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Engineering Specialist I

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Engineering Specialist I

Salary

$48,222.00 - $84,388.00 Annually

Location

Stanly County, NC

Job Type

Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

25-06083

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 Specialist I

Position Number

60021637

Section

10 / DDC

Salary Grade

NC13

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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 designs, prepares, and/or reviews roadway plans using CADD (Microstation and Geopack) for Division let, STIP, Spot Safety, High Hazard, and other Division Let construction projects. Reviews roadway plans prepared by private engineering firms for coordinate geometry accuracy, check typical sections, and Right of Way offsets. Prioritizes and assign projects to DDC Engineering Technicians during all phases of design such that the workload is balanced. Assists the Design Engineers during the process of plan development including processing raw data, creating DTM files, creating horizontal and vertical alignments, typical sections, summaries of quantities, pavement marking plans, right of way plans, and erosion control plans. Designs 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. Reviews and checks plans developed by NCDOT design technicians, private engineering firms, and other NCDOT units. Resolves minor to moderate design issues by determining possible solutions and consulting with the DDC Engineer with little to no supervision. Provides support to the survey party in the field during preliminary location surveys, deed research and construction stakeout as needed. Prepares and provides data files for data collector necessary for construction stakeout.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

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

+ Experience applying engineering concepts to solve complex problems

+ Computer experience including office software and drafting software

+ Knowledge of mathematical functions (such as algebra, geometry and trigonometry)

+ Experience reading and interpreting construction plans, contract provisions, specifications and procedures

+ Experience in taking notes, collecting field data and preparing routine reports

Additional Expectations:

Possess working knowledge of the principles and practices of Civil Engineering and construction methods, materials and equipment. 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.

Associate's degree in an applicable area of engineering technology from an appropriately accredited institution and six (6) years of progressive technician experience; or High School or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and eight (8) years of progressive technician experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

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 experience applying engineering concepts to solve complex problems?

+ None

+ Less Than 1 Year

+ 1 - 2 Years

+ 2 - 3 Years

+ 3 or More Years

03

Explain how you have experience applying engineering concepts to solve complex problems.

04

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

05

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

06

Which of the following best describes your level of knowledge of mathematical functions (such as algebra, geometry and trigonometry)?

+ None

+ Basic

+ Intermediate

+ Thorough

07

Explain how you have knowledge of mathematical functions (such as algebra, geometry and trigonometry).

08

Which of the following best describes your level of experience reading and interpreting construction plans, contract provisions, specifications and procedures?

+ None

+ Less Than 1 Year

+ 1 - 2 Years

+ 2 - 3 Years

+ 3 or More Years

09

Explain how you have experience reading and interpreting construction plans, contract provisions, specifications and procedures.

10

Which of the following best describes your level of experience in taking notes, collecting field data and preparing routine reports?

+ None

+ Less Than 1 Year

+ 1 - 2 Years

+ 2 - 3 Years

+ 3 or More Years

11

Explain how you have experience in taking notes, collecting field data and preparing routine reports.

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State of North Carolina

Website

http://www.ncdot.gov/

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