Contract Time Engineer

NCDOT; North Carolina; On-site; USD 70,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Transportation seeks an Engineer III (NS) in Wake County to join the Contract Standards and Development Unit. This full-time role analyzes contract time for highway projects, reviews plans, and collaborates with multiple teams to produce time estimates that meet approved guidelines and industry standards.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s in engineering and four years of related experience; professional engineer registration is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited institution.
• Four years of progressively responsible experience.
• May require registration as a professional engineer in NC.
• Education/Experience equivalency may apply.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and determine contract time allotted for highway projects.
• Review multiple projects and coordinate with other units.
• Prepare contract time recommendations for concurrence by other units.
• Ensure designs and contracting meet specifications and standards.

Skills

Civil engineering knowledge

Schedule management

Reading construction plans

Project time analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

## Contract Time EngineerApply: Wake County, NC: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: October 28, 2026 (13 days left to apply): JR-126318**Agency**Dept of Transportation**Division**State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys**Job Classification Title**Engineer III (NS)**Position Number**60027487**Grade**NC20**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**The Contract Standards and Development Unit’s mission is to ensure that highway construction projects are designed and contracted in a manner that they satisfy the Department of Transportation’s 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 project’s 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 $70,478 - $123,336\\ **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. Bachelor's 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 Governor’s** **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.