How to Apply
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 an unique opportunity for emerging engineers to launch your career. Get hired as an NCDOT engineer-in-training and choose 6 rotations over 18 months 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.
We are the highest rated state agency for employee satisfaction on Glassdoor with 250+ reviews.
The Challenge
TEA is a competitive program exclusively for recent engineering graduates with a passion for transportation, public service, and the drive to lead the smart transportation revolution.
Starting pay is $65,000 with full state benefits and a pension and rises to $73,890 with graduation.
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 Engineering, 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.