Engineer III Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/northcarolina/jobs/newprint/4815094) Apply  Engineer III Salary $67,852.00 - $118,741.00 Annually Location Wake County, NC Job Type Permanent Full-Time Job Number 25-01260 Department Dept of Transportation Division Secretary Opening Date 02/05/2025 Closing Date 2/18/2025 11:59 PM Eastern Job Class Title Engineer III Position Number 65026253 Salary Grade NC20 + Description + Benefits + Questions Description of Work This position with NCDOT offers fullState Benefits (https://oshr.nc.gov/state-employee-resources/benefits) , competitive salaries and many career development opportunities. Positions 65026253 and 60015590 will be filled from this posting. You only have to apply once to be considered for both positions. The primary purpose of the Feasibility Studies Unit (FSU) is to lead and execute the project scoping process. The project scoping process consists of the express design and project scoping report activities and is the initial step in the planning and design for a candidate project. The goal of the project scoping process is to produce a consistent and reliable description of project alternatives that can be used to(1)better define project scope and costs as part of prioritization and planning and(2)can be effectively relayed to project managers as a means to jump-start the project development process. The Feasibility Studies Unit is looking for a Senior Project Manager who will execute the day-to-day activities and tasks required to lead a multi-disciplinary team to deliver express design and project scoping report activities. Your duties as a Senior Project Manager will include: + Leading a portfolio of STIP and non-STIP projects during the project scoping phase to ensure express designs and project scoping reports are delivered on schedule, within scope, and according to the project budget. + Ensuring that products prepared meet quality expectations. These products include the development of the initial scope of improvements needed, representative conceptual designs with cost estimates, and include a preliminary analysis of the environmental impacts associated. + Maintaining project schedules and milestones + Tracking project changes + Identifying risks and opportunities as well as mitigation strategies to ensure projects remain in scope, on schedule, and within budget. + Communicating with team members to expedite the completion of critical tasks, documenting decisions made, completing designs, and ensuring deliverables produced are in compliance with all federal and state laws, rules, regulatory actions, policies and procedures. + Analyzing environmental data and highway design information + Regularly communicating project status to the Program Manager, team members, the Division, and other stakeholders. + Performing tasks such as project planning, design, environmental analysis, and development. + Providing oversight to private engineering firms (PEF), administering PEF contracts, and providing feedback on consultant performance. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies + Knowledge of civil engineering principles and practices pertaining to the planning, design, and operation of transportation infrastructure. + Experience overseeing and managing complex transportation projects and developing/managing project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and project risks + Experience leading teams to apply engineering principles to difficult and complex environmental and design situations, making sound recommendations and decisions, and providing guidance in designs. + Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams and fostering communication with Senior Leadership, stakeholders, citizens, and among the project team members. + Experience with NCDOT’s processes regarding project planning, prioritization, programming, and the development of express designs. + Knowledge of Professional Engineering contracts + Demonstrated ability to understand scoping, estimating, and negotiating contracts. Additional Expectations: + Registration as a Professional Engineer or Certified Planner in the State of North Carolina is preferred. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements 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 oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for detail. 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. Supplemental and Contact Information Wendy Wallace wswallace@ncdot.gov Applicants must meet both the minimum requirements and all posted Knowledge, Skills and Ability requirements to be considered Qualified for the position. It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application. NCDOT will not accept “See Attached” or “See Resume” in lieu of education and work experience completed on the application. If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the posting date will be accepted. NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types. For permanent and time-limited appointments: Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation. 01 I understand in order to be qualified for this position, the description of my work experience must clearly reflect the required education and experience as well as the posted knowledge, skills and abilities for this position. I have included all of this information within my application. (If you haven't completed the application requirements, please return to your application to finish it before submitting your application.) + Yes + No 02 Which of the following best describes your level of knowledge of civil engineering principles and practices pertaining to the planning, design, and operation of transportation infrastructure? + None + Basic + Intermediate + Thorough 03 Explain how you have knowledge of civil engineering principles and practices pertaining to the planning, design, and operation of transportation infrastructure. 04 Which of the following best describes your level of experience overseeing and managing complex transportation projects and developing/managing project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and project risks? + None + Basic + Intermediate + Thorough 05 Explain how you have experience overseeing and managing complex transportation projects and developing/managing project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and project risks. 06 Which of the following best describes your level of experience leading teams to apply engineering principles to difficult and complex environmental and design situations, making sound recommendations and decisions, and providing guidance in designs? + None + Less than 1 Year + 1-2 Years + 2-3 Years + 3-4 Years + 4-5 Years + 5 or More Years 07 Explain how you have experience leading teams to apply engineering principles to difficult and complex environmental and design situations, making sound recommendations and decisions, and providing guidance in designs. 08 Which of the following best describes level of experience leading multi-disciplinary teams and fostering communication with Senior Leadership, stakeholders, citizens, and among the project team members? + None + Less than 1 Year + 1-2 Years + 2-3 Years + 3-4 Years + 4-5 Years + 5 or More Years 09 Explain how you have experience leading multi-disciplinary teams and fostering communication with Senior Leadership, stakeholders, citizens, and among the project team members. 10 Which of the following best describes your level of experience with NCDOT’s processes regarding project planning, prioritization, programming, and the development of express designs? + None + Less than 1 Year + 1-2 Years + 2-3 Years + 3-4 Years + 4-5 Years + 5 or More Years 11 Explain how you have experience with NCDOT’s processes regarding project planning, prioritization, programming, and the development of express designs. 12 Which of the following best describes your level of knowledge of Professional Engineering contracts? + None + Basic + Intermediate + Thorough 13 Explain how you have knowledge of professional engineering contracts. 14 Which of the following best describes the level of ability you have demonstrated understanding scoping, estimating, and negotiating contracts? + None + Basic + Intermediate + Thorough 15 Explain how you demonstrate you have the ability to understand scoping, estimating, and negotiating contracts. 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