Engineer I
About The Position
The Engineer I provides engineering, programming, and analytical support to the Staff Engineer and the Operations Program Management Unit (OPM). OPM serves as the central clearinghouse for highway condition data and management information. The position works with Department leadership—including the Director of Highway Operations, Division Engineers, and the State Maintenance Engineer—to support maintenance operations planning, operational priorities, and daily program activities. The role supports OPM’s Road Inventory, Mapping, Assessments, and HPMS/GIS/Mobile Operations sections, which provide highway data, mapping services, field condition data collection, and GIS dashboards for staff and public use. The position also assists with reviewing, researching, and interpreting Administrative Code changes that affect engineering procedures and operational practices. It performs foundational engineering work, including collecting technical information, reviewing standard practices, and verifying data accuracy. The Engineer I assists with Chief’s Office requests, such as preparing briefings, meeting materials, and technical presentations, and supports the development, refinement, and documentation of written processes and Standard Operating Procedures for the Maintenance Management System (MMS) and Pavement Management System (PMS). Other duties may be assigned. The employee must be able to legally operate a motor vehicle.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field of engineering from an appropriately accredited institution, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Must be able to legally operate a motor vehicle.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering.
- Ability to explain engineering concepts and related facts clearly, concisely, and in an organized manner, verbally and in writing, for a variety of audiences.
- Experience organizing resources, planning, scheduling, and coordinating work to maintain schedules.
- Experience using computers, including GIS applications and MS Office products such as Word, Excel, Outlook, and SharePoint.
- Ability to establish effective working relationships that foster organizational success.
- May require registration as a professional engineer by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors.
Responsibilities
- Provide engineering, programming, and analytical support to the Staff Engineer and Operations Program Management Unit.
- Support maintenance operations planning, operational priorities, and daily program activities in coordination with Department leadership.
- Support the Road Inventory, Mapping, Assessments, and HPMS/GIS/Mobile Operations sections.
- Assist with reviewing, researching, and interpreting Administrative Code changes affecting engineering procedures and operational practices.
- Collect technical information, review standard practices, and verify data for accuracy.
- Assist with Chief’s Office requests, including preparing briefings, meeting materials, and technical presentations.
- Support the development, refinement, and documentation of processes and Standard Operating Procedures for the Maintenance Management System and Pavement Management System.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
