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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

25-10177

Department

Dept of Transportation

Division

State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

Opening Date

09/02/2025

Closing Date

9/19/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Class Title

Engineer III

Position Number

60029396

Salary Grade

NC20

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Description of Work

Salary Grade: NC20 Salary Range: $67,852.00 – $118,741.00

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

The Hydraulics Unit provides technical expertise, guidance, design, and quality assurance to manage stormwater, riverine and coastal impacts in and around roadways for the protection of the public, the environment and NCDOT assets at every transportation project phase. For more information go to:Hydraulics Unit Video (https://youtu.be/WEAxHJxewEg)

We are looking for an Engineer III in the operations support section of the Hydraulics Unit to support maintenance, STIP, and emergency hydraulic (H&H) studies for the 14 Highway Divisions.

In this role you will:

+ Develop, scope, support, and review hydrologic and hydraulic (H&H) studies for NCDOT transportation facilities.

+ Perform encroachment reviews, emergency and non-emergency pipe replacements, drainage investigations and drainage designs.

+ Perform or review advanced H&H modeling and design, hydraulic planning reports, risk assessments, final hydraulic designs, riverine hydraulic modeling, bridge and culvert hydraulic reports, stormwater management plans and floodplain compliance reports.

+ Prepare H&H storm response and recovery packages; attend and participate in field scoping meetings; and provide permitting assistance.

+ Prepare guidance and support of drainage policy; participate in research and development; and provide training.

+ Responsible for providing necessary technical guidance to In House Staff and Private Engineering Firms for the development of Hydrologic and Hydraulic (H&H) Studies and Designs.

Occasional overnight travel required. Field work may require traversing steep terrain, thick undergrowth, working around open water, near traffic, and in adverse weather conditions.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

Management prefers applicants that demonstrate the following:

+ Knowledge of hydrologic and hydraulic design practices as well as riverine modeling as it applies to the transportation facility.

+ Knowledge of FEMA and stormwater regulations, FHWA and AASHTO guidance as it relates to hydraulic design.

+ Experience with computer applications including advanced Hydraulics modelling software, web-based GIS applications, MS Office, MicroStation, PDF viewers and editors.

+ Experience applying engineering principles to complex design situations and making sound recommendations and decisions using guidelines, performance metrics and sound engineering judgement.

+ Experience conducting activities to meet established goals while ensuring project quality and compliance.

Additional Expectations:

Candidate must possess good oral and written communication skills with a varied audience and can work well within a group setting with limited supervision. Considerable knowledge and understanding of concepts, practices, and theories used in hydrology and hydraulics and the ability to use it in practice. Ability to provide consultation to clients or others related to drainage studies and complex hydraulic design situations. Ability to develop and/or create informational products; manage hydraulic design projects; plan, develop and implement short-term strategies.

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 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

Jennifer Sizemore, 919-707-6701

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 for this position. I have included all 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 knowledge of hydrologic and hydraulic design practices as well as riverine modeling as it applies to the transportation facility?

+ None

+ Basic

+ Intermediate

+ Thorough

04

Explain how you have knowledge of hydrologic and hydraulic design practices as well as riverine modeling as it applies to the transportation facility.

05

Which of the following best describes your level of knowledge of FEMA and stormwater regulations, FHWA and AASHTO guidance as it relates to hydraulic design?

+ None

+ Basic

+ Intermediate

+ Thorough

06

Explain how you have knowledge of FEMA and stormwater regulations, FHWA and AASHTO guidance as it relates to hydraulic design.

07

Which of the following best describes your level of experience with computer applications including advanced Hydraulics modelling software, web-based GIS applications, MS Office, MicroStation, PDF viewers and editors?

+ None

+ Less than 1 Year

+ 1-2 Years

+ 2-3 Years

+ 3-4 Years

+ 4-5 Years

+ 5 or More Years

08

Explain how you have experience with computer applications including advanced Hydraulics modelling software, web-based GIS applications, MS Office, MicroStation, PDF viewers and editors.

09

Which of the following best describes your level of experience applying engineering principles to complex design situations and making sound recommendations and decisions using guidelines, performance metrics and sound engineering judgement?

+ None

+ Less than 1 Year

+ 1-2 Years

+ 2-3 Years

+ 3-4 Years

+ 4-5 Years

+ 5 or More Years

10

Explain how you have experience applying engineering principles to complex design situations and making sound recommendations and decisions using guidelines, performance metrics and sound engineering judgement.

11

Which of the following best describes your level of experience conducting activities to meet established goals while ensuring project quality and compliance?

+ None

+ Less than 1 Year

+ 1-2 Years

+ 2-3 Years

+ 3-4 Years

+ 4-5 Years

+ 5 or More Years

12

Explain how you have experience conducting activities to meet established goals while ensuring project quality and compliance.

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Employer

State of North Carolina

Website

http://www.ncdot.gov/

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