Maintenance Engineer – Division 11

State of North Carolina

. Serve as County Maintenance Engineer for Caldwell County .

Posted 11/12/2026full-timeNorth Carolina • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $70,627 - $137,724 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Civil Engineering principles and highway maintenance methods, with a strong ability to manage maintenance programs, supervise personnel, and effectively communicate with stakeholders. Proven skills in troubleshooting and solving complex highway maintenance issues while adhering to safety regulations and budget constraints.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's Degree In EngineeringCivil Engineering PrinciplesHighway Maintenance MethodsProfessional Engineering SkillsContract Administration

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Hard Skills

Highway MaintenanceField InvestigationsTroubleshootingProject ManagementBudget ManagementPerformance EvaluationInterpretation Of PlansUse Of Engineering InstrumentsForce Account ConstructionSafety Regulations

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationRelationship Management

Tools & Technologies

Engineering InstrumentsMotor Vehicle Operation

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Engineer Registration (North Carolina)

Industry Keywords

Road MaintenanceEmergency ResponsePolicies And ProceduresMaintenance Program Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as County Maintenance Engineer for Caldwell County
Manage, plan, and supervise all road maintenance for Caldwell County in accordance with established policies and procedures
Ensure efficient and safe use of personnel, equipment, and materials
Formulate a comprehensive highway maintenance program within budget limits
Supervise and evaluate the performance of other employees
Use professional engineering skills and knowledge to troubleshoot and solve highway maintenance problems
Accomplish force account construction projects
Supervise and monitor the maintenance program
Track and manage maintenance program resources and expenditures
Communicate with the general public, local governments, fellow employees, and other stakeholders
Maintain positive working relationships
Operate a motor vehicle safely
Conduct field investigations and respond to emergency situations, including nights and weekends

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field of engineering from an appropriately accredited institution and two (2) years of progressively responsible experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of Civil Engineering and highway maintenance methods and techniques
Professional engineering skills and knowledge to solve difficult highway maintenance problems and accomplish force account construction projects
Considerable knowledge of the use and operations of field and office engineering instruments
Ability to understand, explain, and administer contracts
Ability to interpret plans, provisions, and specifications
Ability to interpret policies, procedures, and regulations
Ability to communicate effectively and maintain positive working relationships
Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle
Ability to perform field investigations on uneven terrain, including steep slopes, and work in extreme conditions
Safety toe footwear is required
May require registration as a professional engineer by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal Employment Opportunity protections
Reasonable accommodation for employees and applicants with disabilities
Reasonable accommodation for pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions
Reasonable accommodation for religious beliefs, observances, and practices
Second-chance employment support for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice-involved