Engineer I

NCDOT; United States; On-site; USD 58,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

NC Department of Transportation in Guilford County is seeking an Engineer I (NS) to begin professional engineering work and support project design and data analysis. The position involves coordination with in-house teams and external private engineering firms, and serving as a primary contact with property owners during development.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in engineering; Professional Engineer licensure may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an applicable field of engineering from an accredited institution.
• Engineering licensure as a Professional Engineer may be required.
• Equivalent education/experience acceptable per policy.

Responsibilities

• Perform beginning level engineering work on transportation projects.
• Assist higher-level engineers on major or complex projects.
• Assess survey data for project design with minimal supervision.
• Support design through review and development of project data.
• Coordinate projects with in-house and Private Engineering Firms' field forces.
• Serve as primary contact to property owners during development.

Skills

Boundary surveying

Geodetic surveying

GNSS surveying

Survey data analysis

CAD review

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

PE licensure (preferred)

Tools

CAD software

GNSS processing software

Job description

## Engineer IApply: Guilford County, NC: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: September 30, 2026 (19 days left to apply): JR-123810**Agency**Dept of Transportation**Division**State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys**Job Classification Title**Engineer I (NS)**Position Number**60025282**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. The primary purpose of the Location & Surveys Unit is to provide Statewide engineering and geomatics analysis in the development of transportation facilities and acquisition of property in accordance with the best professional engineering and surveying practices consistent with all laws and regulations governing the State Highway System. In this position you will: •perform beginning level engineering work in the independent application of professional techniques and standards to moderately difficult transportation, design, or analysis of engineering projects, •assist higher-level engineers on major or complex projects. •address the functionality and applicability of survey data for project design with minimum supervision. •support higher-level engineers in functional areas such as project design through the review and development of project data. •provide engineering coordination of projects with both in-house and Private Engineering Firms’ (PEF) field forces for in-house projects. •serve as primary contact to property owners during project development. Must be able to legally operate a motor vehicle.**Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences**Salary Grade and Salary Range: NC16 $57,983 to $101,470**Management prefers applicants with the following:*** Experience utilizing surveying principles as they apply to boundary, geodetic, and route surveying.* Experience scheduling survey crews and estimating and scoping man-hours for survey work.* Experience with GNSS survey procedures and processing.* Experience with co-ordinate systems and datums as used in surveying.* Experience reviewing the work of others in CADD.**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 RequirementsMay 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.**Recruiter:**Dana Clifton**Email:**[e-mail]