Engineer I (Assistant District Engineer) - Division 11 - District 2

State of North Carolina

13h

About The Position

It’s the mission of the NC Department of Transportation to connect people, products and places safely and efficiently with customer focus, accountability, and environmental sensitivity to enhance the economy and vitality of North Carolina. We encourage you to consider joining NCDOT where our work not only serves the citizens of North Carolina but has an impact on our world through all modes of transportation.

Please note that all positions close at 12:00 AM on the posted closing date. You must apply by 11:59 PM prior to the posted closing date. Position will serve as an Assistant District Engineer in the Boone District Office. This position is primarily responsible for the review and approval of driveway permits, encroachment agreements, subdivision plans, and road additions, with additional responsibilities and duties assigned as needed. Position will supervise Engineering Technicians including the distribution of workload, tracking of permits as they move through the review and approval process, and performance evaluation. Will perform on-site inspections for compliance to NCDOT specifications for driveway permits, encroachments, and subdivisions. Will perform field inspections and prepare deficiency letters as it relates to road additions. Must be able to read and interpret constructions plans. Must be able to effectively communicate with engineers, developers, members of the public, public officials, and other personnel. Must have the ability to review driveway permit and encroachments plans, identify areas that are not in compliance with NCDOT standards, and respond to the applicant with a list of deficiencies. Position requires excellent organizational and time-management skills to ensure permits, agreements, and projects are completed accurately and in a timely manner. Position requires the ability to write memos and reports that clearly convey technical information and engineering concepts.

Requirements

• Computer experience including office software and drafting software
• Knowledge of engineering standards, policies, and procedures related to transportation
• Experience in customer service related to resolving problems that involves explaining complicated engineering concepts to various customer groups
• Experience writing memos, reports, and emails that clearly convey technical information and engineering concepts
• Experience working in a team environment to complete assignments
• Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field of engineering from an appropriately accredited institution; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• May require registration as a professional engineer by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors

Responsibilities

• Review and approval of driveway permits, encroachment agreements, subdivision plans, and road additions
• Supervise Engineering Technicians including the distribution of workload, tracking of permits as they move through the review and approval process, and performance evaluation
• Perform on-site inspections for compliance to NCDOT specifications for driveway permits, encroachments, and subdivisions
• Perform field inspections and prepare deficiency letters as it relates to road additions
• Read and interpret constructions plans
• Effectively communicate with engineers, developers, members of the public, public officials, and other personnel
• Review driveway permit and encroachments plans, identify areas that are not in compliance with NCDOT standards, and respond to the applicant with a list of deficiencies
• Write memos and reports that clearly convey technical information and engineering concepts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level