Job Description
Join North Carolina's premier transportation agency and help shape the future of our state's infrastructure. The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) is seeking a dedicated Transportation Engineer III to lead critical highway design projects across the Research Triangle region. This full-time permanent position offers competitive benefits, career advancement opportunities, and the chance to make a tangible impact on North Carolina's growing communities.
Why Work With Us?
- Comprehensive health and retirement benefits
- Tuition assistance and professional development programs
- Work-life balance initiatives
- Collaborative, mission-driven environment
Responsibilities
- Lead complex highway and bridge design projects from conception to completion
- Prepare and review engineering plans, specifications, and cost estimates
- Coordinate with federal, state, and local agencies on transportation initiatives
- Conduct traffic studies and analyze transportation data for infrastructure improvements
- Ensure compliance with North Carolina DOT standards and federal regulations
- Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance on design best practices
- Present project updates to stakeholders and public officials
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution
- Minimum 5 years of transportation engineering experience
- Professional Engineer (PE) license in North Carolina
- Proficiency in Civil 3D, MicroStation, and transportation modeling software
- Demonstrated experience with NCDOT design standards and procedures
- Strong project management skills with proven ability to meet deadlines
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Valid North Carolina driver's license