Engineering Specialist I​/Lead Project Inspector

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Halifax County, NCtime type:
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February 18, 2026 (13 days left to apply) job requisition :
JR-108402
** Agency
* * Dept of Transportation
** Division
* * State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys
** Job Classification Title
** Engineering Specialist I (S)
** Position Number
**** Grade
* * NC13

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.
This posting is for an Engineering Specialist I position in the Division 4 Halifax County District Engineer’s office. Serves as the Lead Project Inspector responsible for overseeing daily field inspection activities, ensuring contractor compliance with project specifications, plans, and contract requirements. Leads and coordinates inspection teams, documents construction progress, and ensures work quality, safety, and adherence to all applicable standards. Performs advanced level technical inspection work and survey on large, complex highway and bridge construction projects administered by the NCDOT.

Work involves on-site inspection, documentation, material testing, and quantity measurements of construction activities to ensure workmanship, materials, and methods comply with state and federal requirements. Provides technical leadership to lower-level technicians. Effective communication and leadership skills required. Ability to lead a team, mentor, and train others.
** Knowledge

Skills and Abilities

/Management Preferences
** Salary Grade: NC13  Salary Range: $48,222.00 - $84,388.00
** Management prefers applicants with the following:
*** Experience in applying engineering concepts to solve complex problems
* Computer experience, including office software and drafting software
* Knowledge of mathematical functions (such as algebra, geometry, and trigonometry)
* Experience reading and interpreting construction plans, contract provisions, specifications, and procedures
* Experience in taking notes, collecting field data, and preparing routine reports
** 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.

Associate’s degree in an applicable area of engineering technology from an appropriately accredited institution and six (6) years of progressive technician experience; or High School or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and eight (8) years of progressive technician experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
** EEO Statement
** The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.
** Recruiter:
** Adrianna N Blackmer
** Email:
** DOT-Workday Job Recruitment
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