Utilities Engineer

State of North Carolina • Wake County, NC

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About The Position

The Utilities Unit, under the Preconstruction Division, facilitates and manages utility relocation, adjustment, removal, and addition along NCDOT highways and rights of way to maintain the integrity, mobility, and safety of the highway system. This entry-level position performs project management tasks supporting engineering design activities and schedules for NCDOT projects. The position reports to the Regional Manager and Preconstruction Division. It may require occasional travel to field sites for meetings and investigations, including occasional overnight travel. Management prefers applicants who can legally operate a motor vehicle.

The role may include resource management and supervision of lower-level administrative and technical staff. The engineer makes recommendations and represents the Regional Utilities Engineer and Preconstruction in presenting decisions. The position reviews utility analysis and routing reports, utility relocation plans and special provisions, project estimates, and cost responsibility determinations, while maintaining working relationships with utility owners and providing technical assistance to Divisions during project design and construction.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in an applicable field of engineering from an appropriately accredited institution, 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.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle.
• Experience supporting utility coordination tasks, maintaining deliverable trackers, and escalating issues as needed.
• Experience using CADD software (ORD/MicroStation) to develop and edit utility relocation plans, profiles, cross-sections, and 3D models.
• Experience organizing project documentation, estimate updates, and design review comments to support project managers and division/central office partners.
• Experience assisting with scoping, basic conflict reviews, cost estimates, documentation for Utility Construction Agreements, encroachment requests, and PDN milestones.
• Experience collaborating with various audiences to maintain schedules and resolve concerns.

Responsibilities

• Provide resource management, which may include supervising lower-level administrative and technical staff.
• Recommend decisions and represent the Regional Utilities Engineer and Preconstruction in presenting them.
• Review utility analysis and routing reports, utility relocation plans and special provisions, project estimates, and cost responsibility determinations.
• Maintain effective working relationships with utility owners to support successful completion of project tasks.
• Provide technical assistance to Divisions during project design and construction.
• Travel occasionally to field sites for meetings and investigations, including occasional overnight travel.

What This Job Offers

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