Demo

Engineer I

State of North Carolina
State of North Carolina Salary
Lenoir, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 7/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/23/2026
Agency
Dept of Transportation

Division
State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

Job Classification Title
Engineer I (NS)

Position Number
60027063

Grade
NC16

About Us

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.

Employee in this position will work with the Roadside Environmental Field Operations Engineer and will be responsible for conducting environmental compliance reviews of land disturbing projects associated with highway construction in Divisions 1 and 2. Responsible for field implementation of erosion and sediment control program involving: the Sedimentation Pollution Control Act; US Army Corps of Engineers Section 404; NCDEQ's 401 Water Quality Certification; National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System; and riparian buffer rules. Responsible for providing technical assistance and training to Division of Highways construction and operations personnel. Additional job responsibilities include review of erosion and sediment control/stormwater plans, NPDES/NCG01 compliance reviews and attending preconstruction and other planning meetings. This position will work directly with and should be able to effectively communicate with NCDOT central/field staff, contractors, regulatory staff, and consultants on the development, implementation and maintenance of erosion/sedimentation control and stormwater practices. Employee should have the ability to plan, organize, and schedule daily activities. Employee should be physically able to traverse rough terrain by foot and travel independently to projects across two highway divisions.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Grade and Salary Range: NC 16 / $57,983 - $101,470

Management prefers applicants with the following:
  • Knowledge and understanding of general concepts, practices, and theories of erosion and sediment control/stormwater laws and NPDES stormwater requirements for construction sites.
  • Knowledge of erosion and sediment control design principles and review of plan designs for compliance with applicable standards.
  • Experience applying engineering concepts to solve complex problems.
  • Experience communicating verbally and in writing to resolve problems that involve explaining engineering concepts to various customer groups.
  • Experience planning, developing, scheduling, tracking, and completing projects independently or with limited supervision

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; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Necessary Special Requirements

May require registration as a professional engineer by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors.

It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application.

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:
Andriette Dana Clifton

Email:

Salary : $57,983 - $101,470

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Engineer I?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Engineer I career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$73,784 - $86,677
Income Estimation: 
$90,372 - $103,622
Income Estimation: 
$61,825 - $80,560
Income Estimation: 
$90,032 - $105,965
Income Estimation: 
$85,996 - $102,718
Income Estimation: 
$73,784 - $86,677
Income Estimation: 
$90,372 - $103,622
Income Estimation: 
$61,825 - $80,560
Income Estimation: 
$90,032 - $105,965
Income Estimation: 
$85,996 - $102,718

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs with skills like those required for the Engineer I.

Click the checkbox next to the jobs that you are interested in.

  • Computer Simulation Skill

    • Income Estimation: $72,390 - $94,155
    • Income Estimation: $75,910 - $93,608
  • Cost Estimation Skill

    • Income Estimation: $66,378 - $103,767
    • Income Estimation: $72,477 - $98,579
Employees: Get a Salary Increase
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at State of North Carolina

  • State of North Carolina Guilford, NC
  • Agency Dept of Transportation Division Job Classification Title Engineering Technician I (S) Position Number Grade NC07 About Us It's the mission of the NC... more
  • 1 Day Ago

  • State of North Carolina Forsyth, NC
  • Agency Dept of Transportation Division State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys Job Classification Title Engineering Technician II (S) Position Number 6002107... more
  • 1 Day Ago

  • State of North Carolina Carolina, NC
  • Agency Division Job Classification Title Applications Systems Specialist I (NS) Position Number Grade DT10 About Us North Carolina State Government is one ... more
  • 1 Day Ago

  • State of North Carolina Forsyth, NC
  • Agency Dept of Transportation Division State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys Job Classification Title Engineering Technician III (S) Position Number 600210... more
  • 1 Day Ago


Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Engineer I jobs in the Lenoir, NC area that may be a better fit.

  • Geiger Hildebran, NC
  • Why join us? Geiger furnishes the modern office with beautiful solutions for private offices, conference rooms, collaborative spaces, and more. Geiger desi... more
  • 8 Days Ago

  • BAXTER Hickory, NC
  • This is where your work makes a difference. At Baxter, we believe every person-regardless of who they are or where they are from-deserves a chance to live ... more
  • 1 Month Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!