Assistant Bridge Maintenance Engineer

North Carolina; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of North Carolina is seeking an Assistant Bridge Maintenance Engineer to support the Division Bridge Maintenance office. The role focuses on planning and administration of bridge operations, ensuring safety and effective maintenance of infrastructure. Candidates should have a strong engineering background, including a relevant degree and skills in bridge maintenance practices. This is a permanent full-time position offering competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Employee health insurance options

Standard and supplemental retirement plans

Paid vacation, sick, and community service leave

Paid parental leave for eligible employees

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of bridge maintenance construction operations.
• Experience in interpreting construction plans and contracts.

Responsibilities

• Assist with administration and planning of bridge maintenance operations.
• Supervise technicians in inspections and maintenance.
• Conduct engineering investigations on bridge maintenance problems.

Skills

Knowledge of bridge maintenance construction operations

Experience applying engineering concepts

Knowledge of engineering standards and policies

Experience in maintaining records and reports

Ability to interpret highway construction plans

Education

Bachelor's degree in an applicable field of engineering

Tools

Microsoft applications

Wigins

SAP applications

Job description

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Salary: $55,823.00 - $97,689.00 Annually

Location : Guilford County, NC

Job Type: Permanent Full-Time

Job Number: 25-07422

Department: Dept of Transportation

Division: State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

Opening Date: 06/13/2025

Closing Date: 6/19/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Class Title: Engineer I

Position Number: 60019771

Salary Grade: NC16

Description Of Work

This position with NCDOT offers full , competitive salaries and many career development opportunities.

"INTERNAL POSTING-Only temporary or permanent NCDOT employees or layoff candidates with the NC Department of Transportation eligible for RIF priority reemployment consideration as described by GS 126 May Apply"

This position will serve as an Assistant Bridge Maintenance Engineer in the Division Bridge Maintenance office and is responsible for assisting the Division Bridge Maintenance Engineer with administration and planning of Bridge Maintenance Crew Operations, with Critical Finds, Priority Maintenance and Recommended Repairs of Inventory Structures; Purchase Order and Small Business Enterprise Contracts in the maintenance and repair of Bridge Maintenance Structures, Bridge Maintenance Budget and other duties as required. The applicant should use professional engineering skills and knowledge to conduct engineering investigations and determine repairs to resolve bridge maintenance and safety problems, supervise technicians in the inspection and maintenance of bridge inventory and non-inventory assts. Prepare and administer contracts. Must have knowledge of various materials used in maintenance and construction of various types of bridges, culverts, and pipes. Evaluate performance of lower-level employees. Effectively establish, communicate, and maintain good working relationships with co-workers, general public, vendors, and local government agencies. Promote safe working environment. Must have the ability to read and interpret bridge and roadway construction plans and analyze and solve difficult bridge maintenance and construction problems. Must have the ability to operate a computer using Microsoft, Wigins, and SAP applications. May require work during non-traditional hours including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities / Competencies

Applicants must submit an application that clearly reflects work experience that demonstrates the following:

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of Bridge Maintenance Construction operation
• Experience applying engineering concepts to solve basic engineering problems
• Knowledge of engineering standards, policies and procedures related to transportation
• Experience maintaining records, reports and writing memos and emails that clearly convey technical information and engineering concepts.
• Experience in reading and interpreting highway construction plans and contracts
  
  

Additional Expectations

Position is subject to emergency callback during adverse weather and other extreme circumstances. Selected applicant will be expected to legally operate a motor vehicle. Safety toe shoes are needed for this position.

Minimum Education And Experience Requirements

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 oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for detail.

Bachelor's degree in an applicable field of engineering from an appropriately accredited institution; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Necessary Special Qualification

May require registration as a professional engineer by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors.

Supplemental and Contact Information

Supplemental Contact Information: Danna Richardson 336-690-6830

Applicants must meet both the minimum requirements and all posted Knowledge, Skills and Ability requirements to be considered Qualified for the position. It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application.

NCDOT will not accept "See Attached" or "See Resume" in lieu of education and work experience completed on the application. If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the posting date will be accepted.

NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.

For permanent and time-limited appointments:Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.

01

I understand in order to be qualified for this position, the description of my work experience must clearly reflect the required education and experience as well as the posted knowledge, skills and abilities for this position. I have included all of this information within my application. (If you haven't completed the application requirements, please return to your application to finish it before submitting your application.)

• Yes
• No
  
  

02

Do you currently work for the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) in a temporary, permanent full-time, permanent part-time, probationary, trainee, or time-limited position or are you a layoff candidate with the NC Department of Transportation eligible for RIF priority reemployment consideration as described by General Statute (GS) 126 (State Personnel Act)?)

• Yes
• No
  
  

03

Which of the following best describes your level of knowledge of the principles and practices of Bridge Maintenance Construction operations?

• None
• Basic
• Intermediate
• Thorough
  
  

04

Explain how you have knowledge of the principles and practices of Bridge Maintenance Construction operations.

05

Which of the following best describes your level of Experience applying engineering concepts to solve basic engineering problems?

• None
• Less than 1 Year
• 1 - 2 Years
• 2 - 3 Years
• 3 or More Years
  
  

06

Explain how you have experience applying engineering concepts to solve basic engineering problems.

07

Which of the following best describes your level of knowledge of engineering standards, policies and procedures related to transportation?

• None
• Basic
• Intermediate
• Thorough
  
  

08

Explain how you have knowledge of engineering standards, policies and procedures related to transportation.

09

Which of the following best describes your level of experience maintaining records, reports, and writing memos and emails that clearly convey technical information and engineering concepts?

• None
• Less than 1 Year
• 1 - 2 Years
• 2 - 3 Years
• 3 or More Years
  
  

10

Explain how you have experience maintaining records, reports, and writing memos and emails that clearly convey technical information and engineering concepts.

11

Which of the following best describes your level of experience in reading and interpreting highway construction plans and contracts?

• None
• Less than 1 Year
• 1 - 2 Years
• 2 - 3 Years
• 3 or More Years
  
  

12

Explain how you have experience in reading and interpreting highway construction plans and contracts.

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