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Engineering Specialist I - District I

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Engineering Specialist I - District I

Salary

$48,222.00 - $84,388.00 Annually

Location

Cleveland County, NC

Job Type

Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

25-08445

Department

Dept of Transportation

Division

State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

Opening Date

07/08/2025

Closing Date

7/30/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Class Title

Engineering Specialist I

Position Number

60022702

Section

Division 12 / District 1

Salary Grade

NC13

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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.

Internal Posting – Only temporary or permanent North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) employees in a temporary full-time, temporary part-time, permanent full-time, permanent part-time, probationary, trainee, or time-limited position or a layoff candidate with the NC Department of Transportation eligible for RIF priority reemployment consideration as described by General Statute (GS) 126 (State Personnel Act) may apply.

This position is an Engineering Specialist I in the Division 12, District 1 office, serving as a lead project inspector supporting engineers in the daily contract administration of construction and resurfacing projects assigned to District 1. The position will be responsible for monitoring project work and material to ensure conformance to specifications and contractual provisions. Supervises and trains lower-level technicians, including Department employees and well as Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) staff, ensuring adequate inspection personnel is assigned for active projects. 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. Resolves daily constructability issues and ensures that traffic control and contractor’s operations are performed in accordance with the plans and standard drawings. Monitors contractor progress to ensure timely completion of the projects. Monitors contractor compliance with subcontractors and DBE and Title VI Compliance. Communicates and coordinates work with contractors, subcontractors, utility owners, and property owners. Work will involve wide-range of decision making and use of judgement. Assists and reviews contract development of various contracts and plans developed in the District office. Assists in performance of other District office functions such as driveway permit review, utility encroachments, subdivision review, and road additions as needed. This position is subject to work nights and weekends as needed in the performance of duties.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

Management prefers applicants that demonstrate the following:

+ Experience planning, developing, scheduling, tracking, and completing projects independently or with limited supervision.

+ Customer Service experience related to resolving problems that involves explaining complicated engineering concepts to various customer groups.

+ Experience applying engineering concepts to solve complex problems.

+ Experience working in a team environment to complete assignments.

+ Computer experience including office software and drafting software.

Additional Expectations:

Additional Expectations: Possess a working knowledge of contract resurfacing and pavement preservation operations. Ability to plan and coordinate work of others. Ability to resolve routine problems and can effectively communicate more complex problems to supervisors to assist in resolution. Ability to effectively communicate, establish, and maintain working relationships with contractors, department, local government and other non-DOT personnel, and the general public. Ability to complete project documentation electronically using a computer or iPad and using SharePoint and HiCams 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

Supplemental Contact Information: Connie Johnson @ 980-552-4207 or [email protected]

Applicants must meet the minimum 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. 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

Internal Posting – Only temporary or permanent North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) employees in a temporary full-time, temporary part-time, permanent full-time, permanent part-time, probationary, trainee, or time-limited position or a layoff candidate with the NC Department of Transportation eligible for RIF priority reemployment consideration as described by General Statute (GS) 126 (State Personnel Act) may apply.

+ Yes

+ No

04

Which of the following best describes your level of experience planning, developing, scheduling, tracking, and completing projects independently or with limited supervision?

+ None

+ Less Than 1 Year

+ 1 - 2 Years

+ 2 - 3 Years

+ 3 - 4 Years

+ 4 - 5 Years

+ 5 - 6 Years

+ 6 or More Years

05

Explain your experience planning, developing, scheduling, tracking, and completing projects independently or with limited supervision

06

Which of the following best describes your level of customer service experience related to resolving problems that involve explaining complicated engineering concepts to various customer groups?

+ None

+ Less Than 1 Year

+ 1 - 2 Years

+ 2 - 3 Years

+ 3 - 4 Years

+ 4 - 5 Years

+ 5 - 6 Years

+ 6 or More Years

07

Explain how you have customer service experience related to resolving problems that involve explaining complicated engineering concepts to various customer groups

08

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 - 4 Years

+ 4 - 5 Years

+ 5 - 6 Years

+ 6 or More Years

09

Explain your experience applying engineering concepts to solve complex problems

10

Which of the following best describes your level of computer experience in a team environment to complete assignments?

+ None

+ Less Than 1 Year

+ 1 - 2 Years

+ 2 - 3 Years

+ 3 or More Years

11

Explain how you have experience in a team environment to complete assignments

12

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 - 4 Years

+ 4 - 5 Years

+ 5 - 6 Years

+ 6 or More Years

13

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

Required Question

Employer

State of North Carolina

Website

http://www.ncdot.gov/

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