Engineer II - Senior Assistant Division Design Engineer
Agency
Dept of TransportationDivision
State Hwy Administrator - Div of HwysJob Classification Title
Engineer II (NS)Position Number
60019483Grade
NC18About 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.ANTICIPATED VACANCY 8/1/2026
This posting is for an Engineer II position in the Division 5 Project Development unit. The position will serve as the Senior Assistant to the DDC Engineer in the production of roadway design plans and estimates, creating construction documents, design and review erosion control, hydraulics, pavement marking and roadway plans from inception through final construction in accordance with NCDOT policy manuals, standards and specifications. This position requires the ability to review and critique work completed by internal team members or Private Engineering Firms (PEFs) as part of roadway project development. Duties include the effective use of engineering software, including but not limited to MicroStation, GEOPAK, and OpenRoads Designer. This position will manage and coordinate all aspects of project development including planning and design while aiming to keep projects within scope, schedule, and budget. Additional responsibilities include developing and reviewing estimates for roadway projects – including construction and Right-of-Way (ROW) costs – based on recent NCDOT bid pricing. The engineer must be capable of setting and maintaining project schedules, as well as identifying and addressing changes as they arise. The engineer will provide training to team members in design methods, software applications, cost estimating, and other related duties.
Additional Expectations:
Selected applicant will be expected to legally operate a motor vehicle. Safety toe shoes are required.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies:
Salary Grade and Salary Range: NC18 / $63,927 - $111,871
Management prefers applicants with the following:
- Experience in the oversite of subordinate Engineers and Technicians
- Experience in the use of professional engineering principles and practices to troubleshoot and solve roadway design challenges
- Demonstrated ability to prepare and review moderately complex engineering and technical plans and/or data for completeness, compatibility, compliance with engineering principles, standards, codes and design needs.
- Experience with 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 in the use of software such as Microsoft Office/ Outlook, CADD (ORD), SharePoint, and use of GIS software.
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 and three (3) 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:
Anita Lynn DillonEmail:
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in an applicable field of engineering
- Three years of progressively responsible engineering experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
- May require registration as a Professional Engineer by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors
- Proficiency with MicroStation
- Proficiency with GEOPAK
- Proficiency with OpenRoads Designer / CADD (ORD)
- Ability to create roadway design plans, estimates, and construction documents (including erosion control, hydraulics, pavement marking)
- Ability to review and critique work completed by internal team members and Private Engineering Firms
- Ability to develop and review construction and Right-of-Way cost estimates based on recent bid pricing
- Ability to set and maintain project schedules and manage projects to scope, schedule, and budget
- Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle
- Safety toe shoes (required for site work)
- Experience with Microsoft Office/Outlook
- Experience with SharePoint
- Experience with GIS software
- Experience overseeing subordinate Engineers and Technicians
- Demonstrated ability to prepare and review moderately complex engineering and technical plans and data
- Experience interpreting and communicating plan details, policies, and procedures verbally and in writing
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