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Engineering Supervisor III

Salary

$78,579.00 - $153,228.00 Annually

Location

Wake County, NC

Job Type

Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

25-06128

Department

Dept of Transportation

Division

State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

Opening Date

05/09/2025

Closing Date

5/22/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Class Title

Engineering Supervisor III

Position Number

60025481

Salary Grade

NC23

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Description of Work

Salary Grade: NC23 Salary Range: $78,579 – 153,228

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

The Hydraulics Unit provides hydrologic and hydraulic design recommendations and advice to all DOT personnel on surface drainage and stormwater quality matters that are required for the development of the department’s multi-modal projects during the stages of planning, design, permitting, construction and maintenance. The Unit also manages two statewide Federal compliance programs: National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) and National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and supports extreme event operations.Hydraulics’ Unit video (https://youtu.be/WEAxHJxewEg) .

We are looking for an Engineering Supervisor III to work in Raleigh.

In the position you will:

+ Serve as a Manager responsible for providing guidance and review of Hydrologic and Hydraulic (H&H) Designs and Studies produced by in-house staff and Private Engineering Firms to support field operations of the Department’s Highway Divisions.

+ Provide technical guidance to staff and Private Engineering Firms in providing H&H technical assistance on drainage investigations to Divisions, drainage structure recommendations, and H&H review of subdivision/encroachment plans.

+ Assign, establish, and monitor schedules of H&H designs by staff and private engineering firms in support of assigned projects and operations.

+ Produce and negotiate Manday Estimates for H&H Designs produced by Private Engineering Firms.

+ Coordinate assigned projects with other departments, agencies and individuals.

+ Serve as primary hydraulics contact person for assigned projects.

+ Serve as a member of Technical Review Committees (TRC) on Design Build Projects responsible for evaluating, short listing, selecting design team(s), and reviewing and approving design submittals.

+ Assist Attorney General Staff in drainage related litigation.

+ Manage personnel, which includes staffing, performance reviews, disciplinary measures, training needs and assisting with on-the-job training.

+ Occasionally travel overnight.

+ Perform field work which may require traversing steep terrain, thick undergrowth, working around open water, near traffic, and in adverse weather conditions

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

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

+ Thorough knowledge of hydrologic and hydraulic design practices, riverine modeling, FEMA and stormwater regulations, FHWA and AASHTO guidance as it relates to hydraulic design and transportation facilities.

+ Experience reviewing the work and assigning task orders of engineering firms.

+ Experience utilizing computer applications including advanced Hydraulics modelling software, web-based GIS applications, MS Office, MicroStation, PDF viewers and editors.

+ Experience applying engineering principles to complex design situations and making effective recommendations and decisions using guidelines, performance metrics and sound engineering judgement.

+ Experience supervising engineering professionals and managing activities to meet established goals while ensuring project quality and compliance.

Additional Expectations:

Possess good oral and written communication skills.

Considerable knowledge and understanding of concepts, practices, and theories used in hydrology and hydraulics and the ability to use it in practice.

Ability to provide consultation to clients or others related to drainage studies and complex hydraulic design situations.

Ability to develop and/or create informational products; manage hydraulic design projects; plan, develop and implement short-term strategies.

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 and five (5) years of progressively responsible experience including three (3) years of supervisory 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.

Supplemental and Contact Information

Supplemental Contact Information: Jennifer Sizemore, 919-707-6202

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

02

Which of the following best describes your level of knowledge of hydrologic and hydraulic design practices, riverine modeling, FEMA and stormwater regulations, FHWA and AASHTO guidance as it relates to hydraulic design and the transportation facilities?

+ None

+ Basic

+ Intermediate

+ Thorough

03

Explain how you have knowledge of hydrologic and hydraulic design practices, riverine modeling, FEMA and stormwater regulations, FHWA and AASHTO guidance as it relates to hydraulic design and transportation facilities

04

Which of the following best describes your level of experience reviewing the work and assigning task orders of engineering firms?

+ None

+ Less Than 1 Year

+ 1-2 Years

+ 2-3 Years

+ 3-4 Years

+ 4-5 Years

+ 5 or More Years

05

Explain how you have experience reviewing the work and assigning task orders of engineering firms.

06

Which of the following best describes your level of experience utilizing computer applications including advanced Hydraulics modelling software, web-based GIS applications, MS Office, MicroStation, PDF viewers and editors?

+ None

+ Less Than 1 Year

+ 1-2 Years

+ 2-3 Years

+ 3-4 Years

+ 4-5 Years

+ 5 or More Years

07

Explain how you have experience utilizing computer applications including advanced Hydraulics modelling software, web-based GIS applications, MS Office, MicroStation, PDF viewers and editors

08

Which of the following best describes your level of experience applying engineering principles to complex design situations and making sound recommendations and decisions using guidelines, performance metrics and sound engineering judgement?

+ None

+ Less Than 1 Year

+ 1-2 Years

+ 2-3 Years

+ 3-4 Years

+ 4-5 Years

+ 5 or More Years

09

Explain how you have experience applying engineering principles to complex design situations and making effective recommendations and decisions using guidelines, performance metrics and sound engineering judgement.

10

Which of the following best describes your level of experience supervising engineering professionals and managing activities to meet established goals while ensuring project quality and compliance?

+ None

+ Less Than 1 Year

+ 1-2 Years

+ 2-3 Years

+ 3-4 Years

+ 4-5 Years

+ 5 or More Years

11

Explain how you have experience supervising engineering professionals and managing activities to meet established goals while ensuring project quality and compliance.

12

Which of the following best describes your level of experience supervising permanent employees, contractors and/or consultants?

+ None

+ Less Than 1 Year

+ 1-2 Years

+ 2-3 Years

+ 3 or More Years

Required Question

Employer

State of North Carolina

Website

http://www.ncdot.gov/

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