Engineer I

NCDOT; North Carolina; On-site; USD 58,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

NCDOT in Pitt County seeks an Engineer I (NS) to serve as Assistant Utility Engineer in Division 2, Greenville. You will help administer utility relocations, review UBO/UC plans, and coordinate with ROW, project development, design firms, and CEI for constructable designs.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering, potential PE, strong communication, and SAP-based invoicing familiarity; salary is NC16 with a broad range and state benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an applicable field of engineering or equivalent experience.
• Professional engineer registration may be required by the NC Board.
• Strong written and verbal communication and coordination abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with administration of utility relocations and review UBO/UC plans.
• Coordinate with Right of Way, Project Development, design firms, CEI, and utilities.

Skills

Transportation engineering

Civil engineering

Project planning

Teamwork

Office software

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

SAP

Office software

Job description

## Engineer IApply: Pitt County, NC: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: October 29, 2026 (13 days left to apply): JR-126363**Agency**Dept of Transportation**Division**State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys**Job Classification Title**Engineer I (NS)**Position Number**60016940**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 posting is for an Engineer I that will serve as the Assistant Division Utility Engineer in Division 2. This position will be located in the Greenville Project Development office. This position will assist with the administration of utility relocations for major and minor transportation projects. This position will maintain close coordination with various Department units such as Right of Way and Project Development, design firms, and stakeholders to ensure all proposed Utility By Others (UBO) and Utility Construction (UC) plans are of sufficient design to ensure constructability and quality standards are met, and all utility relocation timeframes are consistent and feasible within the terms set forth in the contract. The Assistant Utility Engineer will be responsible for reviewing the Project Delivery Network (PDN) and ensuring all design firms for UBO and UC design have been properly scoped to completion. This position will also be responsible for reviewing and approving/rejecting supplementals or additional tasks related to UC and UBO design. The position will assist with supervising and managing NCDOT and CEI employees as well as preparing and evaluating their performance. The Assistant Utility Engineer will assist project managers by providing insight into relocation time frames, easement requirements, assessing and mitigating project utility risks, and provide a UC and UBO preliminary estimate for budgeting purposes. This position will also be required to review and evaluate field collected data to prepare utility construction designs, plan sheets, and finalize special provisions to include in future projects such as the design of electric, telecommunications, gas lines, water, and sewer design. Duties of this position will include facilitating and/or UBO and UC plans and necessary agreements/permits with private and public utilities such as Utility Agreements, U and O Agreements, URA Agreements and encroachments. The Assistant Utility Engineer will use engineering principles and NCDOT policies and procedures to address issues as they arise during utility relocations. The Assistant Utility Engineer will facilitate the execution agreements into SAP to facilitate payment of monthly invoices for utility agreements. The duties also include assisting with the administration of the Division 2 tree clearing contract, implementing erosion control policies and procedures, and keeping records necessary for preparation of monthly estimates and utility design decisions. In addition to working on Division 2 managed projects, this position will also be working with the central design units and the central utility unit as needed to coordinate utility design and relocations for Central LET projects. This position will work closely with contractors, utility companies, design firms, government agencies, and the public. Written and oral communication and coordination will be daily requirements for this position. This position will also be required to attend public meetings and communicate with news media as needed. The selected candidate will be expected to legally operate a motor vehicle.**Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences**Salary Grade and Salary Range: NC16 / $57,983 - $101,470 **Management prefers applicants with the following:*** Working knowledge of transportation engineering and civil engineering principles and practices* Experience planning, developing, scheduling, tracking, and completing projects independently or with limited supervision* Working knowledge of NCDOT’s programs, policies and standard procedures* Working knowledge of computers and business/office software* Experience working in a team environment to complete assignments **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. **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.**