Lead District Engineer — Highway Projects

State of North Carolina; North Carolina; On-site; USD 63,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of North Carolina's Department of Transportation seeks an Engineer II (NS) to oversee complex highway projects in Nash County, reporting to Division 4 District 2. The role coordinates reviews and acts as the primary contact for developers, engineers, and government entities.

Responsibilities include supervising secondary construction programs, handling encroachment reviews, and providing engineering support to field staff while ensuring DOT policy compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering and three years of progressively responsible experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) may be required by North Carolina Board of Examiners.

Responsibilities

• Oversee complex developments, encroachments, driveway permits, subdivisions and construction projects.
• Coordinate reviews and serve as the main contact for developers, engineers and government entities.
• Assist District Engineer with programs such as Secondary Construction and Adopt A Highway.
• Provide engineering support for Field Services Engineers.

Skills

Plan interpretation

Report writing

Stakeholder coordination

Supervision

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

Office software

Drafting software

Job description

The State of North Carolina's Department of Transportation seeks an Engineer II (NS) to oversee complex highway projects in Nash County, reporting to Division 4 District 2. The role coordinates reviews and acts as the primary contact for developers, engineers, and government entities.

Responsibilities include supervising secondary construction programs, handling encroachment reviews, and providing engineering support to field staff while ensuring DOT policy compliance.