Engineer III

Agency

Dept of Transportation

Division

State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

Job Classification Title

Engineer III (NS)

Position Number

60025865

Grade

NC20

About Us

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.

Description of Work

Senior level engineer in the Structures Management Unit Engineering Development Squad. Develops, reviews, and implements policies and procedures for design and construction of highway structures. Formulate calculations for coding in engineering applications, verify design software to ensure computations are performed as intended. Collaborates with and oversees IT staff in developing in-house analysis software. Write and update in-house load rating software manuals. Develop and provide training and technical assistance to engineers involved in the design of highway structures. Develop and write structure design policies and procedures. Update the Structure Design Manuals. Develop and review special provisions for various structure-related items. Develop detailed sketches for engineers and technicians to use in Manual figures and Standard Drawings. Review work of engineers and technicians when tasks are completed. Advise Project Engineer and/or Unit Head with structural analyses and prepare reports for internal and external meetings. Provide critical reviews of proposed changes to AASHTO specifications and interims to ensure NCDOT concurrence. Provide technical advisory support to structure-related research committees and review research reports. Communicate with States, DOT officials, product manufacturers, fabricators, and producers.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Grade: NC20 Salary Range - $67,852.00 - $118,741.00

Management prefers applicants with the following:

• Experience in preparing designs and detailed plans for construction, repair, preservation, and rehabilitation of highway structures.
• Experience evaluating AASHTO Committee on Bridges and Structures ballot items.
• Demonstrated ability developing and writing design policies and procedures.
• Experience in the development or review of software to be used by in-house staff for the analysis, load rating, design and drafting of highway structures.

• Experience in coordinating, facilitating, and participating in a collaborative approach to complete assignments.

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 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.

EEO Statement

T he State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Recruiter:

Keisha Isley

Email:

DOT-WorkdayJobRecruitment@ncdot.gov