Engineer III - Division 13 - Project Development

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

Job summary

North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) seeks a Project Engineer in Asheville to support Division staff, coordinating project development and ensuring on-time delivery. The role involves guiding engineering design, budget management, and regulatory compliance across multiple projects.

The candidate will interact with municipalities, private firms, and public agencies, providing technical guidance and preparing status reports for leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering and four years of related experience.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience accepted.
• May require professional engineer registration in NC.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Project Engineer in Asheville and assist Division staff by providing engineering support to manage and coordinate project development efforts.
• Track all aspects of each project from conception to completion including feasibility, planning, public involvement, design, right-of-way, environmental issues, budget and letting to ensure timely delivery.
• Manage third-party agreements with municipalities and developers.
• Communicate verbally and in writing with public officials, consultants, environmental agencies, public and Department staff.
• Provide engineering and design guidance to Department staff and private firms, serving as liaison between firms and the Division.
• Provide status reports on projects and funding sources to Division Project Development Engineer and Division Engineer regularly.
• Legally operate a motor vehicle; travel between locations or sites may be required.
• Duties may include attending meetings or training sessions.

Skills

Project coordination

Engineering knowledge

Data analysis

Budget/funding familiarity

Public communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

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.

Responsibilities

• 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 / 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 Requirements

May require registration as a professional engineer by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors.

Second-Chance Employment

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.

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.