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Engineer III

Salary

$67,852.00 - $118,741.00 Annually

Location

Wake County, NC

Job Type

Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

25-06605

Department

Dept of Transportation

Division

State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

Opening Date

05/29/2025

Closing Date

6/5/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Class Title

Engineer III

Position Number

60026006

Salary Grade

NC20

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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 NC20 Salary Range $67,852.00 - $118,741.00

Evaluates, designs and prepares engineering plans, specifications and estimates for PRR on existing structures. Evaluates damage and prepares plans for Emergency repairs for impact or other immediate damage. Study bridge inspection reports and evaluate the structural condition of moderately complex and complex bridges based on the inspection report data. Analyze and load rate structural elements or connections on a variety of structure types including bridges, culverts, and pipes. Utilize advanced software to determine safe load carrying capacities of all structural members and connections. Analyze and evaluate maintenance proposals from Division personnel for upgrades to bridge structures in their efforts to improve load ratings. Reviews and evaluates engineered repairs performed by Division personnel in response to Priority Maintenance/Critical Finds identified in inspection reports. Layout and design of bridges, culverts, and other structures in accordance with AASHTO Specifications and Structures Management Unit Design Manual, policies and procedures. Includes structures on geometrically complex alignments and/or technically complex design requirements, such as continuous or curved steel girders, moveable bridge components, trusses and connections. Uses High Level and Moderately High-level computer software such as STAAD, Merlin-Dash, and Bently OpenBridge Software. Attends Division meetings, scoping meetings and field inspections to coordinate with field personnel and other units, anticipate field problems, coordinate repair and preservation activity and improve plan constructability. Provides technical/field support as needed to Divisions for construction errors, bridge repair, and rehabilitation issues. Reviews municipal bridge plans and structure encroachments for structures that will be added to the state system. Interacts and communicates internally with the Structures Management Unit and externally with the Divisions, the Roadway Design Unit, Geotechnical Engineering Unit, and the Hydraulics Unit to acquire clarification, and ensure consistency. Communicates with Division Personnel and other stakeholders to determine project priorities, assist in recommending solutions and resolving issues. Attends conferences and classes on new code changes or computer software.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

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

+ Experience in preparing designs and detailed plans for construction, repair, preservation, and rehabilitation of highway structures.

+ Experience in the analysis and load rating of structures on the state highway system to determine the safe load carrying capacity.

+ Experience in resolving construction problems and responding to requests for information from Divisions and other NCDOT units.

+ Experience in reviewing highway structure inspection reports and evaluating repairs performed in response to priority maintenance/critical finds identified in an inspection report.

+ Experience in coordination and communication with Divisions and other NCDOT units to provide accurate and constructible structure plans on schedule.

Additional Expectations:

Management prefers the following: Expert level of knowledge and understanding of engineering concepts and practices related to bridge repair, preservation, rehabilitation, and replacement projects. Thorough knowledge of internal organizational structure, business objectives, budget considerations. Ability to make final complex decisions, compliant with engineering principles, standards, codes or regulations, and design needs. Ability to research alternatives and designs or analyze special details for non-standard bridge types or items of work. Ability to determine program and project priorities. Ability to manage broad variety of project types in bridge program. Ability to independently make final recommendations and decisions that require specialized engineering and/or program knowledge. Ability to explain complex engineering concepts and related facts in a clear, concise and organized manner. Ability to write clear, concise and organized documents, and reports addressing engineering concepts, practices and regulations. Registration as a Professional Engineer in North Carolina is preferred.

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 four (4) 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

Lindsey McLamb 919-707-6405

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 in preparing designs and detailed plans for construction, repair, preservation, and rehabilitation of highway structures?

+ None

+ Less Than 1 Year

+ 1-2 Years

+ 2-3 Years

+ 3 or More Years

03

Explain how you have experience in preparing designs and detailed plans for construction, repair, preservation, and rehabilitation of highway structures.

04

Which of the following best describes your level of experience in the analysis and load rating of structures on the state highway system to determine the safe load carrying capacity?

+ None

+ Less Than 1 Year

+ 1-2 Years

+ 2-3 Years

+ 3 or More Years

05

Explain how you have experience in the analysis and load rating of structures on the state highway system to determine the safe load carrying capacity.

06

Which of the following best describes your level of experience in resolving construction problems and responding to requests for information from Divisions and other NCDOT units?

+ None

+ Less Than 1 Year

+ 1-2 Years

+ 2-3 Years

+ 3 or More Years

07

Explain how you have experience in resolving construction problems and responding to requests for information from Divisions and other NCDOT units.

08

Which of the following best describes your level of experience in reviewing highway structure inspection reports and evaluating repairs performed in response to priority maintenance/critical finds identified in an inspection report?

+ None

+ Less Than 1 Year

+ 1-2 Years

+ 2-3 Years

+ 3 or More Years

09

Explain how you have of experience in reviewing highway structure inspection reports and evaluating repairs performed in response to priority maintenance/critical finds identified in an inspection report.

10

Which of the following best describes your level of experience in coordination and communication with Divisions and other NCDOT units to provide accurate and constructible structure plans on schedule?

+ None

+ Less Than 1 Year

+ 1-2 Years

+ 2-3 Years

+ 3 or More Years

11

Explain how you have experience in coordination and communication with Divisions and other NCDOT units to provide accurate and constructible structure plans on schedule.

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Employer

State of North Carolina

Website

http://www.ncdot.gov/

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