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Staff Engineer

Salary

$65,876.00 - $115,283.00 Annually

Location

Wake County, NC

Job Type

Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

24-15384

Department

Dept of Transportation

Division

State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

Opening Date

12/27/2024

Closing Date

1/16/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Class Title

Engineer III

Position Number

60025717

Salary Grade

NC20

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Description of Work

Salary Grade: NC20 Salary Range: $$65,876.00 - $115,283.00

This position with NCDOT offers fullState Benefits (https://oshr.nc.gov/state-employee-resources/benefits) , competitive salaries and many career development opportunities.

The Hydraulics Unit provides technical expertise, guidance, design, and quality assurance to manage stormwater, riverine and coastal impacts in and around roadways for the protection of the public, the environment and NCDOT assets at every transportation project phase. For more information go to:Hydraulics Unit Video (https://youtu.be/WEAxHJxewEg)

We are looking for a staff engineer to support the Hydraulics Unit functions that include East and West Design Groups, East and West Division Operations Support, Stormwater Program, and Highway Floodplain Program. This position will support project delivery coordination with other Technical Services Units as well as Contract Standards and Development and the Alternative Delivery Unit.

In this role you will:

• Support the State Hydraulics Engineer and Assistant Unit Heads in project delivery and unit functions.

• Coordinate with other Technical Services Units and integrate hydraulic design with overall project plans.

• Review project timelines and ensure hydraulic deliverables are completed within project schedules.

• Perform quality checks on hydraulic design calculations, plans, and reports.

• Review consultant-submitted designs and ensure they meet standards.

• Support the development of staff training and development of innovative solutions.

• Provide contract support and professional engineering firm coordination.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

Applicants must submit an application that clearly reflects work experience that demonstrates the following:

• Knowledge of hydraulic principles, stormwater management, floodplain analysis, and proficiency in tools like HEC-RAS and HY-8.

• Experience in managing project timelines, collaborating across units, and integrating hydraulic designs into comprehensive project plans.

• Experience in reviewing and ensuring the accuracy of hydraulic designs, reports, and consultant submissions in compliance with standards.

• Experience in developing staff training programs and fostering innovative solutions for hydraulic engineering challenges.

• Knowledge of contract management and effective coordination with professional engineering firms to meet project requirements.

Additional Expectations

Candidate must possess good oral and written communication skills with varied audiences and can work well within a group setting with limited supervision. Considerable knowledge and understanding of concepts, practices, and theories used in hydrology and hydraulics and the ability to use it in practice. Ability to provide consultation to clients or others related to drainage studies and complex hydraulic design situations. Ability to develop and/or create informational products; manage hydraulic design projects; plan, develop and implement short-term strategies.

Occasional overnight travel required. Field work may require traversing steep terrain, thick undergrowth, working around open water, near traffic, and in adverse weather conditions.

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 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.

Supplemental and Contact Information

Alexis Palcher 919-707-6352 alpalcher@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.

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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 knowledge of hydraulic principles, stormwater management, floodplain analysis, and proficiency in tools like HEC-RAS and HY-8?

• None

• Basic

• Intermediate

• Thorough

  03

  Explain how you have knowledge of hydraulic principles, stormwater management, floodplain analysis, and proficiency in tools like HEC-RAS and HY-8.

  04

  Which of the following best describes your level of experience in managing project timelines, collaborating across units, and integrating hydraulic designs into comprehensive project plans?

• None

• Less than 1 Year

• 1-2 Years

• 2-3 Years

• 3-4 Years

• 4-5 Years

• 5 or More Years

  05

  Explain how you have experience in managing project timelines, collaborating across units, and integrating hydraulic designs into comprehensive project plans.

  06

  Which of the following best describes your level of experience in reviewing and ensuring the accuracy of hydraulic designs, reports, and consultant submissions in compliance with standards?

• 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 in reviewing and ensuring the accuracy of hydraulic designs, reports, and consultant submissions in compliance with standards.

  08

  Which of the following best describes your level of experience in developing staff training programs and fostering innovative solutions for hydraulic engineering challenges?

• 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 in developing staff training programs and fostering innovative solutions for hydraulic engineering challenges.

  10

  Which of the following best describes your knowledge of contract management and effective coordination with professional engineering firms to meet project requirements?

• None

• Basic

• Intermediate

• Thorough

  11

  Explain how you have knowledge of contract management and effective coordination with professional engineering firms to meet project requirements.

  Required Question

Agency

State of North Carolina

Address

333 Fayetteville StRaleigh, North Carolina, 27603

Website

http://www.oshr.nc.gov/jobs/index.html

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