Engineer II - Senior Assistant Division Design Engineer

Agency

Dept of Transportation

State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

Engineer II (NS)

NC18

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.

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.

8/1/2026

This posting is for an Engineer II position in the Division 5 Project Development unit. The position will serve as the Senior Assistant to the DDC Engineer in the production of roadway design plans and estimates, creating construction documents, design and review erosion control, hydraulics, pavement marking and roadway plans from inception through final construction in accordance with NCDOT policy manuals, standards and specifications.

This position requires the ability to review and critique work completed by internal team members or Private Engineering Firms (PEFs) as part of roadway project development. Duties include the effective use of engineering software, including but not limited to Micro Station, GEOPAK, and Open Roads Designer. This position will manage and coordinate all aspects of project development including planning and design while aiming to keep projects within scope, schedule, and budget.

Additional responsibilities include developing and reviewing estimates for roadway projects – including construction and Right-of-Way (ROW) costs – based on recent NCDOT bid pricing. The engineer must be capable of setting and maintaining project schedules, as well as identifying and addressing changes as they arise. The engineer will provide training to team members in design methods, software applications, cost estimating, and other related duties.

Additional Expectations:
Selected applicant will be expected to legally operate a motor vehicle. Safety toe shoes are required.

NC18 / $63,927 - $111,871

• Experience in the oversite of subordinate Engineers and Technicians
• Experience in the use of professional engineering principles and practices to troubleshoot and solve roadway design challenges
• Demonstrated ability to prepare and review moderately complex engineering and technical plans and/or data for completeness, compatibility, compliance with engineering principles, standards, codes and design needs.
• Experience with interpreting and communicating verbally and in writing details of plans, project documents, policies, and procedures to convey information to consultants, department personnel, and others.
• Experience in the use of software such as Microsoft Office/ Outlook, CADD (ORD), SharePoint, and use of GIS software.

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.

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.