Assistant District Engineer

About the role

• Agency
• Dept of Transportation
• Division
• State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys
• Job Classification Title
• Engineer I (NS)
• Position Number
• 60021137
• Grade
• NC16

Description of Work

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.

This position will be located in Albemarle at the NCDOT District 1 office and will assist in reviewing driveway permits, encroachments, evaluating daily roadway inspection reports; reviewing contractors claims for additional contract time or compensation, computing water velocities and depths needed to analyze ditches, channels and pipes, conducting engineering studies and projects, preparing technical letters and reports, attend planning/zoning meetings, and provide DOT comments to developers.

Evaluate data collected by field personnel and incorporate the information into transportation studies; review contract plans, specifications, materials testing results, agreements or provisions for accuracy and completeness; develop and maintain official records of the State road system; monitor and report project status; and assigning work to technicians.

Review subdivision plans, outdoor advertising, and junkyard permits, oversize and overweight permits, road additions/deletions, R/W disposals. Assist higher level engineers in the implementation and administration of roadway and structure construction projects awarded to private contractors. Work may include other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Employee must have considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of Civil Engineering, including highway construction and maintenance methods and techniques. Must have the ability to read and interpret highway construction plans and analyze and solve difficult highway maintenance and construction problems.

Must have the ability to communicate orally and in writing with DOT staff and employees, Governmental Officials, Private Engineers and Developers, and the general public. Experience with personnel management is preferred. Must have the ability to operate computer using Microsoft and SAP applications.

Employee will be subject to outside environmental conditions, noise and traffic hazards and will be required to traverse difficult and steep terrain. Management prefers applicants with the ability to legally operate a motor vehicle.

Salary Grade

NC16 / Salary Range: $57,983- $101,470

Management prefers applicants with the following

• Computer experience including office software and drafting software
• Experience applying engineering concepts to solve basic engineering problems
• 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

Minimum Education and Experience

• 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 the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Bachelor's degree in an applicable field of engineering from an appropriately accredited institution; 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.
• In accordance with the Governor's Executive Order 303, our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice-involved. We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified.
• It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application.