Engineer I

nc· Department of Transportation
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📍 Guilford County, NCFull time
Full timeDepartment of Transportation

About this role

Agency

Dept of Transportation

Division

State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

Job Classification Title

Engineer I (NS)

Position Number

60025282

Grade

NC16

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.

The primary purpose of the Location & Surveys Unit is to provide Statewide engineering and geomatics analysis in the development of transportation facilities and acquisition of property in accordance with the best professional engineering and surveying practices consistent with all laws and regulations governing the State Highway System.

In this position you will:

•perform beginning level engineering work in the independent application of professional techniques and standards to moderately difficult transportation, design, or analysis of engineering projects,
•assist higher-level engineers on major or complex projects.
•address the functionality and applicability of survey data for project design with minimum supervision.
•support higher-level engineers in functional areas such as project design through the review and development of project data.
•provide engineering coordination of projects with both in-house and Private Engineering Firms’ (PEF) field forces for in-house projects.
•serve as primary contact to property owners during project development.

Must be able to legally operate a motor vehicle.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Grade and Salary Range: NC16 $57,983 to $101,470

Management prefers applicants with the following:

  • Experience utilizing surveying principles as they apply to boundary, geodetic, and route surveying.
  • Experience scheduling survey crews and estimating and scoping man-hours for survey work.
  • Experience with GNSS survey procedures and processing.
  • Experience with co-ordinate systems and datums as used in surveying.
  • Experience reviewing the work of others in CADD.

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; 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.

Recruiter:

Dana Clifton

Email:

DOT-WorkdayJobRecruitment@ncdot.gov

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