Project Engineer

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The Department of Public Safety's mission is to safeguard and preserve the lives and property of the people of North Carolina through preparation, prevention, and protection with integrity and honor. Our agency houses many public safety divisions, including Emergency Management, Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Alcohol Law Enforcement, Samarcand Training Academy, and the North Carolina National Guard. Join us along with our more than 3,000 employees and 12,000 National Guard members in providing exceptional public safety services to the citizens of North Carolina. Description of Work About NCEM: The mission of North Carolina Emergency Management is to enhance North Carolina's resiliency through active collaboration, communication, and coordination of protection, prevention, mitigation, response and recovery measures. About Hazard Mitigation: The primary mission of the Hazard Mitigation Section (HM) is to deliver and support mitigation activities across the State of North Carolina as guided and authorized under NC General Statute 166A, the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, and other guiding pieces of legislation. The section completes its mission by developing mitigation action plans at the state and local level, managing and implementing grants provided by FEMA for protection of NC residents and their property; acquiring, managing and disseminating geospatial data and flood water information; and managing ghe National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) for the State. This Electrical Engineer position works in the Hazard Mitigation Section of North Carolina Emergency Management (NCEM). The Electrical Engineer position is responsible for providing generator project consultation and technical assistance to staff and other stakeholders. All Engineers in this section are also responsible for conducting detailed construction plan reviews, feasibility assessments, QA / QC visits, preliminary cost estimates, and safety requirements in support of home elevations, generators, and other mitigation projects. This position will also assist in conducting detailed Benefits Cost Analysis for application development for FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grants; verifying that projects are cost effective, and, if not, renders decisions for alternative mitigation actions. Additional duties may include reviewing final construction plan reviews and verifying safety requirements for IAW, FEMA, and NC safety regulations under the direction of the Engineer Team Lead. The selected candidate may also be required to provide accurate and timely documentation of project issues and recommendations or directions used for resolution as well as performing final walk-through with project managers and job site superintendents as required for project closeout construction plans. Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences Salary Grade: NC16 Salary Range: $57,983 - $ 101,470 This posting will close at 11:59pm on 7/14/2026. Please note that all new hires are required to be in-office/on-site for the first 90 days of employment. This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits, including paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays, retirement, and health insurance. To view an example of total compensation, please click here NC OSHR: Total Compensation Calculator. We value our employees and are committed to providing flexibility in work schedules. This position qualifies for teleworking on a part-time basis as part of the State Telework Program. DPS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. The Minimum Education and Experience (E&E) is REQUIRED to qualify for this position. Management Preferences, including Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs), are not required but may be used to determine the pool of most qualified applicants. Managers may also choose to interview/select applicants who demonstrate Management Preferences. All work history and education (including accurate dates of employment/attendance) must be documented on the application. Work experience may include internships, volunteerism, and full and part-time work. A complete, all-inclusive application maximizes an applicant's potential to qualify for the position, as well as receive the highest possible salary if selected for the position. Salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations for the advertised position. Click here for more information and application resources . Resumes may be attached as a supplement to the application but are not a substitute for a complete application. Management Preferences: Working knowledge of the principles and practices of electrical building power distribution systems, g

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Agency Safety Division 70000075 Dept of Public Safety Job Classification Title Engineer I (NS) Position Number 65030856 Grade NC16

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