Engineer III

About Us

The NC Department of Administration is the business manager for North Carolina state government. The department oversees Government Operations such as building construction, purchasing and contracting for goods and services, maintaining facilities, managing state vehicles, acquiring and disposing of real property, and operating auxiliary services such as courier mail delivery and the sale of state and federal surplus property. Additionally, the department manages many of the state's advocacy programs that provide assistance and services to diverse segments of the state's population that have been traditionally underserved.

Position Details

Job Classification Title: Engineer III (NS)
Position Number: Grade NC20

Key Responsibilities

• Review and approve for bidding design and construction documents related to the mechanical systems of capital improvement projects. This includes:
  • Verify scope and estimated costs of projects with the contract requirements and the appropriate funds.
  • Checking levels of completion, accuracy, clarity, and appropriateness of plans and specifications.
  • Indicating corrections and suggesting improvements and revisions.
  • Determining appropriate selection, specification, and use of all materials.
  • Determining economy in initial costs and long‑term maintenance.
  • Determining energy efficient systems and energy conservation measures.
  • Ensuring compliance with the NC State Building Codes and applicable NC General Statutes on public work.
  • Ensuring conformance of the contractual bid packages with State Construction Office guidelines, policies, and procedures.
  • Coordinating of plans and documents among other engineering and architectural disciplines.
  • Reviewing all mechanical system aspects of capital improvement projects submitted by designers to ensure compliance with the NC General Statutes governing public works, building and safety codes, and conformance with sound engineering and construction practices.
  • Reviewing mechanical system designs for proper consideration to economy in first cost and life cycle cost, maintenance cost, proper materials, and type of construction.
  • Reviewing projects to evaluate the mechanical system design coordination with the civil, structural and electrical disciplines.
  • Assisting construction monitors in the field in resolving technical or contractual issues at the construction site as well as assisting in the overhead and final inspections.
  • Monitoring the facility under construction and at completion providing valuable three‑dimensional insight into problems or conditions that could be corrected earlier in the two‑dimensional review process.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

• Working knowledge of principles and practices of Building Systems Mechanical Engineering, NC State Building Codes and Industry Standards, General Construction policies and guidelines, building construction and operations.
• Discernment of discrepancies in technical documents or data and provide objective professional opinions and judgments when presented factual data.
• Familiar with industry design reference standards such as ASHRAE and NFPA and engineering development trends.
• Skilled in time management, communicating technical information to others, technical writing and written communication, constructive negotiations, and public speaking.
• Experience in Construction Administration and program/project management.
• Proficient with computer software and computer drawing packages.

Management Preference / Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years progressive professional experience in the practice of Building Systems Mechanical engineering.
• Possession of a Level III North Carolina Inspector Certificate issued by the North Carolina Code Officials Qualification Board, or the ability to obtain within three (3) years of employment.
• Registration as a North Carolina Professional Engineer.
• Minimum of 4 years progressively responsible experience in the practice of Building Systems Mechanical Engineering.
• Valid NC Driver’s License with acceptable driving record.
• Out of State Applicants must have a valid NC Driver’s License or acquire NC Driver’s License within 60 days of hire. Candidate must present proof of a valid NC Driver's License and proof of an acceptable driving record.
• Bachelor’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.

Salary

• Maximum Salary for this Position: $102,710 Mechanical Engineer III NC Department of Administration State Construction Office
• Recruitment Range: $67,852 – $118,741

Location

301 North Wilmington Street, Suite 450
Raleigh, NC 27601‑1058

Benefits & Employment Incentives

• 12 annual paid holidays
• Health Insurance and Supplemental Benefits including Dental and Vision
• NC State Retirement Plan
• Click more about employee perks and benefits at https://oshr.nc.gov/state-employee-resources/benefits.
• Contact NCDOA and follow us on social media at https://ncadmin.nc.gov/contact.

Application Process

PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION ON‑LINE USING THIS WEBSITE
All applicants must complete and submit a State application for employment using the new Workday Online Job Application System (http://www.oshr.nc.gov/jobs/) for the State of North Carolina. To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the online application form. Any information omitted from the application cannot be considered for qualifying credit.

• Attached or incorporated resumes (including Text Resumes on application form) WILL NOT be used for screening for qualifying credit.
• “See Resume” or “See Attachment” 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.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account and click “Application Status”. It is not necessary to contact the Human Resources Office to check the status of an application.

Sign‑on Bonus (Eligibility)

Bonus qualified applicants must be selected from the candidate pool of this posting and meet the State policy following requirement: “To be eligible for a Sign‑on Bonus, the candidate must not have worked as a probationary, permanent, or time‑limited employee in North Carolina State government, including the judicial system, or the University of NC system, within the last 12 months as an employee subject to the State Human Resources Act.” Eligibility and requirements will be discussed during the interview process. This Sign‑on Bonus is contingent upon budget and final eligibility determination as of the effective date of hire. Additional information regarding the Sign‑on Policy can be found at https://oshr.nc.gov/policies/sign-and-retention-bonus-policy.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Recruiter Contact

Recruiter: Terrance Jamare Daniels
Email: TERRANCE.J.DANIELS@DOA.NC.GOV

Additional Information

North Carolina State Government is one of the state’s largest employers, with over 76,000 employees all working toward a common goal: a safer and stronger North Carolina. We are a large organization comprised of various agencies, offices, and universities, each providing important public services. Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more. To learn more about the benefits of being a North Carolina state employee, visit the N.C. Office of State Human Resources' website.

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