Transportation Engineer 9-12 (Assistant Construction Engineer) - Marshall TSC

The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is seeking a Transportation Engineer to join their team at the Marshall Transportation Service Center. This role involves assisting the Construction Engineer in managing construction projects and various TSC activities, including utilities and contract administration.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Construction Engineer and unit in the management of construction projects
• Assist with various TSC activities such as utilities, pavement warranties, Work Zone Safety and contract administration

Skills

• Possession of a bachelor of science degree in engineering
• Possess a valid driver's license
• Transportation Engineer 9: No specific type or amount is required
• Transportation Engineer 10: One year of professional engineering experience involved in transportation systems and programs equivalent to a Transportation Engineer 9
• Transportation Engineer P11: Two years of professional engineering experience involved in transportation systems and programs equivalent to a Transportation Engineer, including one year equivalent to a Transportation Engineer 10
• Transportation Engineer 12: Three years of professional engineering experience involved in transportation systems and programs equivalent to a Transportation Engineer, including one year equivalent to a Transportation Engineer P11
• Possession of a registered professional engineer license as required by the State of Michigan may be substituted for 6 months of experience at the Transportation Engineer 9-12 levels
• Although not required, do you possess a bachelor of science or higher degree in Civil Engineering?
• Although not required, do you possess any of the following certifications: Certified Stormwater Operator (CSWO), Comprehensive Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control (SESC)?

Benefits

• Benefits: Health, mental health, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage for the whole family.
• No-cost life insurance at double your annual salary, paying up to $200,000.
• No-cost vision insurance.
• Disability coverage providing extended benefits and partial pay.
• Supplemental pay and insurance during some military leaves.
• 15 to 35 paid personal days per year.
• 13 paid sick days per year.
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave after a birth or adoption.
• Up to 14 paid holidays per year including New Year’s and Christmas Eve, Memorial and Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Veterans Day, and Juneteenth.
• Up to 1 paid day of school and community leave annually.
• 401(k) and 457 enrollments offered to new hires with multiple investment options.
• 4% automatic contribution by the state for 401(k) plans.
• Up to a 5% match for additional 401(k) account contributions.
• State contributions fully vest after 4 years.
• Funds may be rolled in from previous retirement accounts.
• Alternate/Remote-Work Schedules for some positions.
• Bonus and Longevity Pay Programs.
• Tax-Advantaged Parking and Health Savings Accounts.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Eligible Employer.
• Tuition Reimbursement Program.
• Professional Development.
• State of Michigan offers health, mental health, dental, and vision insurance to eligible career employees, their spouses, and their children.
• The state also covers a life-insurance benefit of two times employees’ annual salary (up to $200,000).
• The state also offers long-term-disability insurance that can provide continuing benefits if an injury or illness prevents employees from working.
• The State of Michigan offers 401(k) and 457 plans for new hires to save for retirement.
• The state will automatically contribute an amount equal to 4% of your pay to a 401(k) account.
• The state will also match up to 5% of your pay if you contribute to your 401(k) account.
• Your contributions vest immediately, and the state’s contributions fully vest after just 4 years.
• Eligible full-time employees receive between 15 and 35 personal days and 13 sick days per year that may be rolled over to the following year if not used.
• Eligible employees also receive an additional day each year for community service or school functions.
• Eligible employees can take 12 weeks of paid leave immediately after a birth or adoption to allow needed time together at home with a new child.
• Eligible employees receive 13 or 14 paid holidays each year including New Year’s Eve and Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Election Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Friday, Christmas Eve and Day.
• Eligible employees with five years of service also receive annual longevity bonuses that grow as seniority increases.
• Some positions also may qualify for recruitment, retention, and performance bonuses or other special pay premiums.
• Employees in the guard or reserves may also qualify for supplemental pay benefits if miliary pay during qualifying duty is less than normal state pay.
• Prior military service may also allow seniority credits to accelerate eligibility for longevity bonuses and additional personal leave accrual.
• The state also offers flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), and qualified transportation fringe benefit (QTFB) programs that can help you save money by reducing your taxable income.
• Working for the State of Michigan may allow you to participate in programs that forgive the balance of qualifying student loans.
• Some colleges and universities offer savings to eligible employees and family members to further their education while working for the State of Michigan.
• Programs are available to apply for reimbursement of up to $2,000 a year for education and training for college course credits and non-degree programs.
• Depending on the nature of their duties, many state jobs offer flexible work schedules and remote or hybrid telecommuting options that can help obtain the work-life balance that you seek.

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