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14 Apr 2023

Full-Time Engineer II – Rail Project Manager

NC Department of Transportation – Posted by Dan –  Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

Job Description

How to Apply
You MUST apply at http://bit.ly/40Zr71y by April 26, 2023 at midnight EST to be considered.
 
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The Challenge​​​​​​​
We are looking for an experienced engineer to join the NCDOT Rail division team in our Raleigh headquarters.
 
In this role you will:
    • Lead Freight Rail & Rail Crossing Safety (FRRCSI) project management, contract & agreement development and administration.
    • Review and track financial reports and invoices of FRRCSI projects.
    • Engage in frequent and significant written & verbal communication and negotiations with NC’s 25+ short line and Class I railroads.
    • Be heavily involved in our Strategic Transportation Initiatives (STI) process that plans, develops, evaluates, prioritizes, and scores rail projects based on current, short-term, and long-range statewide, regional, and division needs for funding in the State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP).
    • Communicate & collaborate with fellow Rail Division team members, railroad partners, other planners, engineers, economic developers, attorneys, and industry leaders across NC.
    • Apply your professional skills, knowledge, and judgment that are uniquely rail-centric to perform benefit-cost analyses, levels-of-service calculations and safety research for developing, prioritizing, and recommending proposed rail infrastructure enhancements that expand capacity, improve mobility and connectivity, and increase accessibility for public/private freight and passenger corridors.
 
What You Bring
    • Considerable Project Management experience with methodologies to successfully plan, implement and execute complex projects.
    • Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills to engage a wide variety of audiences.
    • Demonstrated ability to prepare, understand, explain and administer complex railroad contracts; interpret rail and freight plans, provisions, and project specifications; develop and/or interpret policies, procedures, regulations, and other legal documents.
    • Demonstrated ability to plan and implement change initiatives and to support innovation and creativity by encouraging staff and others to accept and resolve challenges.
    • Demonstrated ability to understand and communicate rationale for the use of and results from various economic, railroad, GIS, and predictive models.
    • Considerable knowledge of and ability to communicate principles and practices of civil engineering, construction and maintenance methods, and materials and equipment especially as they relate to rail infrastructure enhancements.
    • Computer skills using Microsoft Office and standard engineering-related software.
    • Working knowledge and understanding of how to leverage federal grants using state or private dollars.
 
Management Prefers
Candidates with:
    • Previous experience collaborating with other engineers & planners in State and private engineering firms.
    • Experience communicating with State Fiscal, Legal offices and Division Engineers.
    • Experience communicating with EDPNC and county and economic developers from outside NC.
    • Experience communicating & collaborating with NC Ports Authority, MPOs, RPOs, and other transportation and freight officials.
    • Experience developing projects for CMAQ, CRISI, STIP funds.
 
Notes
    • Frequent in-state travel is required.
    • We estimate 1 day trips per month and 4-6 overnight trips per year can be expected.
    • We may require registration as a professional engineer by the NC Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors.
 
Education & Experience
  • Bachelors Degree in engineering, and
  • 3+ years of relevant experience; or
  • A combination of education and experience.
 
Questions?
Call me: Levonda Norman at 919-707-4715.
 
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How to Apply

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Job Categories: Equal Opportunities. Job Types: Full-Time. Job Tags: Award Winning, engineering, Government, great place to work, Living Wage Employer, ncdot, Public Sector, rail, and Veteran Friendly. Salaries: 100,000 and above.

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