Mecklenburg County Maintenance Engineer

nc; North Carolina; On-site; USD 71,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

NC Department of Transportation in Mecklenburg County seeks an Engineering Supervisor I (NS) to plan, organize, supervise, and direct highway maintenance operations. The role requires responding to inquiries, coordinating staff and contracts, and interpreting plans and policies.

It also involves emergency call-back duties and ensuring safe, effective maintenance activities. The position emphasizes leadership across multiple projects, contract administration, and public engagement to support DOT

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field of engineering.
• Two years of progressively responsible experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, coordinate, supervise and direct Highway Maintenance operations in Mecklenburg County.
• Respond to inquiries from the public, DOT management and media regarding policies and projects.
• Establish working relationships between the department and citizens; interpret plans and specifications; administer contracts.

Skills

Project management

Engineering problem solving

Meeting facilitation

Customer service

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Job description

Agency

Dept of Transportation

Division

State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

Job Classification Title

Engineering Supervisor I (NS)

Position Number

60021271

Grade

NC21

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

Position serves as a County Maintenance Engineer for Mecklenburg County. Responsibilities include planning, organizing, coordinating, supervising and directing various aspects of Highway Maintenance operations including DOT staff and purchase order contract construction. Respond to inquiries from the public, DOT Management, Media, etc., regarding DOT policies and procedures, division projects, plans and proposed work. Position has Emergency Call Back status and must be able to respond to Highway emergencies and work during inclement weather events. Considerable knowledge of the use and operation of all field and office engineering instruments; ability to understand, explain and administer contracts; ability to interpret plans, provisions and specifications; ability to interpret policies and regulations; and the ability to establish working relationship between the department and citizens.

Must be able to legally operate a motor vehicle to perform essential job duties. These responsibilities include but are not limited to emergency response, inclement weather, attending meetings, training sessions, and monitoring activities of field maintenance operations.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Grade: NC21 Salary Range: $70,627 - $137,724

Management prefers applicants with the following:

• Experience in the management of multiple projects and scheduling and directing multiple work crews
• Experience in the use of professional engineering skills and knowledge to troubleshoot and solve highway maintenance problems
• Experience in tracking cost expenditures in various account systems on multiple large projects
• Experience in leading meetings with employees, citizens and public officials to conducting investigations and resolveing various issues
• Customer service experience related to resolving problems that involve explaining engineering concepts to various customer groups

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 two (2) 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.

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.