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Engineer II

Salary

$61,545.00 - $107,703.00 Annually

Location

Wake County, NC

Job Type

Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

25-11405

Department

Dept of Transportation

Division

State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

Opening Date

09/30/2025

Closing Date

10/6/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Class Title

Engineer II

Position Number

60025912

Salary Grade

NC18

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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: NC18 Salary Range: $61,545.00-107,703.00

Positions 60025912 and 60025878 will be filled from this posting. You only have to apply once to be considered for both positions.

Performs the more complex duties in the engineering squad involved in utilization of private engineering firms for bridge design/plan preparation. Investigates resolution of plan/construction conflicts. Evaluates nonstandard structure designs/details proposed by private engineering firms. Develops man hours/cost estimates for work prepared by private engineering firms. Performs engineering computations on special projects as requested by other units. Works with lower level staff members giving technical advice, helping to complete special assignments, and reviewing work for completeness, accuracy and compliance with DOT policies and practices. Attends meetings representing the Structure Management Unit on design and construction concerns.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

Management prefers applicants that demonstrate the following:

+ Experience in reviewing highway structure plans to ensure conformance with NCDOT standards, policies and federal standards.

+ Experience in reviewing plans prepared by private engineering firms for design-bid-build and design-build projects.

+ Working knowledge of preparing man-day and construction cost estimates for structure plans prepared by in-house or private engineering firms.

+ Experience in resolving plan errors and responding to request for information from other NCDOT units, private engineering firms and contractors.

+ Working knowledge of engineering software including Microstation, Geopak, and MS Office software.

Additional Expectations:

A thorough knowledge of policies, procedures and current NCDOT structure standards in relation to various highway related structure types. Ability to apply technical engineering skill and knowledge to different design and analysis tasks. Ability to use various engineering software including Microstation, Geopak, and MS Office software. Effective and timely communication with private engineering firms, other NCDOT departments and other team members. Ability to make decisions and take action consistent with available facts, constraints, and with anticipation of consequences

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 three (3) 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

Lindsey McLamb; 919-707-6405

Applicants must meet both the minimum requirements and all posted Knowledge, Skills and Ability 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 as well as the posted knowledge, skills and abilities for this position. 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 reviewing highway structure plans to ensure conformance with NCDOT standards, policies and federal standards?

+ None

+ Less than 1 Year

+ 1-2 Years

+ 2-3 Years

+ 3 or More Years

04

Explain how you have experience in reviewing highway structure plans and ensured conformance with NCDOT standards, policies and federal standards.

05

Which of the following best describes your level of experience in reviewing plans prepared by private engineering firms for design-bid-build and design-build projects?

+ None

+ Less than 1 Year

+ 1-2 Years

+ 2-3 Years

+ 3 or More Years

06

Explain how you have reviewed plans prepared by private engineering firms for design-bid-build and design-build projects.

07

Which of the following best describes your level of working knowledge of preparing man-day and construction cost estimates for structure plans prepared by in-house or private engineering firms?

+ None

+ Basic

+ Intermediate

+ Thorough

08

Explain how you have working knowledge of preparing man-day of construction cost estimates for structure plans prepared by in-house or private engineering firms.

09

Which of the following best describes your level of experience in resolving plan errors and responding to request for information from other NCDOT units, private engineering firms and contractors?

+ None

+ Less than 1 Year

+ 1-2 Years

+ 2-3 Years

+ 3 or More Years

10

Explain how you have experience resolving plan errors and responding to requests for information from other NCDOT units, private engineering firms and contractors.

11

Which of the following best describes your level of working knowledge of engineering software including Microstation (OpenBridge), Geopak, and MS Office software.

+ None

+ Basic

+ Intermediate

+ Thorough

12

Explain how you have working knowledge of engineering software including Microstation (OpenBridge), Geopak, and MS Office software.

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State of North Carolina

Website

http://www.ncdot.gov/

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