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New Hanover County, NCtime type:
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JR-105790**Agency**Dept of Transportation**Division**State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys**Job Classification Title**Engineer II (NS)**Position Number**60017035**Grade**NC18It’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**NCDOT’s Division 3 Project Development Unit currently has an opening for a Project Manager – Engineer II.
The Division 3 Project Development Unit delivers a wide range of transportation projects, managing scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk across multiple disciplines. We are seeking an Engineer II to serve as a Project Manager, who will support the development and delivery of preconstruction projects while working closely with senior staff and project managers. This role offers exposure to a wide variety of disciplines, projects, and stakeholders while working as part of a collaborative, supportive team that values professional growth and work-life balance.
Key Responsibilities:
• Assist in the delivery of STIP and non-STIP projects from development through construction, ensuring adherence to scope, schedule, and budget.
• Lead and support multi-disciplinary teams in preparing engineering analyses, design products, special provisions, quantities, plans, and contract documents.
• Prepare and review engineering plans and technical data for completeness, compatibility, and compliance with engineering principles, standards, codes, and design needs.
• Make decisions and recommendations on routine engineering matters and technical designs, under the guidance of senior staff and project managers.
• Provide input on project concerns or issues and escalate significant matters as needed.
• Apply basic engineering concepts, practices, and theories to support project planning, design, review, permitting, construction, and maintenance activities.
• Serve as a contributing member of project teams and assist in developing project solutions.
• Promote program goals and objectives and ensure proper documentation and coverage for assigned projects.
• Manage program initiatives and special assignments as directed, ensuring flexibility to address evolving unit goals and priorities
Compensation & Benefits:
The state of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees.
Some highlights include:
• Twelve (12) holidays/year
• One (1) Personal Observance Day
• Fourteen (14) vacation days/year which increase as length of service increases and accumulates year-to-year
• Twelve (12) sick days/year which are cumulative indefinitely
• Longevity pay lump sum payout yearly based on length of service after
• 401K and 457 plans**Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences****Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies**:Salary Grade: NC18 and Salary Range: $61,545 – $107, 703**Management prefers applicants with the following:*** Experience in reading and interpreting highway construction plans and contracts.* Computer experience including office software and drafting software* Knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering and construction methods, materials and equipment* Customer service experience related to resolving problems and that involves explaining engineering concepts to various customer groups.* Experience in the preparation and review of complex engineering and technical plans and/or data for completeness, compatibility, compliance with engineering principles, standards, codes and design needs.Additional Expectations:The selected Applicant will be expected to safely and legally operate a motor vehicle.
Must be able to read and interpret constructions plans. Must be able to establish and maintain positive lines of communication between other technicians, engineers, contractors, and the public. Position requires excellent organizational and time-management skills to ensure projects are completed accurately and in a timely manner. Position requires the ability to write memos and reports that clearly convey technical information and engineering concepts. Safety shoes required.**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 three (3) 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**It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application.****EEO Statement**The 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr
New Hanover County, NCtime type:
Full timeposted on:
Posted Yesterdaytime left to apply:
End Date: January 15, 2026 (15 days left to apply)job requisition id:
JR-105790**Agency**Dept of Transportation**Division**State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys**Job Classification Title**Engineer II (NS)**Position Number**60017035**Grade**NC18It’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**NCDOT’s Division 3 Project Development Unit currently has an opening for a Project Manager – Engineer II.
The Division 3 Project Development Unit delivers a wide range of transportation projects, managing scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk across multiple disciplines. We are seeking an Engineer II to serve as a Project Manager, who will support the development and delivery of preconstruction projects while working closely with senior staff and project managers. This role offers exposure to a wide variety of disciplines, projects, and stakeholders while working as part of a collaborative, supportive team that values professional growth and work-life balance.
Key Responsibilities:
• Assist in the delivery of STIP and non-STIP projects from development through construction, ensuring adherence to scope, schedule, and budget.
• Lead and support multi-disciplinary teams in preparing engineering analyses, design products, special provisions, quantities, plans, and contract documents.
• Prepare and review engineering plans and technical data for completeness, compatibility, and compliance with engineering principles, standards, codes, and design needs.
• Make decisions and recommendations on routine engineering matters and technical designs, under the guidance of senior staff and project managers.
• Provide input on project concerns or issues and escalate significant matters as needed.
• Apply basic engineering concepts, practices, and theories to support project planning, design, review, permitting, construction, and maintenance activities.
• Serve as a contributing member of project teams and assist in developing project solutions.
• Promote program goals and objectives and ensure proper documentation and coverage for assigned projects.
• Manage program initiatives and special assignments as directed, ensuring flexibility to address evolving unit goals and priorities
Compensation & Benefits:
The state of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees.
Some highlights include:
• Twelve (12) holidays/year
• One (1) Personal Observance Day
• Fourteen (14) vacation days/year which increase as length of service increases and accumulates year-to-year
• Twelve (12) sick days/year which are cumulative indefinitely
• Longevity pay lump sum payout yearly based on length of service after
• 401K and 457 plans**Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences****Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies**:Salary Grade: NC18 and Salary Range: $61,545 – $107, 703**Management prefers applicants with the following:*** Experience in reading and interpreting highway construction plans and contracts.* Computer experience including office software and drafting software* Knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering and construction methods, materials and equipment* Customer service experience related to resolving problems and that involves explaining engineering concepts to various customer groups.* Experience in the preparation and review of complex engineering and technical plans and/or data for completeness, compatibility, compliance with engineering principles, standards, codes and design needs.Additional Expectations:The selected Applicant will be expected to safely and legally operate a motor vehicle.
Must be able to read and interpret constructions plans. Must be able to establish and maintain positive lines of communication between other technicians, engineers, contractors, and the public. Position requires excellent organizational and time-management skills to ensure projects are completed accurately and in a timely manner. Position requires the ability to write memos and reports that clearly convey technical information and engineering concepts. Safety shoes required.**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 three (3) 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**It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application.****EEO Statement**The 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr