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Engineering Manager II pay range

State of North Carolina · class code 32001172

$89,596 to $201,593 per year$89,596$201,593MINIMUM · MIDPOINT $145,594 · MAXIMUM

Published per year range, State of North Carolina

Class code
32001172
Pay group
NC25
Pay unit
Year
State
North Carolina

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 directing an engineering oriented multi- functional department, Positions plan, evaluate, establish, and monitor department programs, goals, budgets, and manpower requirements, and review the most complex, controversial or advanced work of their department. Work includes functioning as the top technical expert in their area, coordinating work with other departments, and oftentimes having extensive contact with federal agencies, local municipalities, the news media, other state agencies and the general public.

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 communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Minimum qualifications

Bachelor's degree in engineering from an appropriately accredited institution and a minimum of seven 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

State Environmental Health Director $89,596 to $201,593Deputy Director of Prisons $89,596 to $201,593Education Program Director III $89,596 to $201,593Architectural Supervisor II $89,596 to $201,593Deputy Secretary/Commissioner I $89,596 to $201,593Accounting Director II $89,596 to $201,593Actuary - Life & Health $89,596 to $201,593Actuary - Property & Casualty $89,596 to $201,593

Engineering Manager II in other states

StateMinimumMaximumPer year at full time
Oklahoma$68,766$180,362$68,766 to $180,362

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.

All North Carolina classifications