Engineer Jobs in Cherokee County, NC

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Assistant District Engineer

State of North Carolina - Department of Transportation Cherokee County, NC

Cherokee County, NC

1d ago

$58k - $101k/yr Full time Design Engineering Engineering Field Engineer

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Job Description

The Assistant District Engineer role is an Engineer I position with the State of North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) in the Andrews District Office. The position performs professional engineering work supporting the state highway system, including plan review, field investigation, engineering analysis, and coordination of transportation improvements with stakeholders.

Location and Salary

Location: Cherokee County, NC (onsite)
Compensation: USD 57,983 - 101,470 per year

Education

Required: Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field of engineering

Key Responsibilities

Performs professional engineering work related to the state highway system
Reviews roadway and site plans, traffic studies, surveys, and other technical documents
Conducts field investigations
Performs engineering calculations and analyses
Evaluates transportation-related issues involving safety, access, traffic operations, drainage, construction, and maintenance
Applies NCDOT policies, procedures, standards, and specifications, and uses applicable engineering guidelines and manuals to develop recommendations and engineering decisions
Coordinates with NCDOT staff, consultants, local governments, contractors, developers, and the public to review plans, resolve engineering issues, and support transportation improvement efforts
Progressively develops technical knowledge and identifies when additional technical expertise or supervisory guidance is needed
Assesses issues in the context of existing roadway conditions and community conditions
May be required to work nights and weekends for emergency and planned operations
Works outdoors in varying weather conditions and on uneven surfaces and slopes

Required Qualifications

Knowledge of the principles and practices of civil and transportation engineering, including roadway design, traffic operations, drainage, construction, maintenance, and access management
May require registration as a professional engineer by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors
Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field of engineering from an appropriately accredited institution, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Ability to apply NCDOT policies, procedures, standards, and specifications, and to use applicable engineering guidelines and manuals to make engineering decisions and develop recommendations
Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle (management prefers)

Management Preference

Experience applying engineering concepts to solve engineering problems
Knowledge of engineering standards, policies, and procedures related to transportation
Experience in customer service related to resolving problems that involve explaining complicated engineering concepts to various customer groups
Experience writing memos, reports, and emails that clearly convey technical information and engineering concepts

Recruiter Contact

Recruiter: Michele Dineen Noel-LaQuatra
Email: DOT-WorkdayJobRecruitment@ncdot.gov

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