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Design Engineer

Salary

$55,823.00 - $97,689.00 Annually

Location

Stanly County, NC

Job Type

Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

25-05848

Department

Dept of Transportation

Division

State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

Opening Date

05/06/2025

Closing Date

5/19/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Class Title

Engineer I

Position Number

60021557

Section

10 / DDC

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.

This position will design, prepare, or revise roadway plans using CADD (Microstation and Geopack) for Division let, Spot Safety, TIP and other construction projects. Process and evaluate survey raw data files in preparation for each project designed by the Division Design Construct (DDC) Unit. Create horizontal and vertical alignments, typical sections, summary of quantities, pavement marking plans, right of way plans, and erosion control plans ensuring conformance with the project scope while using the appropriate State and Federal design standards. Provide design alternatives for proposed projects with design/construction challenges. Design conceptual maps for the Division staff to use at public hearings, for property owners to better understand the scope of a proposed project and as a support document for funding requests. Review and check final construction plans (prepared by DDC Engineering Technicians and private engineering firms) to ensure they are complete and ready for letting. Serves as technical support to CADD users throughout Division 10. This position will prioritize and assign projects to DDC Engineering Technicians (during design and various stages of surveying) such that the workload is balanced and able to be completed on time. This includes planning, scheduling, and monitoring progress during the development of plans. Provide updates or revisions to technicians to ensure the project scope is met. This position will also supervise DDC Engineering Technicians during design and data collection/construction stakeout of proposed projects. Assist DDC Engineer during interviews for vacant positions in the DDC Unit.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

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

+ Knowledge of NCDOT programming, planning, scheduling and funding procedures

+ Knowledge of the principles and practices of professional civil engineering as they apply to highway and traffic engineering and transportation planning

+ Experience planning, developing, designing, scheduling, tracking and completing projects, independently or with minimal supervision

+ Experience making recommendations and decisions for simple or complex projects

+ Computer experience including office software and drafting software

Additional Expectations:

Possess working knowledge of the principles and practices of Civil Engineering and construction methods, materials and equipment. Skill in the operation of survey equipment, computer terminals and drafting instruments. Ability to understand, explain and administer contracts; interpret construction plans, provisions, standards and specifications. Train, coordinate and supervise subordinate employees. Communicate, establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, contractor's personnel and the general public.

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. Necessary Special Qualification: May require registration as a professional engineer by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors.

Supplemental and Contact Information

Supplemental Contact Information: Melody M. Eudy, 704-983-4400 &/or [email protected]

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.

01

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

02

Which of the following best describes your level of knowledge of NCDOT programming, planning, scheduling and funding procedures?

+ None

+ Basic

+ Intermediate

+ Thorough

03

Explain how you have knowledge of NCDOT programming, planning, scheduling and funding procedures.

04

Which of the following best describes your level of knowledge of the principles and practices of professional civil engineering as they apply to highway and traffic engineering and transportation planning?

+ None

+ Basic

+ Intermediate

+ Thorough

05

Explain how you have knowledge of the principles and practices of professional civil engineering as they apply to highway and traffic engineering and transportation planning?

06

Which of the following best describes your level of experience planning, developing, designing, scheduling, tracking and completing projects, independently or with minimal supervision?

+ None

+ Less Than 1 Year

+ 1 - 2 Years

+ 2 - 3 Years

+ 3 or More Years

07

Explain how you have experience planning, developing, designing, scheduling, tracking and completing projects, independently or with minimal supervision?

08

Which of the following best describes your level of experience making recommendations and decisions for simple or complex projects?

+ None

+ Less Than 1 Year

+ 1 - 2 Years

+ 2 - 3 Years

+ 3 or More Years

09

Explain how you have experience making recommendations and decisions for simple or complex projects.

10

Which of the following best describes your level of computer experience including office software and drafting software?

+ None

+ Less Than 1 Year

+ 1 - 2 Years

+ 2 - 3 Years

+ 3 or More Years

11

Explain how you have computer experience including office software and drafting software.

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State of North Carolina

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