Engineering Manager - Project Development

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Durham County, NCtime type:
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March 12, 2026 (8 days left to apply) job requisition :
JR-110440
** Agency
* * Dept of Transportation
** Division
* * State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys
** Job Classification Title
** Engineering Manager I (NS)
** Position Number
**** Grade
* * NC24

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
** 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.
This position is an Engineering Manager I position that will serve as the Division Project Team Lead as part of the Division Five Project Development Unit. This position will lead a team of project managers, technical experts, and supporting personnel. The Division Project Team is responsible for management and oversight of all aspects of the assigned projects including the scopes, schedules, and budgets.

The work of the team includes extensive coordination with consultants, external stakeholders, other NCDOT units, regulatory agencies, and the public. The team oversees the development of all deliverables necessary in the preparation of a project for construction including planning documents, final construction plans, and all supporting studies and analyses. The Team Lead will also be responsible for managing the allocation and utilization of resources to successfully deliver all projects and for coaching and development of staff.
Additional Expectations:
Position requires the ability to lead multiple project managers and complete difficult assignments within specified time requirements. Communicate, establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, business associates and the general public. Direct the work of other engineers, apply engineering principles to difficult or complex engineering problems, and make sound recommendations and decisions. The ability to operate a State vehicle will be needed for this position.

This position will have direct reports in Durham and Raleigh and will be splitting time between locations. State of North arolina registered Professional Engineer’s License preferred.
** Knowledge

Skills and Abilities

/Management Preferences
** Salary Grade and Salary Range:  NC24 / $87,740 - $171,095
** Management prefers applicants with the following:
*** Knowledge and understanding of engineering concepts, practices, and theories used in project development and experience planning, developing, designing, scheduling, tracking, and completing projects, independently or with minimal supervision.
* Experience interpreting and communicating verbally and in writing details of plans, project documents, policies, and procedures to convey information to consultants, department personnel, and others.
* Experience making recommendations and decisions on simple or complex projects based on reviewing plans for completeness, compliance with engineering principles, standards, and design needs.
* Experience leading and maintaining positive working relationships with environmental agencies, public officials, consultants, contractors and NCDOT staff to find acceptable solutions to infrastructure project problems.
* Demonstrated ability to motivate, counsel, and train other team members.
** 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 engineering from an…