Engineering Specialist I - Reidsville Construction

Engineering Specialist I

It's the mission of the NC Department of Transportation to connect people, products and places safely and efficiently with customer focus, accountability, and environmental sensitivity to enhance the economy and vitality of North Carolina. We encourage you to consider joining NCDOT where our work not only serves the citizens of North Carolina but has an impact on our world through all modes of transportation.

This position is an Engineering Specialist I in the Rockingham County Resident Engineer's Office, serving as a lead project inspector supporting engineers in the day-to-day administration of large, complex highway construction projects. Applicant will be responsible for monitoring contractor's daily operations to ensure all work and materials conform to the specifications and contractual provisions. Supervises and trains lower-level technicians, including Department employees as well as Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) staff, ensuring adequate inspection personnel are assigned for all phases of work. Performs and/or reviews test reports, including work completed by other technicians, to ensure that all material sampling and testing, and documentation is conducted correctly. Resolve daily constructability issues and ensure that all traffic control devices are installed, and phasing is utilized in accordance to plans and standard drawings. Ensures compliance with the NC Sedimentation and Pollution Control Act, and that all work performed in permitted areas is done in accordance with the permits. Oversees utility relocations by contract or by others to ensure compliance with plans and specifications. Monitors the Contractor's operations to ensure compliance with approved subcontracts and contract DBE requirements. Communicates and coordinates work (both orally and in writing) with contractors, subcontractors, utility owners, and property owners. Work usually involves a wide range of decision-making and the use of good judgment. Additional Expectations:

• Ability to withstand extreme weather and terrain conditions while performing duties.
• Must be able to perform medium physical activity including but not limited to walking, climbing, balancing, kneeling, and standing for long periods of time.
• Must be able to establish and maintain positive lines of communication between other technicians, engineers, contractors, and the public.
• Ability to work safely in an outside environment with exposure to hazards on construction sites including heights, highway traffic, and traversing rough terrain in evaluating highway construction.
• Must be able to perform moderate physical activity including, but not limited to, walking, climbing, balancing, kneeling, and standing.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Must be able to work nights and weekends as required, to any assigned project within the Division.
• Must apply safety philosophy and program to all operations.
• Selected applicant will be expected to legally operate a motor vehicle. Safety toe footwear is required for this position.

Offer of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of NCDOT post offer employment screening.

Salary Grade and Salary Range: NC13, $50,088 - $87,654

Management prefers applicants with the following:

• Experience analyzing and interpreting highway construction plans.
• Experience working in a team environment to complete assignments.
• Experience applying engineering concepts to solve complex problems.
• Experience planning, developing, scheduling, tracking, and completing projects independently or with limited supervision.
• Customer service experience related to resolving problems that involve explaining engineering concepts to various customer groups

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.

Associate's degree in an applicable area of engineering technology from an appropriately accredited institution and six years of progressive technician experience; or

High School or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and eight years of progressive technician experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

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.

Recruiter: Dorthea Antoinette Hill