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Engineer I

Salary

$54,197.00 - $94,844.00 Annually

Location

Jackson County, NC

Job Type

Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

24-07747

Department

Dept of Transportation

Division

State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

Opening Date

06/27/2024

Closing Date

7/10/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Class Title

Engineer I

Position Number

60026501

Salary Grade

NC16

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• Benefits

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Description of Work

This position with NCDOT offers full State Benefits (https://oshr.nc.gov/state-employee-resources/benefits) , competitive salaries and many career development opportunities.

• Salary Grade: NC16 * Salary Range: $54,197 - $94,844

  This is an Entry Level Engineer position and will serve as an assistant to the DDC Engineer. Will assist with roadway design on division managed projects and assist higher level engineers with calculations, providing estimates for quantities and project costs as well as assisting in comparison estimates for private engineering firms. Will assist in checking plans and reviewing submittals from private engineering firms. Will supervise lower level technicians and attends project meetings as needed. This position is located in Jackson County with the DDC-Project Development Unit.

Employee must have the ability to respond to the public, local government agencies, Raleigh-based staff and private engineering firms regarding the status and design aspects of highway projects within the Division. Working knowledge of transportation design in accordance with AASHTO guidelines and NCDOT policies and procedures. Have experience in reviewing and checking transportation plans and calculations. Be proficient with various computer applications including MS Office, Microstation, Geopak and corridor modeling. Have the ability to budget time and coordinate schedules with others.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

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

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of Civil Engineering

• Experience in reading and interpreting highway construction plans and contracts

• Experience in performing engineering analysis and preparing technical reports

• Considerable knowledge of mathematical functions including algebra, geometry, and trigonometry

• Experience using computers or electronic tablets

Additional Expectations:

Be able to transverse steep and uneven terrain.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

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; 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 and Contact Information

Laura Phillips at 828-586-2141

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.

NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments:

There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.

For permanent and time-limited appointments:

Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.

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I understand in order to be qualified for this position, the description of my work experience must clearly reflect the required education and experience as well as the posted knowledge, skills and abilities for this position. I have included all of this information within my application. (If you haven't completed the application requirements, please return to your application to finish it before submitting your application.)

• Yes

• No

  02

  Which of the following best describes your level of knowledge of the principles and practices of Civil Engineering?

• None

• Basic

• Intermediate

• Thorough

  03

  Explain how you have knowledge of the principles and practices of Civil Engineering.

  04

  Which of the following best describes your level of experience in reading and interpreting highway construction plans and contracts?

• None

• Less than 1 year

• 1 - 2 years

• 2 - 3 years

• 3 or more years

  05

  Explain how you have experience in reading and interpreting highway construction plans and contracts.

  06

  Which of the following best describes your level of experience in performing engineering analysis and preparing technical reports?

• None

• Less than 1 Year

• 1-2 Years

• 2-3 Years

• 3 or More Years

  07

  Explain how you have experience in performing engineering analysis and preparing technical reports.

  08

  Which of the following best describes your level of knowledge of mathematical functions, including algebra, geometry and trigonometry?

• None

• Limited

• Intermediate

• Advanced

  09

  Explain how you have knowledge of mathematical functions, including algebra, geometry and trigonometry.

  10

  Which of the following best describes your level of experience using computers or electronic tablets?

• None

• Limited

• Intermediate

• Advanced

  11

  Explain how you have experience using computers or electronic tablets.

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State of North Carolina

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