Engineer I

Agency

Dept of Transportation

Division

State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

Job Classification Title

Engineer I (NS)

Position Number

60020028

Grade

NC16

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.

Division 7 is seeking a motivated and detail oriented Assistant Division Survey Engineer to support the Division Survey Engineer in managing and advancing the Division’s survey program. This role plays a critical part in ensuring accurate, standards compliant survey operations that directly support construction, utilities, project development, and Digital Delivery initiatives across the Division.
The Assistant Division Survey Engineer serves as a key technical resource and delegated approval authority for survey informed project deliverables, including staking plans, control networks, and 3D model based survey layouts and checks. This position assists with supervising survey crews, coordinating in house and consultant survey activities, and ensuring compliance with engineering principles, codes, and regulations. The role also provides continuity of leadership by serving as the primary point of contact for survey needs when the Division Survey Engineer is unavailable.

In addition, this position will support the Division’s migration to OpenRoads Designer (ORD) and the adoption of 3D model centric design and construction methods, while administering the Division’s drone program and implementing best practices in emerging survey technologies.

As the Assistant Division Survey Engineer, you will: Direct survey-supported engineering work on Division-managed projects, ensuring implementation aligns with design intent, standards, regulations, and applicable NCDOT requirements. Review, approve, or require revisions to survey-derived deliverables—including control networks, staking plans, baselines, field data, and 3D models—based on engineering principles and field conditions. Lead and supervise in-house and consultant survey crews performing drainage, slope staking, structure layout, curb and gutter, finish grades, ROW monumentation, and GPS/Trimble control surveys. Ensure proper field procedures, accurate data collection, and compliance with safety, documentation, and quality requirements. Process field data into usable engineering models and design-support deliverables in ORD/MicroStation. Conduct quality reviews and field audits of survey work; document findings; direct corrective actions; and exercise stop-work authority when work is inaccurate or noncompliant. Maintain audit-ready decision records, project files, and documentation to support compliance and lifecycle use of survey data. Plan and coordinate workloads, determine in-house versus consultant delivery, prepare time and cost estimates, and maintain communication with technicians, contractors, utility owners, and internal partners. Provide technical training in survey practices, ORD/CADD workflows, control network design, QA methods, and digital delivery requirements. Administer the Division’s drone program by maintaining Part 107 licensure, performing flight operations, and processing datasets for volumetrics, progress/as-built documentation, and post-event assessments. Standardize drone data processing tools and workflows to support consistent and efficient project delivery. Research, evaluate, and implement emerging survey technologies and best practices that support Digital Delivery and model-centric design and construction workflows.

Management prefers applicants with the ability to legally operate a motor vehicle.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies:

Salary Grade and Salary Range: NC16 / $57,983 - $101,470

Management prefers applicants with the following:

• Experience in reading and interpreting highway construction plans and contracts.
• Experience in directing, assisting or training subordinate employees.
• Experience administering contracts.
• Knowledge of the principes and practices of Civil Engineering.
• Knowledge and understanding of general concepts, practices, and theories used in construction, construction inspection, and/or construction surveying.

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.

Minimum Education and Experience of Requirement:

Bachelor's degree in an applicable field of engineering from an appropriately accredited institution; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Necessary Special Requirements

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

In accordance with the Governor’s Executive Order 303, our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice-involved.  We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified.

It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application.

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:

Lindsey Blake Puryear

Email:

[email protected]