Engineer III

## Engineer IIIApplylocations:
Wake County, NCtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todaytime left to apply:
End Date:
June 25, 2026 (6 days left to apply) job requisition :
JR-118298
** Agency
* * Dept of Transportation
** Division
* * State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys
** Job Classification Title
** Engineer II (NS)
** Position Number
**** Grade
* * NC18
* * 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.
** 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.
The Roadway Design Unit is comprised of a diverse team whose primary purposes are to produce and review roadway design plans, lighting and electrical plans, and provide technical expertise on these subjects to internal and external partners.
We are looking for an Engineer III who will serve on the Design Development and Support Group.
In this role you will:

• Serve as an advanced level and senior design engineer on the Design Development and Support Group.

• Use CADD software to develop roadway design plans and construction estimates throughout the project delivery process using current design principles and practices.  
• Assist the team lead with creating the scope of work and develop and negotiate workday estimates for engineering contracts.  
• Perform quality control and quality assurance of roadway designs to ensure conformance to NCDOT standards and specifications.  
• Participate in Status Meetings, as a technical expert, and provide guidance regarding the designs produced by Private Engineering Firms and internal and external stakeholders to ensure NCDOT Standards and Policies are followed.  
• Communicate with other technical leads and Divisions, as needed, for internal design projects, to progress roadway design plans.  
• Support the team lead by directing the work of Engineer I’s and Engineer II’s to ensure project schedules are met and provide training and development.
** Knowledge

Skills and Abilities

/Management Preferences
** Salary Grade and Salary Range:  NC20 $ 70,478 - $123,336     
** Management prefers applicants with the following:
*** Experience utilizing current civil engineering principles and practices and ensuring compliance of roadway design plans and details with AASHTO guidance, Roadway Design Manual, and NCDOT Standard Drawings and Specifications.
* Experience making final decisions and recommendations, independently, for complex projects involving roadway design plans and construction estimates, in all stages of project development.
* Experience utilizing CADD design software platforms such as Microstation, Geopak, Corridor Modeling and Open Roads Designer (ORD) in the development and review of roadway design plans.
* Experience communicating technical information effectively, orally and in writing, in a clear and concise manner to varied audiences.
* Experience directing the work and training of lower-level engineers.
** 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 four (4) years of progressively responsible experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Necessary

Special Requirements May require registration as a professional engineer by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors.
** It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application.*
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