Public Utilities Engineer II

## Public Utilities Engineer IIApplylocations:
Wake County, NCtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todaytime left to apply:
End Date:
July 16, 2026 (21 days left to apply) job requisition :
JR-118622
** Agency
* * Dept of Commerce
** Division
* * Utilities-Public Staff
** Job Classification Title
** Public Utilities Engineer II (NS)
** Position Number
**** Grade
* * NC20
* * About Us
** The North Carolina Department of Commerce is the state's lead agency for economic, community and workforce development. The department works with local, regional, national and international organizations to fulfill its mission to improve the economic well-being and quality of life for all North Carolinians.

The Department connects businesses with the site locations, workforce and infrastructure they need to succeed in one of the nation's top states for business. We also connect local communities with the grants and funding they need to attract new business and ensure future prosperity.
** Description of Work
** Are you looking for meaningful public service work that will positively impact the residents of North Carolina? If your answer is yes, we want you to join our team at the Utilities Commission.
The Department of Commerce, Division of Public Staff Utilities Commission, is looking for an Public Utilities Engineer II.
This is a technical professional engineering role within a regulatory environment concerning operation, acquisition, extension, or curtailment of water/sewer public utility services and the implementation of policies.

Responsibilities include:

• Review of utility companies’ proposals for changes in operation or rates; utilities response to federal and state regulations.  
• Reviews special studies.  
• Preparation and delivery of expert engineering testimony at hearings before the NC Utilities Commission (NCUC) on major portions of utility companies’ proposals.
At the Engineer II level, the engineer performs responsibilities on utility filings of a moderate to high degree of complexity and scope, and with moderate supervision of the Division Director.
This a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits, including health insurance, as well as retirement.
Incentives of NC State Employment  We value our employees and offer a wide variety of competitive and family-friendly benefits.
Benefits to include:  
• 12 Annual Paid Holidays and monthly accrual of vacation and sick leave.

• North Carolina State Health Plan currently administered by Aetna.

• Supplemental Benefits including Flexible Spending Accounts, Accident Insurance, Cancer & Specified Disease, Critical Illness, Dental, and Vision.

• NC State Retirement (TSERS), 401(k), and 457 savings plans.  
• WeSave Employee Discounts.  
• Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Learn more about new hire resources, safety, health, and wellness information, leave options, employee discounts and more by selecting the link below: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).    Note to Current State Employees  The salary grade for this position is NC20. State employees are encouraged to apply for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same as, or lower than, their current position.

If selected for this position, a new salary will be recalculated taking into consideration the quantity of relevant education and experience, funding availability, and internal equity. Based upon those factors, a pay increase MAY result.
** Knowledge

Skills and Abilities

/Management Preferences
**** Recruitment Range: $70,480 - $92,000
**** Important:
This posting closes at 11:59:59 PM the night BEFORE the End Date above
** Management Preferences - Optional:
These skills are not required but managers may choose to interview/select applicants who demonstrate Management Preferences.
** Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

/ Competencies
*** Demonstrated knowledge of, or ability to acquire knowledge, of engineering principles and practices as applied to the design, permitting, construction, operation, maintenance, expansion, and rate structure determination of public water/sewer utilities.
* Demonstrated knowledge, or ability to acquire knowledge, of modern trends,…