Division Utility Coordinator

State of North Carolina; North Carolina; On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of North Carolina is seeking an Engineering Technician III for the Division 9 Utilities Unit. This role involves managing utility relocations, overseeing project schedules, and collaborating with various departments to ensure highway integrity and safety. The ideal candidate will have strong project management skills and relevant technical experience.

Benefits

State Benefits

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• 3 years of progressive technician experience or equivalent education.
• Experience in reading and interpreting highway and utility construction plans.

Responsibilities

• Manage utility relocations and adjustments along NCDOT highways.
• Supervise and train DOT/CEI inspectors within the Division Utilities Unit.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Negotiation

Planning

Coordination

Education

Associate’s degree in Civil Engineering Technology

Survey Technology

related discipline

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Access

SAP

CADD

Microstation

GEOPAK

Job description

Job Posting: Engineering Technician III - Division 9 Utilities Unit

This position with NCDOT offers full State Benefits, competitive salaries, and many career development opportunities.

This posting is for an Engineering Technician III in the Division 9 Utilities Unit. The successful candidate will serve as the Division Utility Coordinator, responsible for facilitating and managing utility relocations, adjustments, removals, and additions along NCDOT highways and Right of Way. The role aims to maintain the integrity, mobility, and safety of the highway system for users.

The individual will manage projects and engineering resources supporting design activities and project schedules for NCDOT Division Managed Projects. They will make critical recommendations, represent the Division Utility Engineer and Senior Utility Coordinator, and collaborate with internal and external departments to ensure project delivery schedules are met. Additionally, the role involves reviewing utility analysis and routing reports, utility relocation plans, project estimates, and cost responsibilities.

The position includes supervising and providing technical training to approximately 5-8 DOT/CEI inspectors within the Division Utilities Unit, supporting the Division Managed Project Program.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Applicants must demonstrate experience in:

• Reading and interpreting highway and utility construction plans
• Communicating and negotiating with public agencies, contractors, and utility companies
• Project management, scheduling, and coordination
• Planning and coordinating utility relocations
• Managing projects independently or with limited supervision

Additional Expectations

The candidate should have basic computer skills (MS Word, Excel, Access, SAP), knowledge of CADD (Microstation, GEOPAK), and familiarity with NCDOT policies regarding utility accommodations for water and sewer design. Ability to interpret and explain utility/construction plans, contract provisions, and inspection documents to various stakeholders.

Note: Some state job postings allow qualification through an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” For details, visit oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide.

Minimum qualifications include an Associate’s degree in Civil Engineering Technology, Survey Technology, or a related discipline from an accredited institution, plus three years of progressive technician experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Contact: Amarah Davis, 336-747-7800

Applicants must meet all minimum and knowledge, skills, and abilities requirements, and ensure their application reflects all relevant education and work experience. Incomplete applications or those with vague references like “See Resume” will not be accepted. Only the most recent application submitted before the posting deadline will be considered.