Engineering Manager II - Cumberland County Project Development Unit

Engineering Manager II (NS)

Position Number:  | Grade: NC25

The North Carolina Department of Transportation’s mission is to connect people, products, and places safely and efficiently with a focus on customer service, accountability, and environmental sensitivity. NCDOT serves citizens across the state while impacting transportation worldwide.

This position is located in the Cumberland County Project Development Unit and serves as the Division 6 Project Development Engineer. It focuses on management and supervision of Division-wide units – Project Management, Design Engineering, Planning Engineering, Bridge Program, Environmental, and Contract Engineering.

• Manage and supervise division units, including project managers, design engineers, planning engineers, bridge program staff, environmental staff, and contract engineers.
• Perform advanced engineering calculations and provide technical assistance.
• Assist in the development and implementation of various Division programs.
• Respond to inquiries from the public, DOT management, and media regarding DOT policies, division projects, plans, and proposed work.
• Promote a safe work environment, maintain multiple projects, and complete difficult assignments within specified time requirements.
• Communicate and maintain effective working relationships with co‑workers, business associates, and the general public.
• Direct the work of other engineers, apply engineering principles to complex problems, and make sound recommendations and decisions.
• Manage and direct the annual budget for the reporting units.
• Legally operate a motor vehicle.

• Knowledge and understanding of engineering concepts, practices, and theories used in project development; experience in planning, designing, scheduling, tracking, and completing projects independently or with minimal supervision.
• Experience interpreting and communicating verbally and in writing details of plans, project documents, policies and procedures to consultants, department personnel, and others.
• Experience making recommendations and decisions for simple or complex project development based on review of plans for completeness, compliance with engineering principles, standards, and design needs.
• Experience supervising, motivating, counseling, and training other engineers and technicians.
• Experience leading and maintaining positive working relationships with environmental agencies, public officials, consultants, contractors, and staff to resolve infrastructure project issues.

Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited institution and a minimum of seven years progressive engineering experience, including four years of supervisory experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

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

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. Reasonable accommodations are provided to employees and applicants with disabilities, pregnancy or related medical conditions, and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.