Senior Assistant District Engineer

## Senior Assistant District Engineer Apply locations:
Union County, NCtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todaytime left to apply:
End Date:
July 3, 2026 (13 days left to apply) job requisition :
JR-118459
** 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.
Position will serve as the Senior Assistant District Engineer in the Division 10 District 3 office located in Union County.
Position will work throughout the counties of Anson and Union. Position will be responsible for the oversight of complex developments, encroachments, driveway permits, subdivisions, and construction projects. Position acts as the lead for Department by coordinating the reviews and is the point person for developers, engineers and government entities to contact for information. Will consult with the Resident Engineer's concerning maintenance issues that arise during the construction of TIP projects and will attend all final inspections for TIP and certain purchase order projects in Union County.

Position will assist the District Engineer in administering other programs such as:
Secondary Construction, Outdoor Advertising, Over Dimension Permits and Adopt-A-Highway. Position will serve as the Supervisor in the absence of the District Engineer. Will attend all municipal, monthly CDOT Coordination meetings and attend numerous meetings with developers, engineers and government agencies on high profile developments throughout the county. Will represent the Department on technical issues and advise the parties involved on the policies and specifications.

Also provides engineering support for Field Services Engineers. The chosen applicant will be expected to have the ability to perform assigned tasks, to understand and follow oral and written instructions. Ability to analyze and solve difficult highway maintenance and construction problems. Ability to read and interpret highway construction plans. Ability to prepare and review reports. Assist in the supervision of and monitoring of secondary construction programs to ensure efficient use of personnel and resources.

Ability to communicate with others in technical terms. Also, must be able to establish good working relationships with developers, engineers and government entities. Selected candidate must be able to legally operate a motor vehicle.
** Knowledge

Skills and Abilities

/Management Preferences
** Salary Grade: NC18:
Salary Range: $63,927 - $111,871
** Management prefers applicants with the following:
*** Knowledge of NCDOT programming, planning, scheduling and funding procedures
* Knowledge of the principles and practices of professional civil engineering as they apply to highway and traffic engineering and transportation planning
* Experience planning, developing, designing, scheduling, tracking and completing projects, independently or with minimal supervision
* Experience making recommendations and decisions for simple or complex projects
* Computer experience including office software and drafting software
** 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 three (3) years of progressively responsible experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Necessary Special

Qualification:

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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