Engineering Manager I pay range
State of North Carolina · class code 32001171
- Class code
- 32001171
- Pay group
- NC24
- Pay unit
- Year
- State
- North Carolina
- The State of North Carolina published pay range for Engineering Manager I is $87,740 to $171,095 per year.
- North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) keys this classification as class code 32001171.
- This is the range the plan authorises, not the salary of any individual employee.
Class specification
The OSHR class specification for this class is published by North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR). The passages below are quoted from it as published, not paraphrased, and cut to their opening sentences; the full specification is the authority on duties and qualifications. It was last revised 09/2023.
What the state says the job is
This is managerial and advanced professional work in assisting a department manager or director in directing an engineering oriented, multi-functional department. Positions directly control and administer a significant part or function of the department on a statewide basis or in a large geographical area. Positions assist in planning, evaluating, and establishing department programs, goals, and priorities, and perform or review the more complex, controversial, or advanced work of their department. Specific areas of responsibility include occasionally assuming full responsibility for the entire department and overseeing and directing a number of ongoing functions. Positions may supervise bridge inspections and structural analysis operations; direct investigations to upgrade bridges; and coordinate and administer contract work done by private consulting firms.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering, construction and maintenance methods, and materials & equipment. Ability to understand, explain and administer contracts; Ability to interpret plans, provisions, and specifications; Ability to develop and/or interpret policies, procedures, regulations, and laws; Ability to prepare documents that are legally sound; Ability to plan, coordinate, manage and supervise the work of positions; and Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Minimum qualifications
Bachelor's degree in engineering from an appropriately accredited institution and a minimum of six years progressive engineering experience including four years of supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Special requirements
May require registration as a professional engineer by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors. <h2
Quoted from the OSHR class specification, read 2026-10-21.
Where this comes from
North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) publishes this figure in OSHR salary schedules, joined to Class Specifications. Every number on this page is read from that document; nothing is estimated, modelled or averaged.
Job titles and their salary grades come from the Class Specifications, joined to the salary schedule.
Nearby classes in North Carolina
Engineering Manager I in other states
| State | Minimum | Maximum | Per year at full time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | $70,518 | $181,208 | $70,518 to $181,208 |
| Oklahoma | $63,672 | $173,094 | $63,672 to $173,094 |
Each state publishes its own range for a classification with this exact title. Duties, grade structures and bargaining units differ between states, so read each class page before comparing.