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State of North Carolina

Contract Time Engineer

Wake County, NC

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Seniority
Mid level
Stated salary
$70,478 – $123,336 per year
Country
US
Work mode
On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
14 Oct 2026

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the posting

Agency

Dept of Transportation

Division

State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

Job Classification Title

Engineer III (NS)

Position Number

60027487

Grade

NC20

About Us

It’s the mission of the NC Department of Transportation to connect people, products and places safely and efficiently with customer focus, accountability, and environmental sensitivity to enhance the economy and vitality of North Carolina. We encourage you to consider joining NCDOT where our work not only serves the citizens of North Carolina but has an impact on our world through all modes of transportation.

Description of Work

The Contract Standards and Development Unit’s mission is to ensure that highway construction projects are designed and contracted in a manner that they satisfy the Department of Transportation’s needs in a safe, economical and optimal manner. As a member of this Unit, the responsibility of the Contract Time Engineer is to analyze and determine the time given a Contractor to complete construction on a project in accordance with Standard Specifications, approved guidelines, and professional and industry standards. This position is for a permanent employee who will serve as a part of a three-person team, two permanent employees supported by one part-time employee, who must review multiple projects simultaneously through gathering and evaluating any information that will impact a project’s constructability while generating contract time recommendations for each project that require concurrence by other Units

Please note that all positions close at 12:00 AM on the posted closing date. You must apply by 11:59 PM prior to the posted closing date.

PE is preferred

Must be able to legally operate a motor vehicle.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Grade and Salary Range: NC20 $70,478 - $123,336\

Management prefers applicants with the following:

  • Working knowledge in construction and civil engineering
  • Knowledge of NCDOT internal operations, specifications, standard drawings, and construction procedures.
  • Demonstrated ability to read and interpret a variety of construction plans and understand how those plans interact with each other.
  • Demonstrated ability directing others in writing and preparing work which will stand the test of court action
  • Demonstrated ability to manage a schedule that may include simultaneous deadlines

Minimum Education and Experience

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 the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Bachelor's degree in an applicable field of engineering from an appropriately accredited institution and four (4) years of progressively responsible experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Necessary Special Requirements

May require registration as a professional engineer by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors.

In accordance with the Governor’s Executive Order 303 , our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice-involved. We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified.

It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application.

EEO Statement

T he State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Recruiter:

Sharon Ashe

Email:

DOT-WorkdayJobRecruitment@ncdot.gov

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