PDEA Engineer Position Available In Guilford, North Carolina

PDEA Engineer

Salary
$67,852.00 – $118,741.00 Annually
Location Guilford County, NC
Job Type
Permanent Full-Time
Job Number
25-06356
Department
Dept of Transportation
Division
State Hwy Administrator – Div of Hwys
Opening Date
05/16/2025
Closing Date
5/30/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Class Title
Engineer III
Position Number
60020085
Salary Grade
NC20
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Description of Work
This is a repost and all previous applicants must re-apply to be considered.
This position with NCDOT offers full State Benefits , competitive salaries and many career development opportunities. This position is located in Guilford County in the Project Development Unit. This position will coordinate with private engineering consultants, NCDOT Project Managers, Division Management, technical subject matter experts, planning organizations, transit agencies, municipal and county staff, the Federal Highway Administration, and regulatory agencies to ensure our projects comply with

NEPA/SEPA

regulations, environmental laws, local, State, and Federal policies as well as NCDOT guidance relevant to the resources present within the context of each project as we perform planning, engineering and environmental studies for projects within Division 7. This includes the investigation and evaluation/review of studies related to streams and wetlands, endangered species, historic architecture, community impacts, multi-modal accommodations, voluntary agriculture districts (VAD), prime farmland, the Clean Water Act, and other studies necessary to comply with policy and to make informed decisions regarding project scope and alternatives. This position will be responsible for guiding project managers and upper management in key decisions for the development and evaluation of all reasonable and feasible alternatives for transportation projects. The position will also provide expert guidance on major aspects of a project such as level of

NEPA/SEPA

documentation, purpose and need, scope of improvements, location of alternatives, and compatibility of the project with the surrounding community. The position will perform various technical evaluations such as review of wetland delineations and stream assessments, review and assessment of community impacts, review and recommendation of multi-modal accommodations, local coordination and project team guidance on potential VAD impacts, and identification and evaluation of other potential environmental impacts to develop avoidance, minimization, and mitigation options for projects. The position will also work to generally identify and reduce risk associated with policy compliance and will review project specific environmental documents to ensure they contain sufficient information and analysis to support project decisions and are legally sufficient to withstand the scrutiny of court litigation.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies
Applicants must submit an application that clearly reflects work experience that demonstrates the following:
Knowledge of the principles and practices of National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA), environmental regulations, civil engineering, construction and maintenance methods, as they apply to highway and traffic engineering and transportation planning
Knowledge relating to, but not limited to, transportation and environmental policies and procedures
Experience maintaining effective working relationships with NCDOT staff, consultants, contractors, and public officials while managing conflicts and deadlines. Knowledge of the organization and operation of North Carolina Department of Transportation and municipal governments; general knowledge of Federal-Aid Highway planning and funding requirements related to Environmental requirements
Experience supervising lower-level engineering and technician staff

Additional Expectations:

The selected applicant will be expected to legally operate a motor vehicle. Safety toe shoes are needed for this position. Registration as a Professional Engineer by NC Board of Examiners for Engineers & Surveyors preferred.
Applicants with experience & education in Natural Sciences, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Zoology, Environmental Science, Natural Resources, Forestry, Soil Science, etc. are encouraged to apply. 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
Dana Myers 336-487-0000
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://ncdot.gov/
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