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Staff Geotechnical Design Engineer

Salary

$55,823.00 - $97,689.00 Annually

Location

Cabarrus County, NC

Job Type

Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

25-04922

Department

Dept of Transportation

Division

State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

Opening Date

04/24/2025

Closing Date

5/8/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Class Title

Engineer I

Position Number

60025538

Salary Grade

NC16

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Description of Work

This position with NCDOT offers fullState Benefits (https://oshr.nc.gov/state-employee-resources/benefits) , competitive salaries and many career development opportunities.

The Geotechnical Engineering Unit collects and analyzes subsurface information and provides geotechnical engineering designs and recommendations for roadways and structures. For more information see the Geotechnical Engineering UnitOverview (https://www.ncdot.gov/divisions/highways/Documents/geotechnical-engineering-information.pdf) andVideo (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b4cqkV8faTc) .

The purpose of this position is to perform geotechnical engineering analysis and provide recommendations to senior engineering staff within the Western Office of the Geotechnical Engineering Unit.

In this role you will provide the following analysis and recommendations:

+ evaluating and interpreting subsurface conditions.

+ exercising engineering judgment and researching to solve geotechnical problems.

+ preparing recommendations reports and communicating findings.

+ preparing construction details and provisions to implement recommendations.

+ visiting sites to observe existing conditions or subsurface investigation work.

+ attending project meetings.

+ reviewing consultant designs and contractor design recommendations construction submittals for design code and design policy compliance.

Occasional overnight travel will be required. Must be able to legally operate a State-owned motor vehicle to perform site visits.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

Applicants must submit an application that clearly reflects work experience that demonstrates the following:

+ Knowledge of the principles and practices of geotechnical engineering used to resolve geotechnical challenges related to foundations, vibration, slope stability, walls, temporary shoring, roadway subgrades, soft soils, and settlement.

+ Demonstrated ability using engineering software and spreadsheets for geotechnical analysis of transportation projects.

+ Knowledge of developing recommendations for roadways, structures, and temporary shoring.

+ Knowledge of the analysis/review of consultant design submittals related to roadway, structures, and temporary shoring recommendations.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

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 oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for detail.

Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field of engineering from an appropriately accredited institution; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Supplemental and Contact Information

Anita Martinez 919 707-6850

Applicants must meet both the minimum requirements and all posted Knowledge, Skills and Ability requirements to be considered Qualified for the position. It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application.

NCDOT will not accept “See Attached” or “See Resume” in lieu of education and work experience completed on the application. If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the posting date will be accepted.

NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.

For permanent and time-limited appointments:

Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.

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I understand in order to be qualified for this position, the description of my work experience must clearly reflect the required education and experience as well as the posted knowledge, skills and abilities for this position. I have included all of this information within my application. (If you haven't completed the application requirements, please return to your application to finish it before submitting your application.)

+ Yes

+ No

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Which of the following best describes your level of knowledge of the principles and practices of geotechnical engineering used to resolve geotechnical challenges related to foundations, vibration, slope stability, walls, temporary shoring, roadway subgrades, soft soils, and settlement?

+ None

+ Basic

+ Intermediate

+ Thorough

03

Explain how you have knowledge of the principles and practices of geotechnical engineering used to resolve geotechnical challenges related to foundations, vibration, slope stability, walls, temporary shoring, roadway subgrades, soft soils, and settlement.

04

Which of the following best describes the level of ability you have demonstrated using engineering software and spreadsheets for geotechnical analysis of transportation projects?

+ None

+ Basic

+ Intermediate

+ Thorough

05

Explain how you have demonstrated you have the ability to use engineering software and spreadsheets for geotechnical analysis of transportation projects.

06

Which of the following best describes your level of knowledge of developing recommendations for roadways, structures, and temporary shoring?

+ None

+ Basic

+ Intermediate

+ Thorough

07

Explain how you have knowledge of developing recommendations for roadways, structures, and temporary shoring.

08

Which of the following best describes your level of knowledge of the analysis/review of consultant design submittals related to roadway, structures, and temporary shoring recommendations?

+ None

+ Basic

+ Intermediate

+ Thorough

09

Explain how you have knowledge of the analysis/review of consultant design submittals related to roadway, structures, and temporary shoring recommendations.

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Employer

State of North Carolina

Website

http://www.ncdot.gov/

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