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Planning and Environmental Engineer

Salary

$67,852.00 - $118,741.00 Annually

Location

Wake County, NC

Job Type

Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

25-10502

Department

Dept of Transportation

Division

Transit

Opening Date

09/10/2025

Closing Date

9/24/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Class Title

Engineer III

Position Number

60029095

Salary Grade

NC20

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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 role will directly supervise an Aviation Planner position.

Salary Range $67,852 – $118,741

This is a repost. Previous applicants are still being considered and do not need to reapply.

The N.C. Department of Transportation (NCDOT) Division of Aviation, a recognized leader in air mobility innovation, promotes the economic well-being of North Carolina by developing a safe and robust air transportation system. As the state’s aviation authority, the division manages state and federal airport infrastructure development grant projects, in collaboration with local government owners of the state’s 72 public airports, the integration of advanced air mobility and unmanned aircraft systems for business and government use, airport professional development, aviation business and workforce development and flight services for state agencies.

The Planning and Environmental Engineer, Engineer III, reports to the Deputy Director of Programs and Planning at the NCDOT Division of Aviation. This position will serve as the division’s program manager for the administration and oversight of the State Aid to Airports Program and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Block Grant Program for North Carolina as it relates to planning and environmental requirements. This position works with all 72 public and private airports and provides support with airport planning and environmental issues related to airports.

The Aviation Environmental and Planning Engineer will:

+ Oversee the preparation of issue papers on policies, procedures, and guidelines for planning and environmental program areas.

+ Manage the division responsibilities under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) for general aviation airport projects and emerging technology (advanced air mobility) projects statewide.

+ Lead the completion of statewide or regional plans and planning efforts. This may include the statewide aviation system plan, statewide plans and studies related to Advanced Air Mobility, or other special studies and research projects focused on aspects of aviation, multimodal and intermodal movement of people and goods.

Administer the state’s cooperative services agreement with the US Department of Agriculture to provide Wildlife Hazard management, training, and mitigation to NC airports.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

Management prefers applicants with the following:

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

+ Experience in planning and/or environmental roles related to transportation projects.

+ Experience independently making final recommendations that require specialized engineering and/or program knowledge.

+ Experience in customer service-related scenarios resolving problems that involve complex engineering concepts to various customer groups, especially regarding planning and environmental matters.

+ Experience with computer and software including Microsoft Office software, SAP, CADD, MS Project/Scheduling and GIS.

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 and four (4) years of progressively responsible experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Supplemental and Contact Information

Valencia Smith 919-814-0566

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

Which of the following best describes your level of experience in 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 or More Years

04

Explain how you have experience in planning, developing, scheduling, tracking, and completing projects independently or with limited supervision.

05

Which of the following best describes your level of experience in planning and environmental roles related to transportation projects?

+ None

+ Less than 1 Year

+ 1-2 Years

+ 2-3 Years

+ 3-4 Years

+ 4 or More Years

06

Explain how you have experience in planning and environmental roles related to transportation projects.

07

Which of the following best describes your level of experience independently making final recommendations that require specialized engineering and/or program knowledge.

+ None

+ Less than 1 Year

+ 1-2 Years

+ 2-3 Years

+ 3-4 Years

+ 4 or More Years

08

Explain how you have experience independently making final recommendations that require specialized engineering and/or program knowledge.

09

Which of the following best describes your level of experience in scenarios resolving problems that involve complicated engineering concepts to various customer groups, especially regarding planning and environmental matters?

+ None

+ Less than 1 Year

+ 1-2 Years

+ 2-3 Years

+ 3-4 Years

+ 4 or More Years

10

Explain how you have experience in scenarios resolving problems that involve complicated engineering concepts to various customer groups, especially regarding planning and environmental matters.

11

Which of the following best describes your level of experience with computer software including Microsoft Office software, SAP, CADD, MS Project/Scheduling and GIS?

+ None

+ Less than 1 Year

+ 1-2 Years

+ 2-3 Years

+ 3-4 Years

+ 4 or More Years

12

Explain how you have experience with computer software including Microsoft Office software, SAP, CADD, MS Project/Scheduling and GIS.

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Employer

State of North Carolina

Website

http://www.ncdot.gov/

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