Engineer I

Engineer I Print ( Apply ufeff Engineer I Salary $66,703.00 - $103,398.00 Annually Location Durham, NC Job Type Full time with benefits Remote Employment Flexible/Hybrid Job Number 25-05749 Department Transportation Opening Date 12/03/2025 Closing Date 12/8/2025 12:00 AM Eastern + Description + Benefits + Questions Position Description Work. Serve. Thrive. With the City of Durham Advance in your career while making a real difference in the community you serve. Hiring Range: $66,703 - $103,398 / Annually $5000 sign-on bonus with this position Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. u2013 5:00 p.m. Location: 101 City Hall Plaza The Transportation Department plans, builds, and maintains a safe and vibrant multi-modal transportation network that supports safety, mobility, and environmental sustainability to provide a superior quality of life for our residents, businesses, and visitors. If you're interested in helping bring innovative, community-focused transportation solutions to our community while growing in your career, come to Durham This position administers design, planning and project management services for multi-modal transportation infrastructure improvements associated with the Durham County Transit Plan for the City of Durham. The position works closely with the TWTPO, Durham County, GoTriangle, NCDOT and other City Departments to design and construct multi-modal improvements to be funded through the Durham County Transit Plan, Bicycle and Pedestrian improvements identified in the Durham Bike+Walk Plan, and other transportation traffic, safety and roadway improvements funded through either federal, state, or local funding sources. Performs oversight and management of multiple and/or large, complex, and high-profile construction and design projects. Oversees the entire project lifecycle, which may include planning, land acquisition, design, construction, project close-out, and may serve as a designated subject matter expert. Decision-making includes providing input into management objectives, incorporating Vision Zero goals, establishing work goals and objectives of a unit to carry out management direction, and selecting the method to address a problem or issue, subject to the constraints established by management objectives and direction. Duties/Responsibilities u2022Performs project coordination and contract administration; develops cost estimates; creates project manuals and documentation; provides complex support on engineering studies, develops project scope; researches engineering design options; coordinates project bidding processes; evaluates project risk and takes action to mitigate risks; obtains appropriate permits; and ensures projects are on schedule, within assigned budgets, and comply with applicable regulations, policies, and procedures. u2022Plans, designs, operates, and maintains systems and structures in the assigned area of operation; reviews, prepares, updates, and communicates plans, drawings, and concepts; conducts field reviews; assesses and evaluates project plans and operations; calculates costs; and ensures plans and operations comply with applicable requirements, standards, policies, and procedures. u2022Manages project funds and securities; reviews and manages funds; calculates Construction bonds and ensures bond meets City requirements; reviews construction and engineering documentation; and coordinates with senior management and attorneys to resolve complex technical issues. u2022Conducts final inspections to facilitate infrastructure acceptance, warranty and repair requirements; evaluates projects, proposals, and applications; reviews plans and documentation; and coordinates with developers, inspectors, and higher-level and other staff to assess compliance with specifications; prepares related documentation, including punch lists; receive approvals; and finalizes and closes projects. u2022Provides customer service; coordinates with a variety of internal and external staff, departments, and agencies; and attends meetings, to provide professional and technical information; process and evaluate requests; prepare and review technical documentation; ensure compliance with design and project requirements, and applicable regulations, policies, and procedures; and facilitate related departmental operations. u2022Processes development and project-related applications; processes, issues, and/or approves assigned permits and certificates; maintains databases; prepares reports; performs billing duties; collects and allocates fees to appropriate accounts; processes invoices and generates payment requests; and reviews, verifies, and analyzes information to make recommendations and ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable regulations, policies, and procedures. u2022As assigned, may serve as a lead worker, monitoring work completion or supervise paraprofessional and support staff. u2022Positions assigned to development review may be responsible for: u2022Reviewing and preparing drawings. u2022Conducting final infrastructure acceptance and warranty/repair inspections. u2022Responding to customer questions. Minimum Qualifications & Experience u2022Bacheloru2019s degree in engineering or a directly related field u2022One year of engineering-related experience (which may include internship experience). u2022Some assignments may require a valid North Carolina Class C Driveru2019s License with a satisfactory driving record acquired within a time frame established by the City. Additional Preferred Skills u2022Registration as a North Carolina Professional Engineer (PE) or North Carolina Engineering Intern (EI) is preferred. u2022Certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Construction Manager (CCM) is preferred. u2022AutoCAD or MicroStation skills are preferred. ADA and Other Requirements Positions in this class typically require: climbing, balancing, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, and seeing. Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work. Work is performed in an indoor, office and/or outdoor environment. Incumbents may be exposed to hazardous physical conditions, such as, mechanical parts, electrical currents, and vibrations; atmospheric conditions, such as fumes, odors, gases, and poor ventilation; extreme temperatures; intense noise; and other environmental conditions, such as, challenging behaviors, imminent danger, and threatening environments. Incumbents may be expected to travel to external organizations and locations. Benefits u2013 General Full-Time Employees + 12-13 paid holidays per year + 13 standard work days of vacation per year + 13 standard work days of sick leave per year, which accumulates indefinitely; sick leave may be used toward early retirement + 2 weeks paid military leave per year + Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental life insurance plans + State and City retirement plans + Short and long term disability plans + Paid temporary disability leave for specified conditions + City contribution of 13.6% into the N.C. State Retirement System + Paid funeral leave + Employee Assistance Program - personal and family counseling + Paid life insurance equal to annual salary + 48 hours for volunteer work each year + 4 hours parental leave each year + Workman's Compensation Insurance + 457 Deferred Compensation Plans Benefits - Part-Time (1,000 hours or more per year) + 401(k) retirement plan (5.0% of salary) + State retirement plan Benefits Part-Time (Average 30 hours per week over 12 month period) + 401(k) retirement plan (5.0% of salary) + State retirement plan effective first day of the month following date of hire + Health insurance effective first day of the month following date of hire + Dental and life insurance, after one year of service + Pro-rated vacation, pro-rated sick, pro-rated floating holiday, parttime holiday pay (based on scheduled hours for that day) after one year of service 01 Where did you first hear about this opportunity? + City of Durham Website + Walk in + Job fair + Employee referral + Professional organization Please list the organization in

Created: 2025-12-05