Assistant Regional Engineer

Agency Dept of Transportation Division State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys Job Classification Title Engineer III (NS) Position Number  Grade NC20

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.

• be assigned to the Regional Team Lead and assigned work across 4-5 Divisions.
• perform Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) functions as part of the Department’s Project Delivery Network process (PDN).
• assist in the scoping, negotiation, estimating and evaluation of mobile LiDAR data.
• perform scoping, negotiation and evaluation of Utility Test Hole data.
• manage the Right-of-Way revisions process, record the final Right-of-Way sheets at completion of projects as well as verify the final Right-of-Way staking
• coordinate and collaborate with the Location & Surveys Regional Team Lead and the associated Division Team Leads as well as the Central or Division Managed Project Teams including both Preconstruction and Construction personnel.
• provide geomatics oversight of work products and oversee implementation of the program within the assigned multi-Division Area.
• work independently and receive limited daily supervision.
• possibly represent the Department at public meetings and public hearings related to transportation systems planning work.
• utilize excellent oral communication skills to explain technical information.

Salary Grade and Salary Range: NC20 $ 70,478 to $123,336

Management prefers applicants with the following:
Experience utilizing the principles and practices of Civil Engineering and Route Location Surveying including geomatics engineering, GPS, geodesy, hydrology, property law, construction stakeout, utilities, GIS, Terrestrial and Mobile LiDAR, Bathymetric Sonar Technology, photogrammetry, and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV). Experience ensuring compliance with Department/Unit procedures in geomatics engineering operations and policies. Experience directing and managing others in survey support activities associated with the acquisition and processing of data on multiple projects.

Experience working with NCDOT and private firms to ensure guidelines are followed and project needs, and scope are met. Experience interpreting and communicating complex geomatics engineering design concepts and techniques.

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 four (4) years of progressively responsible experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

May require registration as a professional engineer by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors.

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.

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.

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