Salary: $61,545.00 - $107,703.00 Annually
Location : Wake County, NC
Job Type: Permanent Full-Time
Job Number: 25-10161
Department: Dept of Transportation
Division: State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys
Opening Date: 08/27/2025
Closing Date: 9/10/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Class Title: Engineer II
Position Number: 60025199
Salary Grade: NC18

Description of Work
This position with NCDOT offers full , competitive salaries and many career development opportunities.

The primary purpose of the Location & Surveys Unit is to provide Statewide engineering and geomatics analysis in the development of transportation facilities and acquisition of property in accordance with the best professional engineering and surveying practices consistent with all laws and regulations governing the State Highway System. For more information on the Location and Surveys Unit see the

The Location & Surveys Unit is looking for an Engineer II to serve as an Assistant Survey Division Team Lead.

In this role you will:

• Work as a part of an engineering survey crew under supervision of higher-level engineers
• Perform quality control/quality assurance functions
• Assist in scoping negotiation, estimating and evaluating of Route Surveys/Geomatic Projects
• Operate Electronic Engineering Survey Equipment
• Operate CADD equipment
• Support the Division Team Lead by
  1. managing projects
  2. supervising lower-level technical and professional staff
  3. consulting with higher-level L&S professionals, Central or Division Managed Project Teams including both Preconstruction and Construction personnel.
• Perform the steps to maintain safety of self and worksite

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

Management prefers applicants that demonstrate the following:

• Experience utilizing the principles and practices of Civil Engineering and Route Location Surveying which includes all aspects of transportation and geomatics engineering rules, practices, standards, and principles as it pertains to highway design and the duties of the various Units, Branches, and Divisions of NCDOT.
• Experience with geomatics engineering including GPS, geodesy, hydrology, property law, construction stakeout, utilities, GIS, Terrestrial and Mobile LiDAR, Bathymetric Sonar Technology, photogrammetry, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) and CADD.
• Knowledge and understanding of Department-wide topics such as Highway Design and construction as it relates to roadway, hydrology, structures, utilities, rail, and environmental.
• Experience independently evaluating and exercising decision-making judgments regarding preliminary and design mapping, Construction and Right-of-Way plans, and legal documents.
• Experience communicating technical information in a clear and concise manner to varied audiences in writing and orally.

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 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.

Supplemental and Contact Information
Jennifer Robinson, , 828-331-5371

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.

01

I understand that in order to be qualified for this position, the description of my work experience must clearly reflect the required education and experience. 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

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?

• Yes
• No

03

Which of the following best describes your level of experience utilizing the principles and practices of Civil Engineering and Route Location Surveying which includes all aspects of transportation and geomatics engineering rules, practices, standards, and principles as it pertains to highway design and the duties of the various Units, Branches, and Divisions of NCDOT?

• None
• Less than 1 Year
• 1-2 Years
• 2-3 Years
• 3-4 Years
• 4-5 Years
• 5 or More Years

04

Explain how you have experience utilizing the principles and practices of Civil Engineering and Route Location Surveying which includes all aspects of transportation and geomatics engineering rules, practices, standards, and principles as it pertains to highway design and the duties of the various Units, Branches, and Divisions of NCDOT.
05

Which of the following best describes your level of experience with geomatics engineering including GPS, geodesy, hydrology, property law, construction stakeout, utilities, GIS, Terrestrial and Mobile LiDAR, Bathymetric Sonar Technology, photogrammetry, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) and CADD?

• None
• Less than 1 Year
• 1-2 Years
• 2-3 Years
• 3-4 Years
• 4-5 Years
• 5 or More Years

06

Explain how you have experience with geomatics engineering including GPS, geodesy, hydrology, property law, construction stakeout, utilities, GIS, Terrestrial and Mobile LiDAR, Bathymetric Sonar Technology, photogrammetry, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) and CADD.
07

Which of the following best describes your level of knowledge and understanding of Department-wide topics such as Highway Design and construction as it relates to roadways, hydrology, structures, utilities, rail, and environmental?

• None
• Basic
• Intermediate
• Thorough

08

Explain how you have knowledge and understanding of Department-wide topics such as Highway Design and construction as it relates to roadways, hydrology, structures, utilities, rail, and environmental.
09

Which of the following best describes your level of experience independently evaluating and exercising decision-making judgments regarding preliminary and design mapping, Construction and Right-of-Way plans, and legal documents?

• None
• Less than 1 Year
• 1-2 Years
• 2-3 Years
• 3-4 Years
• 4-5 Years
• 5 or More Years

10

Explain how you have experience independently evaluating and exercising decision-making judgments regarding preliminary and design mapping, Construction and Right-of-Way plans, and legal documents.
11

Which of the following best describes your level of experience communicating technical information in a clear and concise manner to varied audiences in writing and orally?

• None
• Less than 1 Year
• 1-2 Years
• 2-3 Years
• 3-4 Years
• 4-5 Years
• 5 or More Years

12

Explain how you have experience communicating technical information in a clear and concise manner to varied audiences in writing and orally.
Required Question