Civil Engineer III

Description of WorkTHIS IS A RE-ADVERTISEMENT, PREVIOUS CANDIDATES ARE STILL UNDER CONSIDERATION AND DO NOT HAVE TO REAPPLY.The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction is seeking applicants for a Civil Facility Design Engineer III - (NC20) for our Plant Operation Section. The Plant Operation Section is responsible for providing engineering consulting and design services for the maintenance of the public schools of North Carolina.Salary Grade: NC20Recruitment Range: $64,270.00 - $91,000.00Position: 60009651Exam Plan: 21-06613This position is responsible for in-depth engineering efforts to the Public Schools of NC regarding the maintenance of the schools'' facilities and the associated learning environment. Activities include extensive engineering studies, permitting efforts, detailed engineering design, budgetary estimating, bidding services, construction liaison, project management, as well as providing technical guidance & selective training to the LEAs. Since this position deals with project scoping, design, and construction, it is necessary to have client skills, be a ''Tough Professional'' engineer, have construction related experience, good communications, and be fair and ethical. Experience from the private consulting sector is highly desirable. You will seal your project work. A general breakdown of the work is as follows:Technical / Consulting Guidance: Furnish technical ''Quick-Help'' guidance to LEAs seeking insight to issues relating to the upkeep of schools. These efforts are generally conducted over the phone or in email and touch on a wide variety of subjects. With a quick response school personnel are able to proceed in a timely manner.Professional Engineering Services: Provide Advanced Electrical Engineering Services as listed (as needed):* Treat all inquiries in a professional & respectful manner.* Initiate site visits obtain pertinent information and field measurements/observations.* Develop the Project Scope, possible solutions, probable construction costs and present to the Client.* Perform design services utilizing good engineering practices, meeting code requirements, permitting requirements, constructability, and keeping in mind the ability to provide ease of future operation and maintenance.* Personally design & create plans and specifications.* Develop Bid Documents and Bidders List.* Conduct Bidding Efforts in accordance with NC laws and regulations.* Provide Construction Liaison services regarding the project and close the project out ensuring the LEA receives all warranties and associated materials.* Sample efforts would include sample electrical design efforts deal with: low and medium-voltage power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, instrumentation and controls, networking and communication systems, and will perform field facilities assessments, feasibility studies, specifications, construction administration, cost estimating when necessary.* Technical / Consulting Guidance: Furnish technical ''Quick-Help'' guidance to LEAs seeking insight to issues relating to the upkeep of schools. These efforts are generally conducted over the phone or in email and touch on a wide variety of subjects. With a quick response school personnel are able to proceed in a timely manner.* Will research Code issues and work with permitting officials if needed.* Will review installation of designed equipment/systems for compliance with construction documents.* Experience from the private consulting sector is highly desirable.Technical Training: Provide training in selective fields regarding specialized school needs.Emergency Assistance: Purvey immediate/timely professional assistance to the LEA which is experiencing a true emergency.The position is located in the Raleigh area, but also requires travel (up to 40%) and possible overnight stays in the vicinity of project site across the State of North Carolina. Critical service to emergency situations may require rapid response.Additional duties assigned as needed.Note: To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the State of North Carolina application in the Education and Work Experience sections of the application form. Any information omitted from the application cannot be considered for qualifying credit.NC DPI welcomes attached or incorporated resumes, cover letters and reference information, but these items will not be used for screening for qualifying credit. Please make sure the application is completed in full. ''See Resume'' or ''See Attachment'' will NOT be accepted.For current State employees, please note that as of June 1, 2018, promotional and RIF priority and salary administration will be made based on the new Statewide NC Classification System.As of April 2019, Executive Order 93 (Prohibiting the Use of Salary History in the State Hiring Process) became effective. This Executive Order prohibits state agencies from requesting salary history from applicants or relying on previously obtained prior salary information in determining an applicant''s salary.EEO Statement:The State of North Carolina and the Department of Public Instruction provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / CompetenciesTo receive credit for all of your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the application form. Any information listed under the text resume section or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit. Qualified candidates must document on the application that they possess all of the following:* Through knowledge and understanding of engineering concepts, practice and theories used in the engineering specialty area and the ability to use it in practice.* Thorough knowledge of internal organizational structure, business needs/objectives, budget, planning, legal/public relations considerations, and/or other related factors.* Ability to meet with various school facility personnel and develop professional working relationships.* Ability to make final approval for complex or a broad variety/scope of program/project specifications for completeness, compatibility, compliance with engineering principles, standards, codes, and design needs. Ability to research alternatives and designs or analyze special details for non-standard items of work for programs/projects.* Ability to determine program/project priorities, processes and procedures.* Ability to manage complex or broad variety/scope of programs/ projects for completeness, compatibility, compliance with engineering principles and design needs and standards, ability to resolve/approve major project/program changes.* Ability to independently make final recommendations and may require ability to make decisions that require specialized engineering and/or program knowledge.* Ability to serve as technical expert in the area of assignment and may require ability to represent the agency as an expert regarding compliance with engineering principles, standards, codes, designs and statutes and address conflicting design constraints.* Ability to modify delivery, language or content to account for the characteristics and needs of audience.* Ability to communicate orally and in documents clearly, concisely and organized manner reports addressing novel or complex engineering concepts and facts such as standards/practices/codes/regulations.* Ability to participate and lead as needed in the development of long-range strategic goals.ADDITIONAL EXPECTATIONS OF THE POSITION:* Must personally have five years detailed engineering design experience in private sector consulting. This experience must include the personal production of designs and bid packages with your seal upon deliverables.* Personal experience in providing detailed design using North Carolina codes.* Must be a professional engineer with an North Carolina license or capable to receive reciprocity within 90 days of hiring.* Must have engineering construction related experience including serving as the construction liaison.* An engineering-based education with graduation resulting in a 4 year Bachelor of Science degree from a US based ABET engineering accredited university is mandatory as indicated by the NC Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors.* The position requires knowledge through training and experience to identify changing educational and construction trends and translate the* importance and meaning to school and local officials. A minimum combination of 5 years design and 3 years project management is highly desirable.* Must be physically capable to perform medium work in interior and exterior environments and various weather conditions. Must be able to climb ladders, and work on heights and/or confined spaces.* Must be dedicated to the success of the Client, the Section, and the Department.MANAGEMENT PREFERENCES:* The projects/programs encountered by Plant Operation typically involve already existing facilities which may suffer from poor original design (by other designers), poor maintenance, and/or age related wear and tear. As such, engineering design efforts are more difficult in ''making an existing facility work'' versus the usual ''Greenfield'' approach where the design starts with a clean slate. Similar relevant experience is highly desirable.* Ability to perform project efforts in compressed timeframes. This position requires a thorough understanding of engineering concepts and methods, local project related restraints, geometry, and layouts while complying with all applicable codes and regulations. This creates a complex design process and requires the ability to make independent final decisions on utilizing specialized engineering knowledge. This position serves as the authority on the project making sure the Scope of Service is met within budget, timeframe, and expectation.NECESSARY REQUIREMENTS:* Valid NC Driver''s License. Out of State Applicants must have valid Driver''s License and acquire NC Driver''s License within 60 days of hire.* Please attach a cover letter and resume to your completed application.Minimum Education and Experience RequirementsBachelor''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 InformationAll applicants must complete and submit a State application for employment using the NEOGOV Online Job Application System (for the State of North Carolina. Any applications not received by the advertisement closing date and time will not be accepted outside of the portal. To receive credit for work history and credentials, the applicant must list the information on the online application form. Any information omitted from the application cannot be considered for qualifying credit. NC DPI welcomes attached or incorporated resumes, cover letters and reference information, but these items will not be used for screening for qualifying credit.Please make sure the application is completed in full. If you put ''See Resume'' or ''See Attachment'' on your application instead of a completed application with detailed work duties, your application will NOT be accepted. Other attachments (except a DD-214 copy) will also be accepted, but not used in screening for qualifying credit.Applicants are required to scan and attach a copy of their DD-214 (Form 4 or Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) or discharge orders if they wish to obtain Veteran''s preference.Reference checks will be performed on all selected candidates. If the position requires a background check and/or drug screening that will also be performed on all selected candidates.Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check. All candidates selected for positions considered ''Positions of Trust'' will be subject to a criminal background check.To check the status of an application, please log in to your NC Government Job Opportunities account and click ''Application Status''.For technical issues with your application, please call the NeoGov Help Line at 877-204-4442. If you have a technical issue with your Government Jobs account, please call their Help Line at 1-855-524-5627.NOTE: Applicants will be communicated with via email only for updates on the status of their application or any questions on their application. For inquiries, please send questions to [Click Here to Email Your Resumé].If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact NC Department of Public Instruction Human Resources, ATTN: Keisha Isley; Email: [Click Here to Email Your Resumé], Phone: (984) 236-2320.Applications for positions requiring specific coursework must be accompanied by a copy of the applicant''s transcript. Applicants with degrees not conferred at a United States college or university must attach verification that their degree is equivalent to a similar degree from a U.S. institution. The Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent. For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at Transcripts, degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.

Created: 2025-10-04