Division Project Engineer - Division 1

State of North Carolina • Division Office Chowan, NC

1d • $70,478 - $123,336

About The Position

The Engineer III will serve as a Project Manager in the Division One Project Development Unit in Edenton, North Carolina. The role manages and oversees assigned Division-managed transportation projects from inception through final construction plans, in accordance with NCDOT policy, standards, and specifications. It oversees project scopes, schedules, budgets, and the allocation and use of resources to deliver projects successfully.

The Project Manager coordinates extensively with consultants, external stakeholders, NCDOT units, regulatory agencies, and the public. The position oversees the development of project deliverables needed for construction, including planning documents, final construction plans, and supporting studies and analyses. The selected candidate must be able to legally operate a motor vehicle.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in an applicable field of engineering from an appropriately accredited institution and four years of progressively responsible experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be able to legally operate a motor vehicle.

Nice To Haves

• Experience making recommendations and decisions for simple or complex project development based on reviewing plans for compliance with engineering principles, standards, and design needs.
• Considerable knowledge and understanding of engineering concepts, practices, and theories used in project development and construction engineering of bridges and roadways.
• Experience interpreting and communicating plan, project document, policy, and procedure details verbally and in writing to consultants, department personnel, and stakeholders.
• Experience leading and maintaining positive working relationships with environmental agencies, public officials, consultants, contractors, and NCDOT staff to find acceptable solutions to infrastructure project problems.
• Demonstrated ability to scope contract work and estimate and negotiate with private engineering firms to accomplish appropriate project designs.

Responsibilities

• Procure private engineering services, including consultant selection and obtaining notice to proceed.
• Track assigned projects from conception to completion, including feasibility, planning, public involvement, design, right-of-way acquisition, environmental issues, budgets, and project letting, to support timely delivery.
• Provide engineering and design guidance and supervision to departmental engineering staff and private engineering firms.
• Serve as a liaison between engineering organizations and the Division.
• Develop reports, records, and forms needed for the position's responsibilities and use a project tracking and resource management system.
• Provide regular project and funding-source status reports to the Division Project Development Engineer.
• Perform field engineering investigations.
• Supervise, direct, assist, and train subordinate employees in coordinating Division-managed projects.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level