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TEA Engineer I Trainee

Salary

$55,823.00 - $97,689.00 Annually

Location

Statewide, NC

Job Type

Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

25-10040

Department

Dept of Transportation

Division

State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

Opening Date

08/27/2025

Closing Date

9/30/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Class Title

Engineer I Trainee

Position Number

60025512

Salary Grade

NC16

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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- NC16 *Salary Range - $55,823.00 - $97,689.00

Multiple candidates will be selected from this posting.

The Transportation Engineering Associate (TEA) Program is a starting point for an exciting career at the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT). It is an opportunity for recent graduates who have both a passion for transportation, public service, and the leadership potential to grow to a fascinating top technical and managerial role at NCDOT. It is a unique opportunity to be a part of an important mission and gain exposure to various exciting projects, operations, management and leadership at NCDOT.

Through this 18-month structured program, you will gain exposure to a variety of opportunities in the various fields of discipline and work within NCDOT. You will have the opportunity to gain experience in disciplines such as Roadway, Structures, Environmental Planning, Hydraulics, Geotechnical, Utilities, Photogrammetry, Maintenance and Construction. The NCDOT not only designs and maintains highways, but also manages other modes of transportation that you will be given the opportunity to explore: Rail, Ferry, Aviation, Bicycle and Pedestrian and Public Transportation. The program is designed for highly motivated individuals skilled in areas relevant to the NCDOT such as transportation and environmental planning, design, construction, and maintenance.

As an entry level professional at the NCDOT, Associates are offered a starting salary of $74,263 and are eligible to receive salary adjustments with satisfactory work evaluations. Upon completion of the program, Associates may be eligible to transfer into an Engineer I position at $81,526.

To be selected for this program, you will need to demonstrate a commitment to public service, analytical thinking, teamwork, proven academic success, and leadership potential. We value diversity in our workplace and encourage all qualified individuals, with diverse professional, academic, and cultural backgrounds to apply.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

Management prefers applicants that demonstrate the following:

The following are the minimum requirements to be eligible for the Transportation Engineering Associate Program.

+ Bachelor of Engineering or Bachelor of Science in Engineering Degree from an appropriately accredited institution; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

+ Not more than two years of post-graduation engineering experience.

+ Analytical thinking, proven academic success, strong written and oral communication skills, and leadership potential.

+ Interest in transportation e.g. transportation and environmental planning, design, construction, and maintenance.

+ Candidates accepted into this program may be given the opportunity to relocate.

+ Bachelor's degree in the engineering discipline such as Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Surveying Engineering and Management, Electrical Engineering, Geomatics Engineering, Biological & Agricultural Engineering, Biosystems Engineering, Environmental Engineering, and other 4 year related engineering degrees will be reviewed and may be accepted on a case by case basis.

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; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Supplemental and Contact Information

Tammy Forte, 919-814-2228

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.

Selection Cycle:

NOTE: Applicants will be selected as follows: Graduates Start January 2026 / May Graduates Start June 2026.

August - November:Accepting Applications for January 2026 & June 2026

September - December:Status update to candidates (those invited to interviews)

Decision and offers: Are communicated throughout the process

January 2026 & June 2026: Associates start

How to apply:

Apply using the online application:Applicants must provide an unofficial copy of most current college transcript. The State is permitted to hire only properly identified U.S. citizens.

Apply online at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/northcarolina

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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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In order to be qualified for this position, my application must clearly reflect the required education & 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.)

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+ No

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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

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What is your current cumulative GPA?

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Do you have a 4-year degree in Engineering, or will you have a 4-year degree in Engineering by December 2025 (for January 2026 Cohort)?

+ Yes

+ No

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Do you have a 4-year degree in Engineering, or will you have a 4-year degree in Engineering by May 2026 (for June 2026 Cohort)?

+ Yes

+ No

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Have you received your bachelor's degree or higher prior to December of 2023?

+ Yes

+ No

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Are you willing to travel and/or be assigned statewide?

+ Yes

+ No

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Have you attached your transcript? Applications will be considered incomplete without an attached transcript.

+ Yes

+ No

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Can you, after employment, submit proof of your legal right to work in the United States?

+ Yes

+ No

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Employer

State of North Carolina

Website

http://www.ncdot.gov/

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