Transportation Engineer Associate- Recent Engineering Grads Only!

  • NC Department of Transportation
  • Raleigh, North Carolina
  • Full Time
Transportation Engineer Associate- Recent Engineering Grads Only! Job

Employer Name: NC Department of TransportationSpiderID: 13969046

Location: Raleigh, North CarolinaDate Posted: 3/28/2025

Wage: $74,263.00 - $81,526.00Category: Engineering

Job Code: 25-01003

Number Of Openings: 1

Job Description:

How to Apply

You MUST apply at by June 6.

This posting is for 30 openings and your application will be considered for ALL OF THEM!

Recent Engineering Graduates | Explore all areas of Engineering | 6 Rotations You Choose | Exclusive

Get Ready to EXPLORE!

NCDOT's Transportation Engineer Associate (TEA) Program is a unique opportunity for emerging engineers to launch your career. Get hired as an NCDOT engineer-in-training and choose 6 3-month rotations exploring construction engineering, R D, materials, marine engineering, rail, aviation, highway, geotechnical engineering, environmental planning, bike/pedestrian pathway engineering, drones, integrated mobility, photogrammetry, hydrology, planning, and more! All while working on award-winning NCDOT teams.

When you complete the program, you choose the engineering team you love best for your permanent assignment and advance your career.

NCDOT is a Great Place to Work.

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We are the highest rated state agency for employee satisfaction on Glassdoor with 250+ reviews.

New HIGHER Salary: Start at $74,263 and move up to $81,526

The Challenge

TEA is a competitive program exclusively for recent engineering graduates with a passion for engineering, transportation, environmental planning, design, construction, maintenance, public service, and the drive to lead the smart transportation revolution.

What You Bring

An interest in smart transportation engineering in areas such as environmental planning, design, construction, big data analytics, drones, R D, and/or maintenance.

Analytical thinking and academic success.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Leadership potential.

An unofficial copy of your most recent college transcripts.

Notes

We may require registration as a professional engineer by the NC Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors.

We value diversity and encourage all qualified individuals, with diverse professional, academic, and cultural backgrounds to apply.

You may be given the opportunity to relocate in North Carolina.

Questions?

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Job Requirements:

Education & Experience

Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline, such as Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Surveying Engineering and Management, Electrical Engineering, Geomatics Engineering, Biological & Agricultural Engineering, Biosystems Engineering, Environmental Engineering, and other 4-year related engineering degrees, and

Less than 2 years of post-graduation engineering experience; or

An equivalent combination of education and experience.

Job Criteria:

Start Date:

Position Type: Full-Time Permanent

Years of Experience Required: Entry-Level

Education Required: Bachelors

Overnight Travel: None

Vacation Time: 3 weeks / year

Job Benefits:

Health/Dental Benefits, Retirement Benefits, Paid Holidays, Vacations, and Sick Leave, Life and/or Disability Insurance, Casual Dress, Company Cafeteria, Other Benefits

Company Profile:

We are leading the nation's move to smart transportation. With over 9,000 employees and an annual budget of $5.6B we are designing, managing, and innovating the state's highways, ferries, airports, railroads and bike/pedestrian paths. We have great people, great benefits, and great jobs. Join Us!

Contact Information:

Contact Name: Tammy ForteCompany Type: Employer

Company: NC Department of TransportationPhone: ...

Street: 1 S Wilmington StFax:

City: Raleigh

State: North Carolina

Zip: 27679
Job ID: 481234526
Originally Posted on: 6/14/2025

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