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Engineer I

Salary

$54,197.00 - $94,844.00 Annually

Location

Wake County, NC

Job Type

Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

24-08666

Department

Dept of Transportation

Division

State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

Opening Date

07/03/2024

Closing Date

7/12/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Class Title

Engineer I

Position Number

60025951

Section

DOH/Structures Management Unit

Work Location

Wake

Salary Grade

NC16

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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 $54,197.00 - $94,844.00

Serves as an entry level engineer in the Design and Construction Engineering Development Squad. Implement updates to bridge design specifications. Formulate design calculations for engineering applications, verify design software performs computations as intended. Write and update in-house design software manuals. Provide training and technical assistance to Field Operation engineers who are involved in design of bridges, culverts, retaining walls and other structures. Advise internal and external engineers of changes through written and oral communication. Check design calculations for moderately complex and standard structural components of bridges, culverts, retaining walls and other structures. Review work of engineers and technicians when tasks are completed. Develop and write structure management policies and procedures, as directed. Update the Structure Management’s Design Manual. Develop and review special provisions for various structure-related items, as directed. Prepare detailed sketches for technicians to use in revising manual figures and standard drawings. Advise Project Engineer and/or Unit Head with structural analyses and prepare reports for internal and external meetings. Review proposed AASHTO Bridge Design Specifications.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

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

• Knowledge in preparing designs and detailed plans for construction, repair, preservation, and rehabilitation of highway structures.

• Knowledge in performing design calculations for engineering applications and verifying design software.

• Demonstrated ability to develop and write policies and procedures.

• Demonstrated ability to develop and provide training and technical assistance.

• Experience in coordinating and participating in a collaborative approach to complete assignments.

Additional Expectations:

Knowledge of the design and analysis of highway structures and the ability to keep up with current developments and trends in areas of expertise. Ability to prepare and review small or less complex engineering and technical plans and/or data for completeness, compatibility, compliance with engineering principles, standards, codes, and design needs. Ability to express basic engineering concepts and related facts in a clear, concise, and organized manner. Ability to apply mathematical, physical, and engineering sciences to routine services or creative works as consultation, investigation, evaluation, planning and design of engineering/geometric projects. Ability to coordinate and participate in a collaborative approach to the completion of tasks or assignments. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

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

Lindsey McLamb, 919-707-6405

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 the level of knowledge in preparing designs and detailed plans for construction, repair, preservation, and rehabilitation of highway structures?

• None

• Basic

• Intermediate

• Thorough

  03

  Explain how you have knowledge in preparing designs and detailed plans for construction, repair, preservation, and rehabilitation of highway structures.

  04

  Which of the following best describes the level of knowledge in performing design calculations for engineering applications and verifying design software?

• None

• Basic

• Intermediate

• Thorough

  05

  Explain how you have knowledge in performing design calculations for engineering applications and verifying design software.

  06

  Which of the following best describes the level of ability you have demonstrated developing and writing policies and procedures?

• None

• Less than 1 Year

• 1-2 Years

• 2-3 Years

• 3 or More Years

  07

  Explain how you have demonstrated you have the ability to develop and write policies and procedures.

  08

  Which of the following best describes the level of ability you have demonstrated developing and providing training and technical assistance?

• None

• Less than 1 Years

• 1-2 Years

• 2-3 Years

• 3 or More Years

  09

  Explain how you have demonstrated you have the ability to develop and provide training and technical assistance.

  10

  Which of the following best describes the level of experience in coordinating, facilitating and participating in a collaborative approach to complete assignments?

• None

• Less than 1 Year

• 1-2 Years

• 2-3 Years

• 3 or More Years

  11

  Explain how you have experience in coordinating, facilitating and participating in a collaborative approach to complete assignments.

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State of North Carolina

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