Engineer III

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Engineer III

Salary

$65,876.00 - $115,283.00 Annually

Location

Wake County, NC

Job Type

Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

24-11884

Department

Dept of Transportation

Division

State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

Opening Date

09/23/2024

Closing Date

10/4/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Class Title

Engineer III

Position Number

60029326

Salary Grade

NC20

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Description of Work

Salary Grade: NC20 Salary Range: $65,876.00 - $115,283.00

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

The Roadway Design Unit is comprised of a diverse team whose primary purposes are to produce and review roadway design plans, lighting and electrical plans, and provide technical expertise on these subjects to internal and external partners. For more information about the Unit, please watch this video.

In this position you will:

• serve as an advanced level engineer on the Research, Standards, and Innovation Team to assist in the research of local, state, and national roadway design guidance and practices.

• analyze research, especially as it compares to current NCDOT design guidance and practices and assist in the development of technical reports conveying the findings of the research.

• assist the Team Lead with making recommendations to the Unit and Department leadership on updates to design guidance and practices, and lead efforts to respond to roadway design related inquiries from internal and external customers.

• assist in coordination with Roadway Design staff, other technical disciplines, Divisions, and private engineering firms as a part of ongoing maintenance of roadway design guidance such as the Roadway Design Manual.

• develop roadway design plans and calculation of quantities, as needed.

• assist in the development of training materials on roadway design guidance and best practices.

• assist the Team Lead with identification of professional development needs/opportunities, and provide direct training to lower-level engineers, Transportation Engineering Associates, and interns.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

Applicants must submit an application that clearly reflects work experience that demonstrates the following:

• Experience in the development and review of roadway design plans and details to determine compliance and compatibility with construction and engineering principles and maintenance standards, codes, designs, and statutes.

• Knowledge of civil engineering principles (especially as it relates to highway design), AASHTO guidance, NCDOT Roadway Design Manual, Bridge Policy, NCDOT Standard Drawings and Specifications, and NCDOT policies and procedures.

• Knowledge of Bentley highway design software and workspaces (MicroStation, Geopak, Open Roads Designer, and Corridor Modeling).

• Experience facilitating meetings, setting project/team goals, and tracking progress of goals to ensure timely completion.

• Demonstrated ability to communicate technical information in an effective, clear, concise, and organized manner (both orally and in writing); consulting with higher-level engineers on technical matters; and training of lower-level engineers.

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. 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, 919-707-6202

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

  Which of the following best describes your level of experience in the development and review of roadway design plans and details to determine compliance and compatibility with construction and engineering principles and maintenance standards, codes, designs, and statutes?

• None

• Less than 1 Year

• 1-2 Years

• 2-3 Years

• 3-4 Years

• 4-5 Years

• 5 or More Years

  03

  Explain how you have experience developing and reviewing roadway design plans and details to determine compliance and compatibility with construction and engineering principles and maintenance standards, codes, designs, and statutes.

  04

  Which of the following best describes your level of knowledge of civil engineering principles (especially as it relates to highway design), AASHTO guidance, NCDOT Roadway Design Manual, Bridge Policy, NCDOT Standard Drawings and Specifications, and NCDOT policies and procedures?

• None

• Basic

• Intermediate

• Thorough

  05

  Explain how you have knowledge of civil engineering principles (especially as it relates to highway design), AASHTO guidance, the NCDOT Roadway Design Manual, Standard Drawings and Specifications and NCDOT policies and procedures.

  06

  Which of the following best describes your level of knowledge of Bentley highway design software and workspaces (MicroStation, Geopak, Open Roads Designer, and Corridor Modeling)?

• None

• Basic

• Intermediate

• Thorough

  07

  Explain how you have knowledge of Bentley highway design software and workspaces (MicroStation, Geopak, Open Roads Designer, and Corridor Modeling).

  08

  Which of the following best describes your level of experience facilitating meetings, setting project/team goals and tracking progress of goals to ensure timely completion?

• None

• Less than 1 Year

• 1-2 Years

• 2-3 Years

• 3-4 Years

• 4-5 Years

• 5 or More Years

  09

  Explain you have experience facilitating meetings, setting project/team goals and tracking progress of goals to ensure timely completion.

  10

  Which of the following best describes the level of ability you have demonstrated communicating technical information in an effective, clear, concise, and organized manner (both orally and in writing); consulting with higher-level engineers on technical matters; and training of lower-level engineers?

• None

• Basic

• Intermediate

• Thorough

  11

  Explain how you have demonstrated you have the ability to communicate technical information in an effective, clear, concise, and organized manner (both orally and in writing); consulting with higher-level engineers on technical matters; and training of lower-level engineers.

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State of North Carolina

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Website

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