Staff Engineer

Location: Wake County, NC

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

Agency

Dept of Transportation

Division

State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

Job Classification Title

Engineer III (NS)

Position Number

65002114

Grade

NC20

About Us

It’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

Please note that all positions close at 12:00 AM on the posted closing date. You must apply by 11:59 PM prior to the posted closing date.

The Preconstruction Division provides project and program management services, professional and technical contract support, planning, analysis, and design functions for all modes of the Department. The Division supports overall program and project delivery department wide, offering specialized expertise from early planning and preconstruction through construction.

We are looking for a Division Staff Engineer.

In this role you will:

•work collaboratively with the Division Director and division leadership to advance Division priorities.
•perform research and analysis, recommendation development, resource planning, communication strategies, change management, implementation, performance tracking, and overall operational support.
•support digital delivery, modern workflow advancement, and organizational readiness.
•coordinate project management and project team training programs.
•plan and execute conferences and knowledge sharing events, produce internal and external communications, and organize content for recurring meetings with internal teams and external partners.
•blend strategic planning with hands on coordination, to ensure smooth operations, effective communication, and continuous improvement Division-wide.
•work autonomously with minimal direct supervision to provide strategic, programmatic, and operational leadership across the Division.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Grade and Salary Range: NC20 $70,478 to $123,336

Management prefers applicants with the following:

• Experience proactively anticipating problems, developing solutions, and resolving unusual and unique problems and situations.
• Experience developing, interpreting, and administering policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Knowledge of professional engineering, techniques, practices, and procedures; NCDOT organizational structures; and budgetary planning.
• Experience establishing and managing priorities, developing work schedules, monitoring schedule and goal progress, and tracking data and activities.
• Experience anticipating and resolving problems, working cooperatively with others, influencing others to achieve results, and enhancing organizational effectiveness and project delivery.

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 four (4) years of progressively responsible experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Necessary Special Requirements

May require registration as a professional engineer by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors.

In accordance with the Governor’s Executive Order 303, our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice-involved. We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified.

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:

Andriette Dana Clifton

Email:

DOT-WorkdayJobRecruitment@ncdot.gov