Engineering Director

State of North Carolina

10h • $97,040 - $180,000

About The Position

The North Carolina State Highway Patrol's primary mission is to reduce collisions and make the highways of North Carolina as safe as possible. The NCSHP has more than 1,600 troopers who cover nearly 80,000 miles of North Carolina roadways, more than any other state except Texas. In addition to enforcing the state's traffic laws, state troopers also guide traffic during hurricane evacuations, re-route traffic around hazardous chemical spills, and they stand ready should any act of terrorism occur. State Troopers are committed to protecting North Carolina's motoring public.

The NC State Highway Patrol (NCSHP) is seeking an enthusiastic team member to join our team as the Engineering Director! The Engineering Director supports management and oversight of all department activities including construction, maintenance, operations, and project development. Position involves translating organizational strategy into actionable engineering projects. Position will work with Department of Public Safety (DPS) Central Engineering resources with on-going projects that NCSHP was awarded while under NCDPS and manage all future NCSHP construction and R&R projects.

Requirements

• Demonstrated Knowledge of civil engineering principles and practices.
• Demonstrated knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations; and federal and state funding sources and the restrictions on their use.
• Demonstrated knowledge of environmental assessment procedures, environmental impact analysis, and various environmental permitting documents and the State of North Carolina's preconstruction/project development process.
• Demonstrated knowledge of organizational structures and ability to access business needs/objectives, budget planning, and legal/public relations considerations.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an appropriately accredited institution and a minimum of five years progressive engineering experience including two years of supervisory 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.
• May require certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP) from the Project Management Institute.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead manager for the entire capital improvements program for the Department and key liaison between the engineering department and other law enforcement and public safety divisions.
• Develop and implement the long-term engineering and maintenance strategy for a portfolio of properties, including new construction and critical facility upgrades.
• Ensure all projects adhere to state and federal laws, building codes, and regulations specific to law enforcement facilities.
• Oversee the full cycle lifecycle of capital and R&R projects, from initial planning and design to construction, final inspection, and commissioning.
• Evaluate the structural integrity of existing buildings and other assets to determine the scope and necessity of R&R projects.
• Supervise and mentor engineering and project management staff, delegating responsibilities, prioritizing work, and ensuring project milestones are met.
• Manage contracts with external architects, engineers, constructions firms, and other vendors as well as coordinating with regulatory agencies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees