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Engineer II

Salary

$61,545.00 - $107,703.00 Annually

Location

Wake County, NC

Job Type

Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

25-05972

Department

Dept of Transportation

Division

State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

Opening Date

05/09/2025

Closing Date

5/23/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Class Title

Engineer II

Position Number

60025429

Salary Grade

NC18

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+ Benefits

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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.

Salary Grade: NC18 Salary Range: $61,545 - $107,703

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. For more information view theHydraulics’ Unit video (https://youtu.be/WEAxHJxewEg) .

We are looking for an Engineer II to work in our Division support section.

In the position you will:

+ work within a hydraulic engineering squad to develop and support hydrologic and hydraulic (H&H) studies for NCDOT transportation facilities. These studies include hydraulic planning reports, drainage investigations, final hydraulic designs, riverine modeling, bridge and culvert hydraulic reports, stormwater management plans and floodplain compliance reports.

+ perform H&H storm response and recovery, watershed modeling, advanced H&H modeling and design, stormwater control measure design.

+ develop H&H best practices.

+ develop digital CAD models.

+ develop stormwater best management practices.

+ attend and participate in field scoping, research and development, and training.

+ be required to travel overnight occasionally.

+ perform Field work which may require traversing steep terrains, thick undergrowth, and adverse weather conditions.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

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

+ Knowledge of hydrologic and hydraulic design practices as well as riverine modeling as it applies to the transportation facilities.

+ Knowledge of FEMA and stormwater regulations, FHWA and AASHTO guidance as related to hydraulic design.

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

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

+ Experience conducting activities to meet established goals while ensuring project quality and compliance.

Additional Expectations

+ Good oral and written communication skills.

+ Ability to work well within a group setting with some supervision.

+ Considerable knowledge and understanding of concepts, practices, and theories used in hydraulic engineering and the ability to use it in practice.

+ Ability to develop and/or create informational products; manage program/project plan and 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 three (3) years of progressively responsible 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

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 as well as riverine modeling as it applies to the transportation facilities?

+ None

+ Basic

+ Intermediate

+ Thorough

03

Explain how you have knowledge of hydrologic and hydraulic design practices as well as riverine modeling as it applies to the transportation facilities.

04

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

+ None

+ Basic

+ Intermediate

+ Thorough

05

Explain how you have knowledge of FEMA and stormwater regulations, FHWA and AASHTO guidance as it relates to hydraulic design.

06

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

+ None

+ Basic

+ Intermediate

+ Thorough

07

Explain how you have competency with computer applications including MS Office, Hydraulics modelling software, web-based GIS applications, MicroStation, PDF viewers and editors.

08

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

10

Which of the following best describes your level of experience conducting 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 conducting activities to meet established goals while ensuring project quality and compliance.

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State of North Carolina

Website

http://www.ncdot.gov/

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