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Salary: $67,852 - $118,741

The Challenge

We are looking for a Transportation Project Engineer III to join our Project Development team.

In this role, you will:

• Manage our Division 12 locally-administered projects (LAPs) and provide project support for other projects.
• Provide engineering support to local government agencies and their consulting engineering firms on LAP projects, such as Congestion Mitigation Air Quality (CMAQ), Enhancement, Public Access, & Economic Development projects to effectively manage and coordinate project development efforts ensuring successful project delivery and compliance with State and Federal laws and other requirements.
• Draft local agreements, ensure proper expense reimbursements for locally-administered projects, and review/approve locally-administered project awards.
• Provide engineering and design guidance to NCDOT engineering staff, private engineering firms, and local government partners serving as a liaison between them and the Division.
• Provide support for the Division Project Development team by requesting/creating/setting up new projects, requesting project funding, and assisting with project scheduling.
• Track all aspects of each assigned project from conception to completion, including project feasibility, budget, planning, environmental issues, public involvement, project design, right of way acquisition, and project letting to ensure timely delivery of projects and programs.

What You Bring

• Thorough knowledge and understanding of transportation engineering and civil engineering concepts, practices, and theories used in the project development and construction of transportation facilities, plus NCDOT Standard specifications and contracting procedures.
• Experience interpreting and communicating (verbally and in writing) details of plans, project documents, policies, and procedures to convey information to consultants, department staff, and others.
• Experience leading and maintaining positive working relationships with environmental agencies, public officials, consultants, contractors, and internal staff to find acceptable solutions to infrastructure project problems.
• Knowledge of time and budget management practices and requirements for development of multiple projects with minimal supervision.
• Excellent computer skills using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Outlook).  
• Technical writing skills.
• Public speaking skills with technical and nontechnical audiences.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with internal and external customers, such as local governments, private consulting firms, and the public.
• Proficiency in or the ability to become proficient in NCDOT's SAP Financial Management and STaRS project management systems.
• Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, and
• 4+ years of relevant experience; or
• An equivalent combination of education and experience.

Note

• We may require registration as a professional engineer by the NC Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors.

Questions?

Call me: Connie Johnson at 980-552-4207.

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