Engineer I

Department of Transportation; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 58,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Transportation in Greensboro, NC seeks an Engineer I (S) to support the Division 7 Project Development Unit. You will assist in preconstruction activities, cost projections, and budget monitoring while coordinating project schedules and contract documents for bids.

Responsibilities include coordinating with managers, consultants, and engineers to keep projects on time and within budget, ensuring compliance and smooth communication with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field of engineering from an accredited institution.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may qualify.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Managers in day‑to‑day activities for a portfolio of projects.
• Support cost projections, monitor budgets, and track expenditures.
• Help assemble and execute contract documents for bid preparation.
• Collaborate with internal/external stakeholders to ensure project success.
• Provide scheduling coordination and program support.

Skills

Engineering concepts

Project coordination

Budget management

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Agency Dept of Transportation Division State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys Job Classification Title Engineer I (S) Position Number 60023237 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.

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.

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. Selected candidate must be able to legally operate a motor vehicle.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

• 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.
• Strong skill in organizing resources, planning, scheduling, and coordinating work in order to maintain schedules.

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

Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field of engineering from an appropriately accredited institution; or an equivalent combination of 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.

Necessary Special Qualification

May require registration as a professional engineer by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors.

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.

All job postings close at 11:59pm the night before the End Date on the posting.