maintains two custom databases that allow the division to objectively determine:

•Whether fees proposed by airport consultants are reasonable (a regulatory requirement).
•Whether construction costs proposed for airport projects are fair and reasonable (to promote better stewardship of tax dollars).
The position supports project engineers in tracking airport development project submittals and returns. It also prepares airport planning meeting data and documentation, and coordinates with airport project engineers to schedule and attend stakeholder meetings.
The position participates in and contributes to Division planning, implementation, and reporting activities, which focus on advancing the agency’s vision and mission. The position supports Division initiatives, such as:
•Contributing to and reviewing airport development details used in the division reports and presentations.
•Representing the division at career fairs to build the state’s aviation talent pool.
•Educating new Transportation Engineering Associates and Aviation interns about the opportunities available for engineers in the field of air transportation.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Grade and Salary Range: NC16  $57,983 – $101,470

Management prefers applicants with the following:

• Knowledge and understanding of concepts, practices and theories used in the practices of civil engineering, ideally as they apply to aviation and/or transportation, and the ability to use them in practice.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and execute projects, set and follow timelines, and engage internal and external participants as required to successfully complete the project, under the guidance of a higher-level engineer or manager.
• Demonstrated ability to review data for completeness and compliance with engineering principles, standards, and scopes of work; ability to make recommendations to higher level engineers or managers on project concerns/issues.
• Demonstrated ability to write clear, concise and organized documents and reports addressing basic engineering concepts and facts, and present technical information, guidelines and standards to seek compliance and/or approval.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently to complete tasks, work collaboratively with team members, and interact effectively with internal and external stakeholders in meetings, events and training situations.

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.

Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field of engineering from an appropriately accredited institution; 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:

Adrianna N Blackmer

Email:

DOT-WorkdayJobRecruitment@ncdot.gov