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

24-11926

Department

Dept of Transportation

Division

State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

Opening Date

09/26/2024

Closing Date

10/3/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Class Title

Engineer III

Position Number

60025946

Salary Grade

NC20

• Description

• Benefits

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

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

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

• Demonstrated ability to review final structure plans and designs for Central and Division Let projects while ensuring plans and designs conform to AASHTO, Federal and State standards, policies and codes.

• Demonstrated ability to perform preliminary bridge engineering, project scoping and plan review for plans prepared by Private Engineering Firms.

• Working knowledge of engineering software including Microstation, Geopak, MS Office, NCBDS, and other design software

• Knowledge of Design Build plan review process and responding to requests for information and questions from other units, agencies and contractors.

• Experience in coordinating design and planning details with other NCDOT Units, Private Engineering Firms, Agencies, or Contractors.

  Management prefers:

Registration as a Professional Engineer in North Carolina. Thorough knowledge and understanding of concepts, and practices, of technical engineering skills and the design and analysis of highway structures and the ability to keep up with current developments and trends in areas of expertise. Thorough knowledge of internal organizational structure, business needs/objectives, budget, planning, legal/public relations considerations, and/or other related factors. Ability to make final approval for complex or a broad variety/scope of program/project specifications for completeness, compatibility, compliance with engineering principles, standards, codes, and design needs. Ability to research alternatives and designs or analyze special details for nonstandard items of work for programs/projects. Ability to determine program/project priorities, processes and procedures. Ability to manage complex or broad variety/scope of programs/projects for completeness, compatibility, compliance with engineering principles and design needs and standards; ability to resolve/approve major project/program changes. Ability to independently make final recommendations and may require ability to make decisions that require specialized engineering and/or program knowledge. Ability to serve as technical expert in the area of assignment and may require ability to represent the agency/university as an expert with regard to compliance with engineering principles, standards, codes, designs and statutes and address conflicting design constraints. Ability to modify delivery, language or content to account for the characteristics and needs of audience. Ability to communicate orally and in documents clearly, concisely and organized manner reports addressing novel or complex engineering concepts and facts such as standards/practices/codes/regulations. Ability to coordinate and communicate with office and field engineers, other DOT units, FHWA and related outside agencies. Ability to participate and lead as needed in the development of long-range strategic goals. Applicant is required to have close visual acuity to perform activities such as: prepare and analyze data & figures and view a personal computer.

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

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

  Which of the following best describes the level of ability you have demonstrated reviewing final structure plans and designs for Central and Division Let projects while ensuring plans and designs conform to AASHTO, Federal and State standards, policies and codes?

• None

• Less than 1 Year

• 1-2 Years

• 2-3 Years

• 3 or More Years

  03

  Explain how you have demonstrated you have the ability to review final structure plans and designs for Central and Division Let projects while ensuring plans and designs conform to AASHTO, Federal and State standards, policies and codes.

  04

  Which of the following best describes the level of ability you have demonstrated performing preliminary bridge engineering, project scoping and plan review for plans prepared by Private Engineering Firms?

• None

• Less than 1 Year

• 1-2 Years

• 2-3 Years

• 3 or More Years

  05

  Explain how you have demonstrated you have the ability to perform preliminary bridge engineering, project scoping and plan review for plans prepared by Private Engineering Firms.

  06

  Which of the following best describes your level of working knowledge of engineering software including Microstation, Geopak, MS Office, NCBDS, and other design software?

• None

• Less than 1 Year

• 1-2 Years

• 2-3 Years

• 3 or More Years

  07

  Explain how you have working knowledge of engineering software including Microstation, Geopak, MS Office, NCBDS, and other design software.

  08

  Which of the following best describes your level of knowledge of Design Build plan review process and responding to requests for information and questions from other units, agencies and contractors?

• None

• Basic

• Intermediate

• Thorough

  09

  Explain how you have knowledge of Design Build plan review process and responding to requests for information and questions from other units, agencies and contractors.

  10

  Which of the following best describes your level of experience in coordinating design and planning details with other NCDOT Units, Private Engineering Firms, Agencies, or Contractors?

• None

• Less than 1 Year

• 1-2 Years

• 2-3 Years

• 3 or More Years

  11

  Explain how you have experience in coordinating design and planning details with other NCDOT Units, Private Engineering Firms, Agencies, or Contractors.

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