Utilities Engineer I

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Utilities Engineer I

Salary

$55,823.00 - $97,689.00 Annually

Location

Wake County, NC

Job Type

Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

25-03393

Department

Dept of Transportation

Division

State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

Opening Date

03/14/2025

Closing Date

3/28/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Class Title

Engineer I

Position Number

60027210

Salary Grade

NC16

Description of Work

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This position with NCDOT offers full State Benefits , competitive salaries and many career development opportunities.  

The Utilities Unit serves as the NCDOT’s experts on utilities, supporting both central and field-based staff for utility-related needs.  For more information watch the Utilities Unit Video.

We are looking for a Utilities Engineer to provide beginning level engineering work in the independent application of professional techniques and standards to moderately difficult transportation, design, or analysis engineering projects, or in assisting higher level engineers on major or complex projects. 

In this role you will: 

  • provide engineering support and decisions on projects assigned to the region
  • manage the schedule of utilities relocations in conjunction with the Utilities Coordinator. 
  • support higher level engineers in functional areas such as project design through the review and development of project data.
  • ensure engineering coordination, management, and review of projects with both in-house and Private Engineering Firm (PEF) field forces for in-house projects.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

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

  • Knowledge and understanding of basic engineering concepts, practices, and theories.
  • Demonstrated ability preparing and reviewing basic to moderately complex technical plans for completeness, compatibility, and compliance with engineering principles.
  • Working knowledge of software such as MicroStation and MS Office (i.e., Word & Excel).
  • Demonstrated ability accurately presenting clear and detailed technical information, guidelines, and standards to seek compliance and/or approval.
  • Demonstrated ability to review the work of others using CADD workstations, computers, and calculators.

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; 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

Yolanda Cooper (919)707-7194

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 and understanding of basic engineering concepts, practices, and theories?
  • None
  • Basic
  • Intermediate
  • Thorough
03
Explain how you have knowledge and understanding of basic engineering concepts, practices, and theories.
04
Which of the following best describes the level of ability you have demonstrated preparing or reviewing basic to moderately complex technical plans for completeness, compatibility, and compliance with engineering principles?
  • None
  • Less than 1 Year
  • 1-2 Years
  • 2-3 Years
  • 3-4 Years
  • 4-5 Years
  • More than 5 Years
05
Explain how you have demonstrated you have the ability to prepare and review basic to moderately complex technical plans for completeness, compatibility, and compliance with engineering principles.
06
Which of the following best describes your level of working knowledge of software such as MicroStation and MS Office (i.e., Word and Excel)?
  • None
  • Basic
  • Intermediate
  • Thorough
07
Explain how you have working knowledge of software such as MicroStation and MS Office (i.e., Word and Excel).
08
Which of the following best describes the level of ability you have demonstrated accurately presenting clear and detailed technical information, guidelines, and standards to seek compliance and/or approval?
  • 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 demonstrated you have the ability to accurately presenting clear and detailed technical information, guidelines, and standards to seek compliance and/or approval.
10
Which of the following best describes the level of ability you have demonstrated reviewing the work of others using CADD workstations, computers, and calculators?
  • 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 demonstrated you the ability to review the work of others using CADD workstations, computers, and calculators.

Required Question

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State of North Carolina