Project Engineer – Division 9 Project Development

State of North Carolina

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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. This is a repost, all previous applicants must reapply to be considered. This posting is for an Engineer III position located in Forsyth County in the Division 9 Project Development Office. This position will serve as a Project Engineer in the Project Development Unit and assist division staff by coordinating the planning and design of Division managed transportation projects. Work includes oversight and review of the preparation of contract documents, engineering estimates, specifications, standard drawings, and special construction details as well as developing and implementing measures to control project costs. This position will track all aspects of each assigned project from conception to completion including project feasibility, planning, public involvement, project design, right-of way acquisition, environmental issues, budget and project letting to ensure timely delivery of projects and programs. This position will provide engineering and design guidance to departmental engineering staff and private engineering firms serving as a liaison between these firms and the Division and provide status reports of projects and funding sources to the Division Project Development Engineer and the Division Engineer on a regular basis. The successful applicant for this position must possess the ability to promote a safe work environment. Must be able to use engineering judgment while conducting engineering studies and preparing geometric designs. Ability to write contracts, specifications, special provisions and interpret policies, procedures and regulations. The selected applicant must have experience in reading and interpreting roadway and bridge construction plans and highway engineering calculations. Work is subject to both inside and outside environmental conditions. Selected applicant will be expected to legally operate a motor vehicle. Safety toe shoes required. State of North Carolina registered Professional Engineer's License preferred by management.

Requirements

• Ability to promote a safe work environment.
• Must be able to use engineering judgment while conducting engineering studies and preparing geometric designs.
• Ability to write contracts, specifications, special provisions and interpret policies, procedures and regulations.
• Experience in reading and interpreting roadway and bridge construction plans and highway engineering calculations.
• Selected applicant will be expected to legally operate a motor vehicle.
• Safety toe shoes required.
• 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.
• May require registration as a professional engineer by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with private engineering firms for review and approval of design plans
• Knowledge of NCDOT programming, planning, scheduling and funding procedures
• Experience making recommendations and decisions for simple or complex projects
• Experience planning, developing, scheduling, tracking, and completing projects independently or with limited supervision
• Experience assimilating large amounts of data to properly plan, prioritize, track progress and monitor various projects and programs within the NCDOT
• State of North Carolina registered Professional Engineer's License preferred by management.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the planning and design of Division managed transportation projects.
• Oversight and review of the preparation of contract documents, engineering estimates, specifications, standard drawings, and special construction details.
• Developing and implementing measures to control project costs.
• Track all aspects of each assigned project from conception to completion including project feasibility, planning, public involvement, project design, right-of way acquisition, environmental issues, budget and project letting to ensure timely delivery of projects and programs.
• Provide engineering and design guidance to departmental engineering staff and private engineering firms serving as a liaison between these firms and the Division.
• Provide status reports of projects and funding sources to the Division Project Development Engineer and the Division Engineer on a regular basis.

Benefits

• Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more.

What This Job Offers

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