*** Salary Grade: NC16 /Recruitment Range - $79,151 - $85,237***
 This is an extended posting through August 12, 2024, for Engineer I positions in Division 13 Buncombe county. Multiple Engineer I positions will be filled in from this posting. Interested applicants will only have to apply one time to be considered for all Engineer I vacancies during this time frame. 
 Position serves as an entry level Engineer. Applicants should have knowledge of the principals and practices of Engineering with the ability to learn highway maintenance methods, techniques, construction standards and specification, and operation of field and office engineering instruments. This position leads employees and coordinates reviews of technical plans and drawings. This position may be required to work nights and weekends as needed for emergency and planned operations in all types of weather conditions and on uneven surfaces and slopes.
 Successful applicants will need to have the ability to:
 Ability to plan, organize, and schedule daily tasks. Ability to make independent decisions and the willingness to work collaboratively towards group decisions. Ability to listen and communicate effectively with co-workers, departmental personnel, contractors, developers, local and state officials, and the public. Ability to prioritize and delegate project assignments. Ability to interpret plans, provisions, specifications, policies, procedures, and regulations and apply this information in reviewing of construction drawings.Applicants must submit an application that clearly reflects experience that demonstrates the following:

• Experience using computers or electronic tablets
• Basic knowledge and understanding of concepts, practices, and theories used in engineering
• Demonstrated ability to write clear, concise, and organized documents and reports addressing basic engineering concepts and facts.

Additional Expectations:
The selected applicant will be expected to safely and legally operate a motor vehicle. Safety toe shoes are required.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; 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 SurveyorsFor additional information, contact Susan Briggs at 828-250-3000.
Applicant 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 of your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application. NCDOT will not accept "See Attached" or Resumes in lieu of education and work completed on the application. If multiple applications are submitted to an individual position, only the most recent application received prior to the posting close date will be accepted.