Engineering Manager I
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on1527, Green Street, Caraleigh, Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina, 27603, United States
The mission of the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) is to connect people, products, and places safely and efficiently. Guided by customer focus, accountability, and environmental sensitivity, the agency works to enhance the economy and vitality of North Carolina. NCDOT's work serves the citizens of the state while making a broader impact on the world through all modes of transportation.
The Geotechnical Engineering Unit is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead the Eastern Region, providing support to Highway Divisions 1 through 7. As the Assistant State Geotechnical Engineer, you will serve as the senior technical authority for soil and rock mechanics, foundations, and earth-retaining systems. In this capacity, you will provide expert guidance to regional functional teams, project managers, and division maintenance and construction personnel.
You will oversee the regional geotechnical investigation, design, and operations functional groups, ensuring the delivery of high-quality services across the region. This role involves leading strategic resource management by directing the allocation of staff, consultants, drilling equipment, and operational assets to meet the diverse geotechnical needs of the divisions. You will prioritize the regional work program based on project urgency and letting schedules, tracking active work and backlogs to maintain operational readiness.
As the primary regional liaison, you will foster proactive communication with preconstruction, construction, and maintenance personnel to identify service gaps and anticipate emerging stakeholder needs. Additionally, you will manage and develop a regional team of approximately 20 employees, overseeing recruitment, performance management, and staff development to foster a productive and inclusive work environment.
All positions close at 12:00 AM on the posted closing date. Applicants must submit their applications by 11:59 PM prior to the closing date. It is critical that your application includes all relevant education and work experience and that you answer all associated questions to ensure proper consideration.
The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer dedicated to providing 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.
Work model: On-site
1527, Green Street, Caraleigh, Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina, 27603, United States
Raleigh, North Carolina
Experience applying the principles and practices of geotechnical engineering to highway design, construction, and maintenance to resolve highly technical design problems for lower-level staff and offering technical advice to construction engineers and maintenance personnel in the Highway Divisions. Demonstrated ability understanding and explaining contracts for professional services and construction. Experience preparing and interpreting plans, provisions, and specifications for highway design, construction and maintenance. Experience managing and supervising a team or work groups including planning and prioritizing work assignments, tracking active and backlog projects for resource allocation, and maintaining effective working relationships.
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Skills: Geotechnical Engineering, Soil Mechanics, Rock Mechanics, Foundations, Earth-Retaining Systems, Highway Design, Highway Construction, Highway Maintenance, Professional Engineer.
Education: Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Full-Time