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Structural Engineer III

Department of Administration
Wake, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 12/30/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/29/2026
Agency Dept of Administration Division Administration Job Classification Title Engineer III (NS) Position Number Grade NC20 About Us The NC Department of Administration is the business manager for North Carolina state government. The department oversees Government Operations such as building construction, purchasing and contracting for goods and services, maintaining facilities, managing state vehicles, acquiring and disposing of real property, and operating auxiliary services such as courier mail delivery and the sale of state and federal surplus property. Additionally, the department manages many of the state's advocacy programs that provide assistance and services to diverse segments of the state's population that have been traditionally underserved. Description of Work Key Responsibilities: This Position will review and approve for bidding design and construction documents related to the structural and civil engineering aspects of Capital improvement projects. This includes: Verify scope and estimated costs of projects with the contract requirements and the appropriate funds. Efficient and proper use of space, form, and materials of buildings and building site. Check the level of completion, accuracy, clarity, and appropriateness of plans and specifications. Indicate corrections and suggest improvements and revisions. Economy in initial costs and long-term maintenance. Energyefficientsystemsandenergyconservationmeasuresinconstruction. Appropriate selection, specification, and use of all materials. CompliancewithNCBuildingCodesandapplicableNCGeneralStatutesonpublicwork. Conformance of the contractual bid package with State Construction Office guidelines, policies, and procedures. Coordination of the plans and documents among the other engineering disciplines. Project cannot proceed to bid without State Construction Office approval according to GS 143-341(3). Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences Engineer III (Working Title: Structural Engineer III) NC Department of Administration State Construction Office Position: 60014591 NC20 Recruitment Range: $67,852 - $$99,782 This position is located at: 301 North Wilmington Street, Suite 450 Raleigh, NC27601 Employment Incentives with NC State Government We value our employees and offer a variety of competitive and family-friendly benefits including: 12 annual paid holidays Health Insurance and Supplemental Benefits including Dental and Vision. NC State Retirement Plan Click more about employee perks and benefits at https://oshr.nc.gov/state-employee-resources/benefits (https://oshr.nc.gov/state-employee-resources/benefits) . Contact NCDOA and follow us on social media at https://ncadmin.nc.gov/contact (https://ncadmin.nc.gov/contact) . **Find tips on How to Apply and learn more about our agency here : Join Our Team | NCDOA (https://ncadmin.nc.gov/join-our-team) ** Come Join Our Team! The North Carolina Department of Administration is seeking applicants for a Structural Engineer for our State Construction Division. The State Construction Office (SCO) is responsible for the administration of planning, design and construction of all state facilities, including the university and community college systems. The division also provides the architectural and engineering services necessary to carry out the capital improvement program for all state institutions and agencies. This Position will review all structural engineering aspects of capital improvement projects submitted by designers in the construction document phase. The review addresses compliance with the NC General Statutes governing public works, building and safety codes, and conformance with sound engineering and construction practices. Structural engineering designs are reviewed for proper consideration to economy in first cost and life cycle cost, maintenance cost, proper materials, and type of construction. Projects are reviewed to evaluate the structural design coordination with the civil, mechanical and electrical disciplines. This Position will assist construction monitors in the field in resolving technical or contractual issues at the construction site as well as assisting in the final inspection. Position will monitor structures under construction and at completion provide valuable three-dimensional insight into problems or conditions that could be corrected earlier in the two-dimensional review process. The SCO Design Review Section conducts a comprehensive review and technical evaluation of design drawings, specifications, and budget of each project submitted by contracted designers. Submittals occur at three phases of the design process – Schematic Design, Design Development and Construction Documents – depending on size, type and/or complexity of the proposed project. Each submittal phase increases in complexity and completion. Division/ Department Overview The Department of Administration serves as the business manager for North Carolina state government and provides leadership to state government agencies for the effective, efficient economical and equitable delivery of services to the public. The department also provides assistance and services to several advocacy programs that serve diverse segments of the state’s population that has traditionally been underserved. The agency’s mission directs departmental efforts to: acquire, develop and maintain properties and facilities; create and operate an efficient system to purchase and dispose of goods and services to meet the needs of government agencies, provide excellent operational services to state employees; achieve fair and equitable opportunities and representation for various segments of the population that have special needs; and to provide administrative support to independent state government agencies. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies NOTE: "See Resume" is not acceptable to show work history. MANAGEMENT PREFERENCES: Working knowledge of principles and practices of Structural and Civil Engineering. 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 Qualification May require registration as a professional engineer by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors Supplemental and Contact Information The Department of Administration (DOA) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. DOA uses Merit-based Recruitment to select from among the most qualified applicants to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act. Bonus qualified applicant must be selected from the candidate pool of this posting and meet the State policy following requirement: “To be eligible for a Sign-on Bonus, the candidate must not have worked as a probationary, permanent, or time-limited employee in North Carolina State government, including the judicial system, or the University of NC system, within the last 12 months as an employee subject to the State Human Resources Act.” Eligibility and requirements will be discussed during the interview process. Employer State of North Carolina Website http://www.doa.state.nc.us/ (http://www.doa.sta te.nc.us/) This Sign-on Bonus is contingent upon budget and final eligibility determination as of the effective date of hire. Additional information regarding the Sign-on Policy can be found at https://oshr.nc.gov/policies/sign-and-retention-bonus-policy (https://oshr.nc.gov/policies/sign-and-retention-bonus-policy) . ** PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION ON-LINE USING THIS WEBSITE ** for the State of North Carolina. To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the online application form. Any information omitted from the application cannot be considered forqualifying credit. Attached or incorporated resumes (including Text Resumes on applicationform) WILL NOT be used for screening for qualifying credit. Please make sure you completethe application in full. "See Resume" or "See Attachment" will NOT be accepted. Otherattachments (except a DD-214 copy) will also be accepted but not used in screening forqualifying credit. Applicants are required to scan and attach a copy of their DD-214 (Form 4)or discharge orders if they wish to obtain veterans preference. Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account and click "Application Status". It is not necessary to contact the Human ResourcesOffice to check the status of an application. If there are any questions about this posting, other than your application status please contact the DOA Human Resources Office. CONTACT INFORMATION NC Department of Administration Human Resources Management Office Attn: Human Resources Specialist 325 N Salisbury Street Raleigh, NC 27699-1322 Phone: 984-236-0040 ; EEO Statement The 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: Terrance Daniels Recruiter Email: TERRANCE.J.DANIELS@DOA.NC.GOV North Carolina State Government is one of the state’s largest employers, with over 76,000 employees all working toward a common goal: a safer and stronger North Carolina. We are a large organization comprised of various agencies, offices, and universities, each providing important public services. Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more. To learn more about the benefits of being a North Carolina state employee, visit the N.C. Office of State Human Resources' website. Permanent, temporary, and time-limited state government jobs can be found from the mountains to the coast. Find your next opportunity today! State Application Resources/Frequently Asked Questions Valuing Education and Experience The State of North Carolina values the knowledge and experience of our jobseekers and current state employees. Approximately 91 percent of state job classifications allow experience to be substituted for education or do not require a post-secondary degree. Learn more about how you may qualify for a position through education or directly related experience, or a combination of both, with the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide. Introduce yourself to our recruiters and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match. If you are already a state employee, please search for jobs by clicking here.

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