Assistant Resident Engineer - Division 11, District 2

State of North Carolina; North Carolina; On-site; USD 53,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

North Carolina Department of Transportation seeks an Engineering Specialist II (S) to support the Division 11/District 2 Construction Unit in Boone. This role covers advanced inspections, engineering coordination, and complex traffic control planning, requiring strong technical ability and supervisory capacity.

The ideal candidate will lead technicians, interpret plans, and ensure contractual compliance while maintaining effective communication with engineers, the public, and officials.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in an applicable area of Engineering Technology or Survey Technology with seven years of progressive technician experience, or an equivalent combination.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex inspections of roadway and structure construction to ensure compliance with standards and specifications.
• Supervise a survey crew and provide work direction to technicians.
• Review final estimates and check pay record quantities and as-built plans.
• Design traffic control and pavement marking plans and coordinate with project teams.

Skills

Office software

Drafting software

Engineering standards

Customer service

Technical writing

Education

Associate’s degree in Engineering Technology or Survey Technology

Tools

Office software

Drafting software

Job description

Agency

Dept of Transportation

Division

State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

Job Classification Title

Engineering Specialist II (S)

Position Number

60022266

Grade

NC14

About Us

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.

Description of Work

Please note that all positions close at 12:00 AM on the posted closing date. You must apply by 11:59 PM prior to the posted closing date.

This position supports the Division 11/District 2 Construction Unit located in Boone. This is the highest level of advanced technical work supporting engineers in functional areas such as highway construction, construction inspection and survey, engineering coordination, and construction traffic control. Work usually involves an extremely wide range of decision making and use of judgement and would normally include supervising and providing work direction to others. Since this position may function as Chief Inspector conducting independent complex inspections and supervising lower-level inspectors onsite at projects.Work involves complex inspections of roadway, structure construction processes and materials to assure compliance with contract agreements, standards and specifications; in addition to performing all the duties and responsibilities associated with directing and supervising a survey crew as a survey crew leader. Position may review and process final estimates, compute contractor pro-rata time extensions, compute contract beginning interest dates, check pay record book quantities and review as-built construction plans. Work may include independently testing and inspecting the most complex or controversial roadway and structure construction work; resolving materials and methods compliance problems with contractors; and overseeing or performing the inspection of major or complex structure construction projects. Position may also perform advanced manual and electronic design drafting; complete calculations of considerable complexity and variety; check and correct drawings, calculations and plans; and design traffic control and pavement marking plans. Position may independently review the less complex roadway plans designed by private engineering firms, determine if changes are necessary and write detailed technical letters explaining the revisions and corrections needed to comply with standards, specifications, policies and procedures. Position may also independently design the less complex roadway projects such as new bridge approaches for bridge replacement projects. Work may include training and instructing other technicians including reviewing their work for accuracy, geometry and completeness; or supervising a small group of technicians in the development and preparation of traffic control plans.
Must be able to legally operate a motor vehicle.
Must be able to effectively communicate with engineers, developers, members of the public, public officials, and NCDOT personnel. Position requires excellent organizational and time-management skills to ensure permits, agreements, and projects are completed accurately and in a timely manner. Position requires the ability to write memos and reports that clearly convey technical information and engineering concepts.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Grade and Salary Range: NC14 : $52,592 - $92,036

Management prefers applicants with the following:

• Computer experience including office software and drafting software
• Knowledge of engineering standards, policies and procedures related to transportation
• Experience in customer service related to resolving problems that involves explaining complicated engineering concepts to various customer groups
• Experience writing memos, reports, and emails that clearly convey technical information and engineering concepts
• Experience applying engineering concepts to solve complex problems

Minimum Education and Experience

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 or Survey Technology from an appropriately accredited institution and seven years of progressive technician experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

In accordance with the Governor’s

Executive Order 303, our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice-involved. We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified.

It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application.

EEO Statement

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.