District Engineer

Agency
Dept of Transportation

Division
State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

Job Classification Title
Engineering Supervisor III (NS)

Position Number


Grade
NC23

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.

This is an Engineering Supervisor III position that involves general administrative responsibilities and specialized professional supervision in highway engineering. Serves as the District Engineer for Mecklenburg County. Will manage and coordinate construction and contract administration within the District. Directly supervises engineers, technicians and clerical staff and provides technical assistance on engineering problems. Supervises development of secondary road programs and preparation of plans for Division projects. Directs the review of plans for subdivisions and various types of permits and encroachments. Responds to inquiries from the public and local officials. Coordinates with local municipalities on zoning review cases. Acts as point of contact for municipalities and public. This position is located in the Mecklenburg County District 2 Office.

Management prefers applicants with the ability to legally operate a motor vehicle.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Grade: NC23: Salary Range: $81,620 - $159,158

Management prefers applicants with the following:

• Experience in the management of multiple projects and scheduling and directing multiple work crews
• Experience in contract administration for Division and locally managed projects (federal and state funded) in accordance with established state and federal policies, procedures and guidelines, including thorough knowledge of NC DOT and FHWA Policies, Procedures and guidelines, as well as established practices and principles of Transportation Engineering
• Experience in the supervision, direction, management and training of subordinate employees to achieve established project delivery metrics

• Customer service experience with internal and external customers including Division personnel and management, Municipal and County governments, consultants and contractors, elected officials and the general public including explaining engineering concepts to various customer groups

• Experience in reviewing project plans and specifications for locally managed projects, subdivisions, right of way encroachments and driveway permit applications for compliance with all applicable design and safety standards

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 five (5) years of progressively responsible experience including three (3) years of supervisory 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.

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.

Recruiter:
Pamela Hines Aldridge

Email:

DOT-WorkdayJobRecruitment@ncdot.gov