Engineer III - Project Development

Agency

Dept of Transportation

Division

State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

Job Classification Title

Engineer III (NS)

Position Number

60025525

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.

Description of Work

Please note that all positions close at 12:00 AM on the posted closing date. You must apply by 11:59 PM prior to the posted closing date.

ANTICIPATED VACANCY 7/1/2026

This position will coordinate with private engineering consultants, NCDOT Project Managers, Division Management, technical subject matter experts, planning organizations, transit agencies, municipal and county staff, the Federal Highway Administration, and regulatory agencies to ensure our projects comply with NEPA/SEPA regulations, environmental laws, local, State, and Federal policies as well as NCDOT guidance relevant to the resources present within the context of each project as we perform planning, engineering and environmental studies for projects within Division 5. This includes the investigation and evaluation/review of studies related to streams and wetlands, endangered species, historic architecture, community impacts, multi-modal accommodations, voluntary agriculture districts (VAD), prime farmland, the Clean Water Act, and other studies necessary to comply with policy and to make informed decisions regarding project scope and alternatives. This position will be responsible for guiding project managers and upper management in key decisions for the development and evaluation of all reasonable and feasible alternatives for transportation projects.

The position will also provide expert guidance on major aspects of a project such as level of NEPA/SEPA documentation, purpose and need, scope of improvements, location of alternatives, and compatibility of the project with the surrounding community. The position will perform various technical evaluations such as review of wetland delineations and stream assessments, review and assessment of community impacts, review and recommendation of multi-modal accommodations, local coordination and project team guidance on potential VAD impacts, and identification and evaluation of other potential environmental impacts to develop avoidance, minimization, and mitigation options for projects. The position will also work to generally identify and reduce risk associated with policy compliance and will review project specific environmental documents to ensure they contain sufficient information and analysis to support project decisions and are legally sufficient to withstand the scrutiny of court litigation. The position will also review plans to ensure compliance with applicable guidelines and environmental policies to ensure they have been incorporated into the design before construction, he/she will assist with the public involvement process for projects where support is needed and will be responsible for environmental permitting of select Division projects. The level and scope of involvement varies according to the nature of each project and judgment must be exercised to identify the appropriate approach. This position will contribute to a variety of projects from more simple to complex and may require significant coordination with public interest groups, planning organizations, and elected, and elected officials and staff professionals on the federal, state and local levels of government. The selected candidate will work with the Division’s Project Development offices in Durham and Wake Counties and will be required to travel between locations in Raleigh and Durham on a regular basis for in-person meetings with team members. The office location for this position may be in Raleigh or Durham.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

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

Management prefers applicants with the following:

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA), environmental regulations, civil engineering, construction and maintenance methods, as they apply to highway and traffic engineering and transportation planning
• Skilled in the development of NEPA/SEPA documents for NCDOT projects
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively for the purposes of coordination with private engineering firms, technical writing, public speaking and the ability to communicate with people of various technical and nontechnical educational backgrounds
• Experience maintaining effective working relationships with NCDOT staff, consultants, contractors, and public officials while managing conflicts and deadlines
• Experience with computers using MS Word, Excel, MicroStation, and Bluebeam

Minimum Education and Experience

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.

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

EEO Statement

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. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Recruiter:

Anita Lynn Dillon

Email:

[email protected]