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Engineering Specialist I

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Engineering Specialist I

Salary

$48,222.00 - $84,388.00 Annually

Location

Craven County, NC

Job Type

Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

25-08550

Department

Dept of Transportation

Division

State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

Opening Date

07/14/2025

Closing Date

7/25/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Class Title

Engineering Specialist I

Position Number

60016943

Section

Division 2 / District 2 Construction

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 is an Engineering Specialist I position in the Division 2 New Bern Resident Engineer’s office serving as a lead project inspector supporting engineers in the daily contract administration of construction projects. The position will be responsible for monitoring project work and material to ensure conformance to specifications and contractual provisions. The employee in this position supervises and assists in training lower-level technicians, including Department employees as well as Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) staff. This position will also be responsible for addressing project staffing needs. The employee in this position performs and/or reviews project documentation including the work performed by other technicians to ensure that all material sampling and testing, project documentation, and project estimates are done correctly. The employee in this position resolves daily constructability issues and ensures that traffic control and contractors operations are performed in accordance with the plans and standard drawings. The employee in this position monitors contractor progress to ensure timely completion of the projects. The employee in this position monitors contractor compliance with subcontractors and DBE and Title VI Compliance. The employee in this position communicates and coordinates work with contractors, subcontractors, utility owners, media, and property owners. Work will involve a wide range of decision making and use of judgement. Employee in this position will also assist higher level Engineers with other duties as instructed. This position is subject to work nights and weekends as needed in the performance of duties.

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:

The employee in this position is expected to maintain effective working relations with other employees and the general public. The employee will need the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. The employee should be able to establish positive lines of communication between technicians, engineers, and contractors and apply safety philosophy and program to all operations. Safety toe shoes will be needed. Preference will be given to individuals that have a working knowledge of HiCAMS, Sharepoint, and Microsoft programs.

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 years of progressive technician experience; or High School or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and eight years of progressive technician experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Supplemental and Contact Information

For additional information contact April Daughety at [email protected] or (252) 649-6520.

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

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?

+ Yes

+ No

03

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

04

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

05

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

06

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

07

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

+ None

+ Basic

+ Intermediate

+ Thorough

08

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

09

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

10

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

11

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

12

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

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State of North Carolina

Website

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