Engineer III

NCDOT; North Carolina; On-site; USD 70,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) is seeking an Engineer III to join the Roadway Design Unit in Wake County. You will serve as a senior design engineer, developing roadway design plans and estimates with CADD tools, and ensuring compliance with standards throughout project delivery.

You will lead design activities, review partner designs, and guide less experienced engineers, while coordinating with internal divisions to meet project schedules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited institution with four years of progressively responsible experience.
• Professional licensure as a professional engineer may be required by the NC Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors.
• Experience applying roadway design principles, standards, and project development in practice.

Responsibilities

• 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 project delivery.
• Assist the team lead with scope of work and negotiate workday estimates for engineering contracts.
• Perform QA/QC of roadway designs to ensure conformance with NCDOT standards.
• Participate in status meetings and provide guidance on designs produced by external firms.
• Direct the work of Engineer I and II and provide training to junior staff.

Skills

Civil engineering principles

CADD software

MicroStation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Geopak

OpenRoads Designer

ORD

Job description

Engineer III# State of North Carolina Careers## Engineer IIIApply: Wake County, NC: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: October 30, 2026 (14 days left to apply): JR-126442**Agency**Dept of Transportation**Division**State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys**Job Classification Title**Engineer III (NS)**Position Number**60029345**Grade**NC20**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.