Rail Project Engineer

Department of Transportation; North Carolina; On-site; USD 64,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

The NC Department of Transportation seeks an Engineer II (NS) to apply intermediate engineering and planning techniques in Traffic Separation Studies, Crossing Consolidation, and STI/STIP processes, along the SEC and other railroad lines in North Carolina. You will assist in grants and studies and represent rail in highway scoping to advise on projects impacting rail lines.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering with at least three years of experience; professional engineer

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering and three years of progressively responsible experience; or an equivalent combination.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer may be required.
• Knowledge of civil engineering principles related to highway design and project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Apply intermediate engineering techniques to traffic/separation studies and crossing projects.
• Review plans, prepare letters and reports, and assist in procurement of grants and studies.
• Represent the rail mode in highway scoping and coordinate with project teams.

Skills

OpenRoads Designer

ArcGIS

Microsoft 365

Project Delivery

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

ProjectWise

Microsoft 365

Job description

Agency Dept of Transportation Division Transit Job Classification Title Engineer II (NS) Position Number 60028852 Grade NC18

About Us Its 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 provides an intermediate level application of engineering and planning techniques in the engineering development, management and implementation of Traffic Separation Studies, Crossing Consolidation and Elimination projects, State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) projects from the Strategic Transportation Investments (STI) process, and other miscellaneous crossing safety projects and initiatives along the Southeast Corridor (SEC) and other existing railroad lines in the State; assists in the procurement and administration of grants and studies; and represents the rail mode in the highway scoping process by providing input on projects that may impact rail lines all acting independently with minimal management intervening through effective project communication.

Employees may perform all of the work of lower level engineers, but this position is distinguished by more intermediate duties such as writing and reviewing technical letters, reports, special provisions, contract agreements, and/or revisions to specifications; and designing and/or reviewing/checking preliminary, intermediate and final design plans, calculations, engineering estimates or provisions to find errors or deviations from accepted engineering practices and to assure compliance with Federal and State statutes/guidelines on less complex projects.

Work may include investigating and responding to complaints or requests from the general public, news media, and Federal, State, Railroad, and/or Municipal officials.

The preferred applicant for this position should possess the following:

• Considerable knowledge using OpenRoads Designer, NCDOT's Project Delivery processes, ProjectWise, ArcGIS, and Microsoft 365 products.
• Experience performing inspections/audits to ensure that proper procedures are followed.

Applicants for this position will be required to complete a skills assessment.

Salary Grade and Salary Range:

NC18 - $63,927.00 - $111,871.00

Management prefers applicants with the following:

• Experience managing a project team delivering transportation projects for completeness, compatibility, and compliance with engineering principles and design needs and tracking/maintaining project schedules.
• Knowledge of professional engineering principles and practices of civil engineering as related to Highway Design with an emphasis on project planning, project design, and construction and maintenance methods, as they apply to the Project Delivery Process.
• Knowledge of Professional Engineering contracts and understanding of scoping, estimating, and negotiating.
• Experience setting priorities, developing work schedules, monitoring goal progress, and tracking details/data/information/activities.
• Experience expressing moderately complex engineering concepts and related facts in a clear and organized manner to internal and external customers.

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. Bachelors degree in an applicable field of engineering from an appropriately accredited institution and three (3) 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. 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. It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application.

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.