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Assistant Division Construction Engineer

Salary

$84,471.00 - $164,720.00 Annually

Location

Forsyth County, NC

Job Type

Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

25-09310

Department

Dept of Transportation

Division

State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

Opening Date

07/29/2025

Closing Date

8/4/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Class Title

Engineering Manager I

Position Number

60021019

Section

9/Division Construction

Salary Grade

NC24

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Description of Work

This is an anticipated vacancy.

INTERNAL POSTING-Only temporary or permanent NCDOT employees or layoff candidates with the NC Department of Transportation eligible for RIF priority reemployment consideration as described by GS 126 may apply.

This position with NCDOT offers fullState Benefits (https://oshr.nc.gov/state-employee-resources/benefits) , competitive salaries and many career development opportunities.

This posting is for an Engineering Manager I that will serve as the Assistant Division Construction Engineer in Division 9. The Assistant Division Construction Engineer assists the Division Construction Engineer (DCE) in the administration of construction projects for roadways and bridges. The Assistant Division Construction Engineer has direct involvement with all phases of the construction process, which includes design, pre-construction, right-of-way acquisition, utilities, construction and project acceptance. The Assistant Division Construction Engineer helps the DCE to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget. Provides project development input and scoping comments. Monitors project development schedules and assists the DCE with staffing and workload projections. Assists the DCE with preliminary/combined final field inspections. This position will also conduct project site inspections throughout the life of the project. Oversees the Division Utility Engineer (DUE) to ensure proper utility coordination during pre-construction phases and verifies utility authorizations and ensure early relocation efforts. This position works with other DOT departments, the public, and local government officials regarding DOT policies and procedures, division projects, plans and proposed work. The Assistant Division Construction Engineer meets frequently with property owners and contractors to resolve conflicts and issues surrounding construction projects when the DCE is unavailable. The Assistant Division Construction Engineer is expected to represent DOT in interviews with the news media. Reviews and analyzes claims for additional time and compensation and provides input and recommendations to the DCE. The Assistant Division Construction Engineer is also responsible for overseeing the usage and budget for CEI’s in Division 9. The Assistant Division Construction Engineer supervises the DUE and 2 District Engineers. POS #60021019

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

Management prefers applicants with the following:

+ Customer service experience with internal and external customers including Division personnel and management, Municipal and County governments, consultants and contractors, elected officials, and the general public, including explaining engineering concepts to various customer groups.

+ Experience in the supervision, direction, management, and training of subordinate employees to achieve established project delivery metrics.

+ Experience with interpreting and communicating verbally and in writing details of plans, project documents, policies, and procedures to convey information to consultants, department personnel, and others.

+ Experience leading and maintaining positive working relationships with environmental agencies, public officials, consultants, contractors, and NCDOT staff, in order to find acceptable solutions to infrastructure project problems.

+ Knowledge of NCDOT and FHWA Policies, Procedures, and guidelines, as well as established practices and principles of Transportation Engineering.

Additional Expectations:

Ability to make final approval for complex or a broad variety/scope of program/projects specifications for completeness, compatibility, compliance with engineering principles, standards, codes, and design needs. Ability to research alternatives and design or analyze special details for non-standard items of work for programs/projects. Ability to determine program/project priorities, processes, and procedures. Ability to manage complex or broad variety/scope of programs/projects for completeness, compatibility, compliance with engineering principles and design needs and standards; ability to resolve/approve major project/program changes. Ability to independently make final recommendations and may require ability to make decisions that require specialized engineering and/or program knowledge (Decisions may not be technically reviewed). Ability to collaborate with others in finding solutions to controversial or sensitive matters that establish precedents. Ability to serve as technical expert in the area of assignment and may require ability to represent the agency as an expert. Compliance with engineering principles, standards, codes, designs and statutes. Addresses conflicting design constraints.

Safety-toed shoes required.

The selected applicant will be expected to legally operate a motor vehicle.

Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of 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 engineering from an appropriately accredited institution and a minimum of six years progressive engineering experience including four years of supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Necessary Special Qualifications:

May require registration as a professional engineer by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors.

Supplemental and Contact Information

Robyn Warner 336-747-7800

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

Do you currently work for the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) in a temporary, permanent full-time, permanent part-time, probationary, trainee, or time-limited position or are you 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)?

+ Yes

+ No

04

Which of the following best describes your level of customer service experience with internal and external customers including Division personnel and management, Municipal and County governments, consultants and contractors, elected officials, and the general public, including explaining 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

05

Explain how you have customer service experience with internal and external customers including Division personnel and management, Municipal and County governments, consultants and contractors, elected officials, and the general public, including explaining engineering concepts to various customer groups.

06

Which of the following best describes your level of experience in the supervision, direction, management, and training of subordinate employees to achieve established project delivery metrics?

+ 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 experience in the supervision, direction, management, and training of subordinate employees to achieve established project delivery metrics.

08

Which of the following best describes your level of experience with interpreting and communicating verbally and in writing details of plans, project documents, policies, and procedures to convey information to consultants, department personnel, and others?

+ 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 how you have experience with interpreting and communicating verbally and in writing details of plans, project documents, policies, and procedures to convey information to consultants, department personnel, and others.

10

Which of the following best describes your level of experience leading and maintaining positive working relationships with environmental agencies, public officials, consultants, contractors, and NCDOT staff, in order to find acceptable solutions to infrastructure project 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

11

Explain how you have experience leading and maintaining positive working relationships with environmental agencies, public officials, consultants, contractors, and NCDOT staff, in order to find acceptable solutions to infrastructure project problems.

12

Which of the following best describes your level of knowledge of NCDOT and FHWA Policies, Procedures and guidelines, as well as established practices and principles of Transportation Engineering?

+ None

+ Basic

+ Intermediate

+ Thorough

13

Explain how you have knowledge of NCDOT and FHWA Policies, Procedures, and guidelines, as well as established practices and principles of Transportation Engineering.

14

Which of the following best describes your level of experience supervising permanent employees, contractors, and/or consultants?

+ None

+ Less than 1 Year

+ 1 - 2 Years

+ 2 - 3 Years

+ 3 - 4 Years

+ 4 or More Years

Required Question

Employer

State of North Carolina

Website

http://www.ncdot.gov/

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