Assistant Bridge Programs Engineer (Division 11) / Engineer II

This position with NCDOT offers full State Benefits , competitive salaries and many career development opportunities.

This position will assist the Bridge Program Manager and the project development unit in providing management of bridge and roadway projects within Division 11.  This position will provide the engineering support needed to effectively manage and coordinate the project development and design efforts between NCDOT, Consultant Engineering Firms and Support staff.  This includes but is not limited to preliminary scoping of projects, setting up project delivery dates, funding requests, reviewing project designs, coordinating utility relocations, project estimates, assist with Right of Way issues, manage and oversee consultant engineering firms, prepare for and attend public meetings, communicate verbally and in writing with public officials, consultant and NCDOT personnel, environmental and other agencies as well as the general public.

This position provides engineering and design guidance to departmental engineering staff, private engineering firms and local municipalities and serves as a liaison between these firms and municipalities and Division staff. This position will provide status reports of projects and funding sources to the Bridge Program Manager and project development staff on a regular basis.  These duties are included to provide the support needed to ensure projects stay on scope, schedule and budget while minimizing and managing risks.

Applicants must submit an application that clearly reflects work experience that demonstrates the following:

• Experience planning, developing, scheduling, tracking, and completing projects independently or with limited supervision.

• Experience making recommendations and decisions for simple or complex project development based on reviewing plans for completeness, compliance with engineering principles, standards, and design needs.

• Experience in leading multiple projects, scheduling and directing multiple work crews.

• Demonstrated ability in coordinating with multidisciplinary staff on technical matters and training lower-level engineers.

• Experience in the development and/or review of engineered design plans and details to determine compliance and compatibility with construction and engineering principles.

Additional Expectations:

Preference will be given to registered Professional Engineers.  Employee will traverse uneven and difficult terrain.  The selected applicant will be expected to legally operate a motor vehicle in all kinds of weather including snow and ice.

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.

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.

For more information, please contact Sadie Schneider at (336)903-9119.

Applicants must meet both the minimum requirements and all posted Knowledge, Skills and Ability requirements to be considered Qualified for the position. 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.