Engineer II - Design Engineer

NCDOT; Northern (KY); On-site; USD 64,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

The NC Department of Transportation is seeking an Engineer II (NS) to serve as a Design Engineer for Division 8 Project Development in the Carthage office. You will lead roadway design plans using OpenRoads Designer (ORD), create construction documents, and prepare project estimates.

You will also develop horizontal and vertical alignments, review PMS data and GIS inputs, and publish the 36-month letting schedule for resurfacing and pavement projects, coordinating with Residents' Offices to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited institution with three years of progressively responsible experience or equivalent.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer is preferred by the NC Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors.

Responsibilities

• Develop roadway contract plans and documents using CAD through OpenRoads Designer (ORD).
• Develop horizontal and vertical alignments and cross-sections.
• Review PMS data, GIS data and other inputs to support project development.
• Publish the 36‑month letting schedule for resurfacing and pavement projects.
• Enter contracts into HMIP database and coordinate with Residents' Offices to address contracting issues.

Skills

Roadway design

Construction documentation

Estimating

Civil design principles

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Professional Engineer licensure preferred

Tools

OpenRoads Designer (ORD)

MicroStation

Geopak

Job description

## Engineer II - Design EngineerApplylocations: Moore County, NCtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: August 25, 2026 (10 days left to apply)job requisition id: JR-121966**Agency**Dept of Transportation**Division**State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys**Job Classification Title**Engineer II (NS)**Position Number**60020284**Grade**NC18**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 II position that will serve as a Design Engineer for Division 8 Project Development – Division Design/Construct Unit located in the Carthage Division Office. The Design Engineer II will lead in the production of roadway design plans utilizing Open Road Designer (ORD), creating construction documents, and creating estimates. The Design Engineer will also design and review erosion control, hydraulics, pavement marking and roadway plans from inception through final construction in accordance with NCDOT policy manuals, standards and specifications. The Design Engineer II will also assist with the development and delivery of the Highway Maintenance Improvement Program (HMIP) and Roadway Maintenance Improvement Program (RMIP) by providing support and supervision of those projects through reviewing estimates and packages needed for contract work to ensure effective program delivery as directed by the Division Design/Construct Engineer. Primary Duties will be the development of roadway contract plans and documents using CAD Design through Open Roads Designer (ORD). Duties also include experience in developing horizontal and vertical alignments and cross-sections. Provide support in road and treatment selection utilizing field reviews and PMS data through the Go!NC platform for concrete and asphalt pavements to help develop priorities for the Highway Maintenance Improvement Program and the Road Maintenance Improvement Program. Utilizing field assessments, aerial photograph, GIS data, PMS data, MicroStation, OpenRoads and NC Resurfacing Estimate Program to prepare and/or review resurfacing and asphalt surface treatment plans, quantities, and estimates. Publish monthly the 36-month letting schedule for resurfacing and pavement preservation projects. Enter contracts into HMIP database. Coordinate monthly with the Residents' Offices to update roads treated in the HMIP. Work with Resident Engineers' offices to identify current contracting issues and adjust future contracts to maximize future Pavement Condition Scores. Perform related duties as required by Division Management. Selected applicant will be expected to legally operate a motor vehicle. Registration as a Professional Engineer by the NC Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors preferred.**Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences**## Salary Grade and Salary Range: NC18 $63,927 - $111,871## ## **Management prefers applicants with the following:*** ## Experience in the oversite of subordinate Engineers and Technicians* ## Experience in the use of professional engineering principles and practices to troubleshoot and solve roadway design challenges* ## Experience and knowledge of the GIS system* ## Working knowledge and skill in the use of computer equipment, software such as MicroStation, Geopak, and OpenRoads, and mathematical functions* ## Customer service experience related to resolving problems that involve explaining engineering concepts to various customer groups**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 three (3) years of progressively responsible experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.Necessary Special Qualification 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.**