- Employer: State of North Carolina
- Salary: $67,852.00 – $118,741.00 Annually
- Location: Wake County, NC
- Job Type: Permanent Full-Time
- Job Number: 25-03916
- Department: Dept of Transportation
- Division: State Hwy Administrator – Div of Hwys
- Opening Date: 03/24/2025
- Closing Date: 4/4/2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)
- Job Class Title: Engineer III
- Position Number: 60025742
- Salary Grade: NC20
Description of Work
Salary Grade: NC20 Salary Range: $ $67,852.00 – $118,741.00
This position with NCDOT offers full State 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
The Hydraulics Unit is seeking an experienced and motivated Engineer III to serve as a Project Engineer in the Design Section of the Hydraulics Unit. This role will focus on providing technical expertise, policy coordination, and training to internal staff and private engineering firms in support of hydrologic and hydraulic (H&H) studies and designs.
In this role, you will:
- Develop, scope, support, and review hydrologic and hydraulic (H&H) studies for NCDOT transportation projects.
- Provide technical guidance to internal In-House Staff and Private Engineering Firms on H&H study development.
- Coordinate with technical units and Divisions to integrate H&H deliverables into transportation design plans.
- Perform and review advanced H&H modeling and design, including hydraulic planning reports, risk assessments, final hydraulic designs, riverine hydraulic modeling, bridge and culvert hydraulic reports, stormwater management plans, and floodplain compliance reports.
- Support storm response and recovery efforts, including preparing H&H storm response packages and participating in field scoping meetings.
- Assist with permitting processes for hydraulic designs.
- Develop and update guidance and drainage policy, contribute to research and development, and provide training to internal teams and external partners.
Occasional overnight travel required. Field work may require traversing steep terrain, thick undergrowth, working around open water, near traffic, and in adverse weather conditions.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies
Applicants must submit an application that clearly reflects work experience that demonstrates the following:
- Thorough knowledge of hydrologic and hydraulic design practices, including riverine modeling, bridge scour assessments, and stormwater management for highway projects.
- Experience applying federal, state, and local regulations, including NFIP policy, FHWA and AASHTO guidelines, and NCDOT drainage and floodplain management standards.
- Knowledge and proficiency in using hydrologic and hydraulic modeling software such as HEC-RAS (1D & 2D), SRH-2D, SMS, and other industry tools for flood risk assessment and design.
- Knowledge and proficiency in engineering business applications, including MS Office, ArcGIS, Bentley ORD/DU, SharePoint, and Adobe Acrobat for project documentation and analysis.
- Experience in applying engineering principles to complex design challenges, ensuring project compliance, quality, and performance through sound decision-making.
Additional Expectations
- 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.
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
Jennifer Sizemore 919-707-6202
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.
Employer: State of North Carolina
Website: http://www.ncdot.gov/
