Contract Time Engineer

Department of Transportation; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

North Carolina Department of Transportation seeks an Engineer III (NS) in the Contract Standards and Development Unit to analyze and determine the time allotted for highway construction projects. You will review multiple projects and generate contract time recommendations requiring inter-unit concurrence.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering and four years of progressively responsible experience; a PE license may be required by the state board.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited institution with four years of related experience, or an equivalent education/experience combination.
• Professional Engineer registration may be required by NC Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors.
• Strong ability to analyze contract time and review multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and determine contract time for highway construction projects.
• Generate contract time recommendations for each project requiring concurrence by other units.

Skills

Construction knowledge

Plan reading

Schedule management

Civil engineering

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Agency Dept of Transportation Division State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys Job Classification Title Engineer III (NS) Position Number 60027487 Grade NC20

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

The Contract Standards and Development Unit’s mission is to ensure that highway construction projects are designed and contracted in a manner that they satisfy the Department of Transportation’s needs in a safe, economical and optimal manner. As a member of this Unit, the responsibility of the Contract Time Engineer is to analyze and determine the time given a Contractor to complete construction on a project in accordance with Standard Specifications, approved guidelines, and professional and industry standards. This position is for a permanent employee who will serve as a part of a three-person team, two permanent employees supported by one part-time employee, who must review multiple projects simultaneously through gathering and evaluating any information that will impact a project’s constructability while generating contract time recommendations for each project that require concurrence by other Units.

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.

PE is preferred

Must be able to legally operate a motor vehicle.

Management Preferences

• Working knowledge in construction and civil engineering
• Knowledge of NCDOT internal operations, specifications, standard drawings, and construction procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret a variety of construction plans and understand how those plans interact with each other.
• Demonstrated ability directing others in writing and preparing work which will stand the test of court action
• Demonstrated ability to manage a schedule that may include simultaneous deadlines

Salary Grade and Salary Range: NC20 $70,478 - $123,336\

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.

Bachelor's degree in an applicable field of engineering from an appropriately accredited institution and four (4) years of progressively responsible experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Necessary Special Requirements

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

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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.

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State Application Resources/Frequently Asked Questions

Valuing Education and Experience

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