Senior Utilities Engineer

Agency
Dept of Transportation

Division
State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

Job Classification Title
Engineer II (NS)

Position Number
60027000

Grade
NC18

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.

The Utilities Unit, under the Preconstruction Division, facilitates and manages the relocation, adjustment, removal, and addition of utilities along NCDOT highways and rights of ways to maintain the integrity, mobility, and safety of the highway system for its users.

We are seeking a Western Region Engineer II and in this role you will:

Manage projects and engineering resources to support preconstruction design activities, with a focus on identifying and resolving all utility conflicts and issues.
Oversee cost estimating and the preparation of contract documents to ensure accuracy, completeness, and alignment with project requirements.
Provide ongoing field support during construction and coordinate with internal teams and external partners to address emerging utility challenges.
Review and evaluate utility encroachments, ensuring compliance with standards, regulations, and right of way requirements.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Grade and Salary Range: NC18 $63,927.00 - $111,871.00

Management prefers applicants with the following:

• Working knowledge of the Project Delivery Network (PDN) utility responsibilities, including scoping, conflict detection, utility agreements, encroachments, estimation, and schedule coordination.
• Demonstrated ability managing moderately complex utility projects, including scheduling, coordinating with internal units and utility owners, tracking deliverables, and resolving design, cost, and constructability issues
• Demonstrated ability organizing and maintaining project documentation, estimate updates, and design review comments to support project managers and division/central office partners.
• Experience collaborating effectively with roadway, hydraulics, structures, survey, project management, division utility coordinators, and utility companies to resolve utility impacts and maintain project schedules.
• Knowledge of CADD software, including ORD and MicroStation, to develop and review utility relocation plans, profiles, cross sections, and 3D models for conflict detection and plan coordination, as introduced through Utilities Unit CADD training.

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 three (3) years of progressively responsible experience; 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.

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:
Andriette Dana Clifton

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