Engineering Supervisor I

Agency

Dept of Transportation

Division

State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

Job Classification Title

Engineering Supervisor I (S)

Position Number

60019808

Grade

NC21

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

This position serves as the County Maintenance Engineer for Guilford County (B). This position is responsible for overseeing various aspects of highway maintenance operations. It involves technical, supervisory, administrative, and professional engineering responsibilities in addition to requiring expertise in planning, organizing, coordinating, and directing key functions within the department. The individual in this role will supervise multiple components of an engineering-oriented program and perform complex, high-level engineering tasks within the assigned area. Additionally, they will provide technical expertise and leadership while assisting program management with daily operations, quality assurance, staff development, and human resource functions. A significant part of the role includes interpreting and managing the Highway Maintenance Improvement Program (HMIP) in conjunction with the Roadway Maintenance Improvement Program (RMIP) to ensure optimal budget allocation, personnel management, and future maintenance needs. This position also requires analyzing NCDOT mid-grade spot safety projects, determining material requirements, and ensuring timely completion. The employee will be responsible for developing cost estimates while adhering to budgetary constraints and fostering collaboration across teams to enhance efficiency.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Grade and Salary Range: NC21 $67,996 - $132,593

Management prefers applicants with the following:

• Experience in the management of multiple projects and scheduling and directing multiple work crews
• Experience in the use of professional engineering skills and knowledge to troubleshoot and solve highway maintenance problems
• Experience in tracking cost expenditures in various account systems on multiple large projects
• Experience in conducting meetings with employees, citizens and public officials to conduct investigations and resolve various issues
• Customer service experience related to resolving problems that involve explaining engineering concepts to various customer groups .

Additional Expectations:

The selected applicant will be expected to legally operate a motor vehicle. Safety toe shoes are needed for this position. Prefer experience with SAP/R3.

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 two (2) 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:

Eboneze James

Email:

DOT-WorkdayJobRecruitment@ncdot.gov