Engineer III – Project Development/Environmental Analysis
| Location | Greensboro, 1584 Yanceyville St. |
| Date Posted | January 13, 2025 |
| Category |
Science / Tech / Engineering
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| Job Type |
Full-time
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| State | North Carolina (NC) |
Description
How to Apply
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The Challenge
We are hiring for a senior Engineer III serve as our Project Development & Environmental Analysis (PDEA) Engineer.
In this role, you will:
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- Coordinate with private engineering consultants, NCDOT Project Managers, Division Management, technical subject matter experts, planning organizations, transit agencies, municipal and county staff, the Federal Highway Administration, and regulatory agencies to ensure our projects comply with NEPA/SEPA regulations, environmental laws, local, State, and Federal policies and NCDOT guidance relevant to the resources present for each Division 7 project as we perform planning, engineering and environmental studies for projects.
- Investigate, evaluate, and review studies related to streams and wetlands, endangered species, historic architecture, community impacts, multi-modal accommodations, voluntary agriculture districts (VAD), prime farmland, the Clean Water Act, and other studies necessary to comply with policy and to make informed decisions regarding project scope and alternatives.
- Guide project managers and senior management in key decisions for the development and evaluation of all reasonable and feasible alternatives for transportation projects.
- Provide expert guidance on major aspects of a project, such as level of NEPA/SEPA documentation, purpose and need, scope of improvements, location of alternatives, and compatibility of the project with the surrounding community.
- Perform technical evaluations, such as review of wetland delineations and stream assessments, Review and assessment of community impacts, review and recommendation of multi-modal accommodations, local coordination and project team guidance on potential VAD impacts, and identification and evaluation of other potential environmental impacts to develop avoidance, minimization, and mitigation options for projects.
- Work to generally identify and reduce risk associated with policy compliance and will review project specific environmental documents to ensure they contain sufficient information and analysis to support project decisions and are legally sufficient to withstand the scrutiny of court litigation.
What You Bring
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- Knowledge of the principles and practices of National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA), environmental regulations, civil engineering, construction and maintenance methods, as they apply to highway and traffic engineering and transportation planning.
- Knowledge relating to transportation and environmental policies and procedures.
- Experience overseeing and managing projects and project schedules, negotiating contracts, and negotiating disputes regarding contract fulfillment of existing contracts or contract modifications.
- Knowledge of the organization and operation of NC Department of Transportation and municipal governments and general knowledge of Federal-Aid Highway planning and funding requirements related to Environmental requirements.
- Experience supervising junior engineering and technician staff.
- Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle.
- Safety toe shoes.
- Registration as a Professional Engineer by NC Board of Examiners for Engineers & Surveyors, Professional Wetland Scientist and/or NC Licensed Soil Scientist is preferred.
Note
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- We may require you to be registered as a professional engineer by the NC Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors.
Education and Experience
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- Bachelor's degree in engineering, and
- 4+ years of relevant experience; or
- An equivalent combination of education and experience.
Questions?
Call me: LaPortia McKinley at 336-487-0000.
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