Engineer I

State Hwy Administrator - Div Of Hwys

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.

This position requires simple to moderately complex understanding of engineering principles for highway related structures (e.g., bridges, culverts, and walls) including design, rehabilitation, and preservation projects requiring limited interpretation of specifications and assisting higher level engineers on major or complex highway structures. Regular duties may include:

• Prepare plans for Preservation, Rehabilitation, and Repair (PRR) and emergency repairs for existing structures
• Review and evaluate engineered repairs performed by Division personnel in response to Priority Maintenance/Critical Finds identified in inspection reports.
• Review inspection reports and evaluate the structural condition of simple to moderately complex bridges, culverts and pipes in determining safe load carrying capacities of all structural members and connections; analyze and evaluate maintenance proposals from Division personnel for upgrades to bridge structures in effort to improve load ratings.
• Layout and design of bridges, culverts, and other structures in accordance with AASHTO Specifications and Structures Management Unit Design Manual, policies, and procedures
• Use of low to moderate level engineering software: NCBDS and Micro Station.
• Draft a full element model of new and existing NBIS structures into WIGINS to facilitate bridge element damage assessment by bridge inspectors.
• Interact and communicate internally with the Structures Management Unit.
• Attend conferences and classes on new code changes or computer software.

Management prefers applicants with the following:

• Working knowledge of designs for construction, repair, preservation, and rehabilitation of highway structures.
• Working knowledge of highway structure plans including conformance with NCDOT standards, policies and federal standards.
• Working knowledge of inspection reports and the evaluation of structural condition of highway structures.
• Experience participating in a collaborative manner during the completion of tasks or assignments.
• Working knowledge of engineering software such as Micro Station & MS Office (i.e. Word & Excel).

Salary Grade and Salary Range: NC16 $ 57,983.00 - $

In accordance with the Governor's Executive Order 303, our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice-involved. We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified.

It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application.

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.