Engineer II - Senior Assistant Division Design Engineer

State of North Carolina

$63K — $111K *
Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited institution.
  • 3 years of progressively responsible engineering experience.
  • Registration as a professional engineer preferred.
  • Proficiency in engineering software: MicroStation, GEOPAK, OpenRoads Designer.
  • Experience in supervising engineers and technicians.

Responsibilities

  • Assist DDC Engineer in producing roadway design plans and estimates.
  • Create construction documents and conduct erosion control design.
  • Review and critique work from internal teams and private firms.
  • Manage all aspects of project development including planning and design.
  • Develop and review estimates for roadway projects based on bid pricing.
  • Set and maintain project schedules, adjusting as necessary.
  • Provide training on design methods and software applications.

Benefits

  • Additional state agency benefits may be available.
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth.
  • Training provided to enhance engineering skills and software proficiency.
  • Flexible working conditions considering safety regulations.
Full Job Description
Agency
Dept of Transportation

Division
State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

Job Classification Title
Engineer II (NS)

Position Number


Grade
NC18

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.

ANTICIPATED VACANCY 8/1/2026

This posting is for an Engineer II position in the Division 5 Project Development unit. The position will serve as the Senior Assistant to the DDC Engineer in the production of roadway design plans and estimates, creating construction documents, design and review erosion control, hydraulics, pavement marking and roadway plans from inception through final construction in accordance with NCDOT policy manuals, standards and specifications. This position requires the ability to review and critique work completed by internal team members or Private Engineering Firms (PEFs) as part of roadway project development. Duties include the effective use of engineering software, including but not limited to MicroStation, GEOPAK, and OpenRoads Designer. This position will manage and coordinate all aspects of project development including planning and design while aiming to keep projects within scope, schedule, and budget. Additional responsibilities include developing and reviewing estimates for roadway projects - including construction and Right-of-Way (ROW) costs - based on recent NCDOT bid pricing. The engineer must be capable of setting and maintaining project schedules, as well as identifying and addressing changes as they arise. The engineer will provide training to team members in design methods, software applications, cost estimating, and other related duties.

Additional Expectations:

Selected applicant will be expected to legally operate a motor vehicle. Safety toe shoes are required.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies:

Salary Grade and Salary Range: NC18 / $63,927 - $111,871

Management prefers applicants with the following:
  • Experience in the oversite of subordinate Engineers and Technicians
  • Experience in the use of professional engineering principles and practices to troubleshoot and solve roadway design challenges
  • Demonstrated ability to prepare and review moderately complex engineering and technical plans and/or data for completeness, compatibility, compliance with engineering principles, standards, codes and design needs.
  • Experience with interpreting and communicating verbally and in writing details of plans, project documents, policies, and procedures to convey information to consultants, department personnel, and others.
  • Experience in the use of software such as Microsoft Office/ Outlook, CADD (ORD), SharePoint, and use of GIS software.


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 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.

Recruiter:
Anita Lynn Dillon

Email:

[email protected]

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