Transportation Engineer Associate- Recent Engineering Grads
NC Department of Transportation
Full-Time
Closes on Saturday, June 7, 2025
Job Description
How to Apply
You MUST apply at https://tinyurl.com/yeyr3cfj 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.
Don't take our word for it. Read what our people are saying at https://bit.ly/NCDOTGreatPlaceToWork. 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.
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.
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?
Call me: Tammy Forte at 919-814-2228.
Tell me more about the TEA Program: https://bit.ly/AboutNCDOTTea
Connect me to NCDOT Careers: https://linkedin.com/in/ncdot-careers
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Full-Time 40 NC Department of Transportation