About the role
Agency
Dept of TransportationDivision
State Hwy Administrator - Div of HwysJob Classification Title
Engineer I (S)Position Number
60023237Grade
NC16About 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.This is a repost and all previous applicants must reapply to be considered.
This position is located in the Division 7 Project Development Unit in Guilford County. The Project Development Unit is responsible for all aspects of project development, coordination, design, review, and contract letting. This includes managing all preconstruction design activities for the Division 7 Managed Transportation Improvement Program, Spot Safety Program, Small Construction, Economic Development, High Hazard Elimination, and Local Administered Projects (LAP), in coordination with other units within the Highway Design Branch. This position will assist Project Managers in executing the day-to-day activities of an assigned portfolio of projects of varying complexity during the pre-construction phase, ensuring that project schedules, budgets, and defined objectives are met. The Position will support financial management efforts by facilitating project cost projections, monitoring project budgets to prevent overdrafts, processing funding requests, and tracking expenditures against projections. Additionally, this role involves supporting Project Engineers in managing consultant-related tasks, including scope development, man-hour estimation, contract negotiation, progress report validation, invoice approval, and consultant performance evaluation. The position will also assist in assembling, originating, and executing contract documents necessary to advance projects to bid. This position will also support the Division Contracts Engineer in assembling, originating and executing the contract documents necessary for a project to be let to bid. Under the guidance and supervision from Project Managers, Contracts Engineer, and Team Lead, this position will also execute day-to-day tasks on lower-complexity projects. Key responsibilities include project oversight, financial support, scheduling coordination, program support, and effective communication with internal and external stakeholders to ensure project success.
Additional Expectations:
Ability to understand and apply the basic engineering concepts, practices, and theories involved in the design/development/review/permitting, construction, maintenance, operations, or repair of, projects/sites and their potential environmental and safety impacts. The selected applicant will be expected to legally operate a motor vehicle.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
Salary Grade and Salary Range: NC 16, $57,983 - $101,470
Management prefers applicants with the following:
- Demonstrated ability to understand and interpret engineering concepts, practices, and theories related to transportation
- Demonstrated ability in maintaining effective working relationships with NCDOT staff, consultants, contractors, and public officials while managing conflicts and deadlines
- Demonstrated ability to perform engineering analysis and prepare technical reports
- Demonstrated ability to learn and utilize various applications associated with gathering of data and production of documents & technical reports
- Skill in organizing resources, planning, scheduling, and coordinating work in order to maintain schedules
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 Requirements:
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:
Karina J PlaistedEmail:
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