State of North Carolina
This position with NCDOT offers full State Benefits , competitive salaries and many career development opportunities.
Anticipated Vacancy 08/30/2025
INTERNAL POSTING-Only temporary or permanent NCDOT employees or layoff candidates with the NC Department of Transportation eligible for RIF priority reemployment consideration as described by GS 126
May Apply
This position is located in Guilford County in the Division 7 Office (Greensboro).
Position will serve as a Project Engineer in the Division 7 Project Development Unit and will assist Division staff by providing project management and engineering support needed to effectively manage project development efforts through coordination with Division Staff, Technical Units, and internal/external partners. This position will manage all aspects of each assigned project from inception to completion including: project feasibility, planning, public involvement, project design, right-of way acquisition, environmental issues, budget and project letting. This position will ensure timely development and delivery within scope, schedule, and budget for each assigned project. This position will communicate verbally and in writing with public officials, consultants, environmental agencies, public and department staff. This position will provide status reports of projects and funding sources to the Project Development Team Lead, Division Project Development Engineer, and the Division Engineer on a regular basis.
Management Prefers Applicants With The Following
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
Additional Expectations
Additional skills necessary to adequately perform the required assignments include technical writing, public speaking with both technical and nontechnical individuals and groups, clear and timely written and verbal communication skills with internal and external customers such as local governments, private consulting firms, and the public. In addition, proficiency in or the ability to become proficient in the Department's SAP Financial Management and STaRS Project Management Systems is necessary. Selected applicant will be expected to legally operate a motor vehicle.
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 oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for detail.
Bachelors 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.
Supplemental Contact Information:
LaPortia McKinley (336) 487-0000
It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application.
NCDOT will not accept See Attached or See Resume in lieu of education and work experience completed on the application. If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the posting date will be accepted. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Anticipated Vacancy 08/30/2025
INTERNAL POSTING-Only temporary or permanent NCDOT employees or layoff candidates with the NC Department of Transportation eligible for RIF priority reemployment consideration as described by GS 126
May Apply
This position is located in Guilford County in the Division 7 Office (Greensboro).
Position will serve as a Project Engineer in the Division 7 Project Development Unit and will assist Division staff by providing project management and engineering support needed to effectively manage project development efforts through coordination with Division Staff, Technical Units, and internal/external partners. This position will manage all aspects of each assigned project from inception to completion including: project feasibility, planning, public involvement, project design, right-of way acquisition, environmental issues, budget and project letting. This position will ensure timely development and delivery within scope, schedule, and budget for each assigned project. This position will communicate verbally and in writing with public officials, consultants, environmental agencies, public and department staff. This position will provide status reports of projects and funding sources to the Project Development Team Lead, Division Project Development Engineer, and the Division Engineer on a regular basis.
Management Prefers Applicants With The Following
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
Additional Expectations
Additional skills necessary to adequately perform the required assignments include technical writing, public speaking with both technical and nontechnical individuals and groups, clear and timely written and verbal communication skills with internal and external customers such as local governments, private consulting firms, and the public. In addition, proficiency in or the ability to become proficient in the Department's SAP Financial Management and STaRS Project Management Systems is necessary. Selected applicant will be expected to legally operate a motor vehicle.
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 oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for detail.
Bachelors 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.
Supplemental Contact Information:
LaPortia McKinley (336) 487-0000
It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application.
NCDOT will not accept See Attached or See Resume in lieu of education and work experience completed on the application. If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the posting date will be accepted. #J-18808-Ljbffr