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Geotechnical Operations Engineer

Salary

$61,545.00 - $107,703.00 Annually

Location

Wake County, NC

Job Type

Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

25-11376

Department

Dept of Transportation

Division

State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

Opening Date

09/29/2025

Closing Date

10/6/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Class Title

Engineer II

Position Number

60025555

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.

The Geotechnical Engineering Unit collects and analyzes subsurface information and provides geotechnical engineering designs and recommendations for roadways and structures. For more information see the Geotechnical Engineering UnitOverview (https://www.ncdot.gov/divisions/highways/Documents/geotechnical-engineering-information.pdf) andVideo. (https://youtu.be/b4cqkV8faTc)

We are looking for an Engineer II to support the Eastern Region Office of the Geotechnical Engineering Unit by providing intermediate and some senior level engineering related to geotechnical engineering analysis and recommendations for roadways and structures.

In this role you will:

+ complete analysis and recommendations related to temporary shoring, walls, slope stability, settlement, surcharges, axial pile capacity, lateral pile capacity, shallow foundations, undercut, soil improvement, groundwater mitigation, and other geotechnical design aspects related to road and bridge construction.

+ assist with managing and reviewing contractor and consultant submittals.

+ assist with developing scopes of work, requests for proposals, manhour estimates, and cost estimates.

+ evaluate and interpret subsurface conditions

+ use engineering judgment and available resources to solve geotechnical problems

+ prepare recommendations and communicate findings.

+ prepare construction details and provisions to implement recommendations.

+ visit sites to observe existing conditions, foundation installation, vibration monitoring, blasting, and field instrumentation.

+ assist with reviewing consultant analysis and recommendations

+ represent the unit at technical meetings and help with making decisions for the unit related to geotechnical design and their impact on alternative delivery, construction, and maintenance projects.

+ work semi-independently.

+ occasionally travel overnight.

Applicant must be able to legally operate a State-owned vehicle to visit sites.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

Management prefers applicants with the following:

+ Knowledge of the principles and practices of geotechnical engineering to resolve geotechnical challenges related to foundations, vibration, slope stability, walls, roadway subgrades, soft soils, and settlement.

+ Experience performing geotechnical analysis using engineering software and spreadsheets.

+ Demonstrated ability to speak and write clearly and concisely to convey engineering design intent and contract plan details.

+ Demonstrated ability to review work done by others in accordance with applicable codes, design manuals, policy, and procedures (including Contractor submittals pertaining to MSE walls, soil nail walls, soldier pile walls, overhead and cantilevered sign foundations, sound wall foundations, temporary shoring/walls, hammer driving systems, drilled pier installation, pile driving criteria, dynamic pile testing, cross-hole sonic logging, and specialized geotechnical instrumentation)

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

Anita Martinez/[email protected]

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 knowledge of the principles and practices of geotechnical engineering to resolve geotechnical challenges related to foundations, vibration, slope stability, walls, roadway subgrades, soft soils, and settlement?

+ None

+ Basic

+ Intermediate

+ Thorough

04

Explain how you have knowledge of the principles and practices of geotechnical engineering to resolve geotechnical challenges related to foundations, vibration, slope stability, walls, roadway subgrades, soft soils, and settlement.

05

Which of the following best describes your level of experience performing geotechnical analysis using engineering software and spreadsheets?

+ None

+ Less than 1 Year

+ 1-2 Years

+ 2-3 Years

+ 3-4 Years

+ 4-5 Years

+ 5 or More Years

06

Explain how you have experience performing geotechnical analysis using engineering software and spreadsheets.

07

Which of the following best describes the level of ability you have demonstrated to speak and write clearly and concisely to convey engineering design intent in writing and contract plan details?

+ None

+ Basic

+ Intermediate

+ Thorough

08

Explain how you have demonstrated your ability to speak and write clearly and concisely to convey engineering design intent and contract plan details.

09

Which of the following best describes the level of ability you have demonstrated to review work done by others in accordance with applicable codes, design manuals, policy, and procedures (including Contractor submittals pertaining to MSE walls, soil nail walls, soldier pile walls, overhead and cantilevered sign foundations, sound wall foundations, temporary shoring/walls, hammer driving systems, drilled pier installation, pile driving criteria, dynamic pile testing, cross-hole sonic logging, and specialized geotechnical instrumentation)?

+ 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 demonstrated the ability to review work done by others in accordance with applicable codes, design manuals, policy, and procedures (including Contractor submittals pertaining to MSE walls, soil nail walls, soldier pile walls, overhead and cantilevered sign foundations, sound wall foundations, temporary shoring/walls, hammer driving systems, drilled pier installation, pile driving criteria, dynamic pile testing, cross-hole sonic logging, and specialized geotechnical instrumentation).

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State of North Carolina

Website

http://www.ncdot.gov/

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