Engineer III

Agency Dept of Transportation Division State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys Job Classification Title Engineer III (NS) Position Number  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.

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 Hydraulics Unit provides hydrologic and hydraulic design recommendations and advice to all DOT personnel on surface drainage and stormwater quality matters that are required for the development of the department’s multi-modal projects during the stages of planning, design, permitting, construction and maintenance.

The Unit also manages two statewide Federal compliance programs:
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) and National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and supports extreme event operation. We are looking for an Engineer III to work in the Highway Stormwater Program. This position will lead efforts to plan, design, and implement stormwater control strategies that support NCDOT’s compliance with water quality and NPDES permit requirements.

In this role you will:

• Develop, review, and support hydrologic and hydraulic (H&H) studies and designs for roadway drainage, bridges, culverts, stormwater control measures (SCMs), and floodplain compliance.
• Conduct advanced H&H modeling and analyses, including risk assessments, hydraulic planning, stormwater management plans, and riverine modeling to support project delivery and resilience.
• Identify, design, and deliver stormwater retrofit opportunities across NCDOT facilities, overseeing SCM implementation, permitting, and coordination with internal teams and consultants.
• Manage stormwater compliance programs, including credit tracking through the Stormwater Control Management System (SCMS), and contribute to policy, guidance, and technical tool updates.
• Support emergency storm response and recovery efforts, including field scoping, rapid design and permitting, and preparation of recovery packages.
• Provide technical training, mentoring, and guidance to NCDOT staff, consultants, and partner agencies, while supporting applied research and innovation in H&H and stormwater practices
• Must be able to legally operate a motor vehicle.

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

• Knowledge of hydrologic, hydraulic, and environmental engineering principles, including regulatory compliance with Federal and State stormwater requirements.
• Experience applying engineering principles to complex situations and communicating effectively through technical writing, public speaking, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience applying management and leadership skills to guide, train, evaluate, and supervise professional staff, including organizing resources to meet program goals and ensuring continuous staff development.
• Knowledge and proficiency in evaluating program effectiveness through data interpretation, performance metrics, and technical reviews to support operational and strategic decision‑making.
• Knowledge of the organization, functions, and policies of the Department of Transportation, including familiarity with AASHTO, FHWA, NCHRP, TRB resources.

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