Mechanical Engineer III

The NC Department of Administration is the business manager for North Carolina state government. The department oversees Government Operations such as building construction, purchasing and contracting for goods and services, maintaining facilities, managing state vehicles, acquiring and disposing of real property, and operating auxiliary services such as courier mail delivery and the sale of state and federal surplus property. Additionally, the department manages many of the state's advocacy programs that provide assistance and services to diverse segments of the state's population that have been traditionally underserved.

***SIGN -ON BONUS NOW BEING OFFERED***
A Sign-on bonus of $5,000 for the successful applicant of this posting.
**See eligibility for Sign-on Bonus below in the Supplemental and Contact Information section. **

*MAX SALARY FOR THIS POSITION IS: $102,710

Recruitment Range: $70,478 - $102,710

Position # 60014574
 

• Working knowledge of principles and practices of Building Systems Mechanical Engineering, NC State Building Codes and Industry Standards, General Construction policies and guidelines, building construction and operations.  

• Discernment of discrepancies in technical documents or data and provide objective professional opinions and judgments when presented factual data. 

• Familiar with industry design reference standards such as ASHRAE and NFPA and engineering development trends.

• Skilled in time management, communicating technical information to others, technical writing and written communication, constructive negotiations, and public speaking. 

• Experience in Construction Administration and program/project management. 

• Proficient with computer software and computer drawing packages.

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering.

• Minimum of 5 years progressive professional experience in the practice of Building Systems Mechanical engineering 

• Possession of a Level Ill North Carolina Inspector Certificate issued by the North Carolina Code Officials Qualification Board, or the ability to obtain within three (3) years of employment.  

• Registration as a North Carolina Professional Engineer. Must provide proof of registration in application submittal.

• Minimum of 4 years progressively responsible experience in the practice of Building Systems Mechanical Engineering.

• Valid NC Driver’s License with acceptable driving record. Out of State Applicants must have a valid NC Driver’s License or acquire NC Driver’s License within 60 days of hire. Candidate must present proof of a valid NC Driver's License and proof of an acceptable driving record.

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field of engineering from an appropriately accredited institution and four (4) years of progressively responsible experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.