Engineer III - Division 13 - Project Development

NCDOT; Asheville, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

None

Job summary

North Carolina Department of Transportation in Asheville, NC seeks an Engineer III to support project development, coordinating from conception to completion, and liaising with public officials and consultants. The role involves providing engineering guidance, tracking budgets, and managing third‑party agreements and environmental considerations.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in engineering, 4+ years of experience, and may require PE licensure; travel and vehicle use are expected for site

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering and 4 years of related experience.
• PE registration may be required by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors.
• Experience with private engineering firms for review and approval of design plans.
• Ability to plan, develop, schedule, track and complete projects with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate project development efforts from conception to completion.
• Communicate with public officials, consultants, environmental agencies and staff.
• Provide engineering and design guidance to private firms and division staff.
• Track project status and funding sources for reporting to division leadership.

Skills

Project coordination

Data analysis

Stakeholder communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

## Engineer III - Division 13 - Project DevelopmentApply: Buncombe County, NC: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: September 30, 2026 (13 days left to apply): JR-124092**Agency**Dept of Transportation**Division**State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys**Job Classification Title**Engineer III (NS)**Position Number**60025727**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. This position will serve as a Project Engineer in Asheville and assist Division staff by providing engineering support needed to effectively manage and coordinate project development efforts of the Department, engineering firms and support staff. This position will track all aspects of each assigned project from conception to completion including project feasibility, planning, public involvement, project design, right-of-way acquisition, environmental issues, budget and project letting to ensure timely delivery and development of projects and programs. This position will all third-party agreements with municipalities and developers. This position will communicate verbally and in writing with public officials, consultants, environmental agencies, public and Department staff. This position provides engineering and design guidance to Department staff and private engineering firms serving as a liaison between the firms and the Division. This position will provide status reports on projects and funding sources to the Division Project Development Engineer and the Division Engineer on a regular basis. This position requires a valid driver’s license due to required occasional/often business-related travel and the need to operate a company or personal vehicle while conducting technician duties. Responsibilities may include duties such as traveling between company locations or work sites, attending meetings or training sessions, or visiting projects to inspect contractor’s work. The selected candidate will be required to legally operate a motor vehicle.**Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences****Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies**:Salary Grade and Salary Range: NC20 - $70,478.00 - $123,336.00**Management prefers applicants with the following:*** Experience working with private engineering firms for review and approval of design plans.* Knowledge of NCDOT programming, planning, scheduling, and funding procedures.* Experience making recommendations and decisions for simple or complex projects.* Experience planning, developing, scheduling, tracking, and completing projects independently or with limited supervision.* Experience assimilating large amounts of data to properly plan, prioritize, track, and monitor progress on various projects and programs within the NCDOT. **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. **Minimum Education and Experience of Requirement:**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 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.**