Division Utility Engineer Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/northcarolina/jobs/newprint/4812970) Apply  Division Utility Engineer Salary $67,852.00 - $118,741.00 Annually Location Wilson County, NC Job Type Permanent Full-Time Job Number 25-01160 Department Dept of Transportation Division State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys Opening Date 02/03/2025 Closing Date 2/12/2025 11:59 AM Eastern Job Class Title Engineer III Position Number 60025119 Section Construction Salary Grade NC20 + Description + Benefits + Questions Description of Work This position with NCDOT offers fullState Benefits (https://oshr.nc.gov/state-employee-resources/benefits) , competitive salaries and many career development opportunities. + This posting is for an Engineer III that will serve as the Division Utility Engineer in the Division 4 Office. The primary purpose of this position is to oversee and manage all utility coordination and relocations for Division 4. + In this position will serve as liaison between PEF (Private Engineering Firms) and Design Unit to oversee the Preliminary Engineering of Utility Conflicts/Relocations as well as correspond with Division Utility Coordinator and Utility Companies during Right of Way Acquisition to relocate utilities efficiently and effectively at the earliest possible time to eliminate/reduce delays and contractor claims. + In this position you will implement advanced engineering criteria and innovate construction methods while adhering to applicable environmental regulations and roadway design standards to support relocation and placement of utilities along highway right of way and proposed corridors to effectively manage and coordinate major project development efforts of NCDOT. + Work may include, but is not limited to, managing DOT Personnel, consultants and CEI personnel to determine utility conflicts; engineer utility relocations; and oversee the relocation of utilities prior to contractual highway construction for all Division 4 managed highway projects. + This work oversees investigating and analyzing utility facilities; designing and engineering utility relocations; assuring adherence to utility relocation schedules; developing contract documents and estimates; authorizing utility company relocations; reviewing utility plans prepared by others and providing engineering opinions and assistance on utility installations; field inspection for verification of data contained therein; scoping and reviewing work performed by consulting engineers; and consultation with interdepartmental units and utility owners. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies Applicants must submit an application that clearly reflects work experience that demonstrates the following: + Experience planning, developing, scheduling, tracking, and completing projects independently or with limited supervision + Experience maintaining effective working relationships with NCDOT staff, consultants, contractors, and public officials while managing conflicts and deadlines + Strong skill in organizing resources, planning, scheduling, and coordinating work to maintain schedules + Experience in developing utility relocation strategies and providing coordination and relocation services to accomplish removal, relocation, and modification of utility facilities (water, sewer, gas, electric, telecommunication, etc.) impacted by highway improvement projects including the development of Utility Relocation Agreements and acquiring Encroachment Agreements from utility owners. + Experience in planning and coordinating project work, and the ability to negotiate and develop contract documents for highway projects, for engineering services, and for utility owner agreements. Additional Expectations: The applicant should have a base working knowledge to use computers for office work (MS Word, Excel, Access, SAP) and CADD (Microstation, GEOPAK). A working knowledge of NCDOT policies for accommodating utilities and NCDEQ regulations for water and sewer design is needed. Travel to field sites for meetings and investigations with occasional overnight travel is required. The position requires the ability to train and provide technical assistance to other employees, give clear instructions and directions to employees, utility company personnel, consultants and DOT staff concerning utility/highway matters. Selected applicant will be expected to legally operate a motor vehicle. 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 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 Melissa Harrison@ 252-640-6415 or mrharrison@ncdot.gov 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 experience in planning, developing, scheduling, tracking, and completing projects independently or with limited supervision? + None + Less than 1 Year + 1 - 2 Years + 2 - 3 Years + 3 or More Years 03 Explain how you have experience in planning, developing, scheduling, tracking, and completing projects independently or with limited supervision. 04 Which of the following best describes your level of experience maintaining effective working relationships with NCDOT staff, consultants, contractors, and public officials while managing conflicts and deadlines? + None + Less than 1 Year + 1 - 2 Years + 2 - 3 Years + 3 or More Years 05 Explain how you have experience in maintaining effective working relationships with NCDOT staff, consultants, contractors, and public officials while managing conflicts and deadlines. 06 Which of the following best describes your level of knowledge in organizing resources, planning, scheduling, and coordinating work to maintain schedules? + None + Limited + Intermediate + Advanced 07 Explain how you have knowledge in organizing resources, planning, scheduling, and coordinating work to maintain schedules. 08 Which of the following best describes your level of experience in developing utility relocation strategies and providing coordination and relocation services to accomplish removal, relocation, and modification of utility facilities (water, sewer, gas, electric, telecommunication, etc.) impacted by highway improvement projects including the development of Utility Relocation Agreements and acquiring Encroachment Agreements from utility owners? + None + Less than 1 Year + 1 - 2 Years + 2 - 3 Years + 3 or More Years 09 Explain how you have experience in developing utility relocation strategies and providing coordination and relocation services to accomplish removal, relocation, and modification of utility facilities (water, sewer, gas, electric, telecommunication, etc.) impacted by highway improvement projects including the development of Utility Relocation Agreements and acquiring Encroachment Agreements from utility owners. 10 Which of the following best describes your level of experience in planning and coordinating project work, and the ability to negotiate and develop contract documents for highway projects, for engineering services, and for utility owner agreements? + None + Less than 1 Year + 1 - 2 Years + 2 - 3 Years + 3 or More Years 11 Explain how you have experience in planning and coordinating project work, and the ability to negotiate and develop contract documents for highway projects, for engineering services, and for utility owner agreements. 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