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  

Show me more NCDOT jobs: https://bit.ly/NCDOTJobs  

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Full-Time 40 NC Department of Transportation
Transportation Engineer Associate- Recent Engineering Grads - 149813