Engineer III

State of North Carolina; Birch (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

North Carolina Department of Transportation seeks an Engineer III for the Design Development and Support Group. You will develop roadway design plans and construction estimates, using CAD tools and current design principles, and provide technical guidance to internal teams and external partners.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering, 4+ years of related experience, and potential PE licensure.

Qualifications

• Experience applying civil engineering principles to roadway design plans and standards.
• Ability to review and approve complex roadway design plans and estimates.
• Proficiency with CAD platforms: Microstation, Geopak, ORD.

Responsibilities

• Serve as senior design engineer in the Design Development and Support Group.
• Develop roadway design plans and construction estimates throughout project delivery.
• Assist with scope of work and negotiate workday estimates for engineering contracts.
• Perform QA/QC of roadway designs to ensure compliance with standards.
• Provide technical guidance to internal and external stakeholders to ensure DOT policies are followed.
• Communicate with other design leads to progress roadway design plans.
• Mentor Engineer I & II to meet schedules and provide training.
• Must be able to legally operate a motor vehicle.

Skills

Civil engineering principles

CADD software

Technical guidance

Project estimates

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Professional Engineer license

Tools

Microstation

Geopak

OpenRoads Designer (ORD)

Job description

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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 Roadway Design Unit is comprised of a diverse team whose primary purposes are to produce and review roadway design plans, lighting and electrical plans, and provide technical expertise on these subjects to internal and external partners.

We are looking for an Engineer III who will serve on the Design Development and Support Group.

In this role you will:

• Serve as an advanced level and senior design engineer in the Design Development and Support Group.
• Use CADD software to develop roadway design plans and construction estimates throughout the project delivery process using current design principles and practices.
• Assist the team lead with creating the scope of work and develop and negotiate workday estimates for engineering contracts.
• Perform quality control and quality assurance of roadway designs to ensure conformance to NCDOT standards and specifications.
• Participate in Status Meetings, as a technical expert and provide guidance regarding the designs produced by Private Engineering Firms and internal and external stakeholders to ensure NCDOT Standards and Policies are followed.
• Communicate with other technical leads and Divisions, as needed, for internal design projects, to progress roadway design plans.
• Support the team lead by directing the work of Engineer I’s and Engineer II’s to ensure project schedules are met and provide training and development.
• Must be able to legally operate a motor vehicle.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Grade and Salary Range: NC20 $70,478 - $123,336

Management prefers applicants with the following:

• Experience utilizing current civil engineering principles and practices and ensuring compliance of roadway design plans and details with AASHTO guidance, Roadway Design Manual, and NCDOT Standard Drawings and Specifications.
• Experience making final decisions and recommendations, independently, for complex projects involving roadway design plans and construction estimates, in all stages of project development.
• Experience utilizing CADD design software platforms such as Microstation, Geopak, Corridor Modeling and OpenRoads Designer (ORD) in the development and review of roadway design plans.
• Experience communicating technical information effectively, orally and in writing, in a clear and concise manner to varied audiences.
• Experience directing the work and training of lower-level engineers.

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 four (4) 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.

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.