District Staff Engineer (PCE I)

Kansas Department of Transportation; Hutchinson (KS); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kansas Department of Transportation is seeking a District Staff Engineer for the District Five office in Hutchinson, KS. The role centers on inspecting project sites, ensuring compliance with plans, specs, and federal requirements, and reviewing material deviation reports and final project documentation for District 5 projects.

The position requires a Kansas-licensed professional engineer with four years of engineering experience and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Professional Engineering License recognized by the Kansas Board of Technical Professions
• Four (4) years of experience in engineering
• Valid Driver’s License at time of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Assist and advise on design changes where discrepancies occur and requests price adjustment on contract when justified.
• Participate in office and field checks of proposed projects. Perform final inspection and acceptance of projects as requested.
• Assist and advise when differences between contractors and Construction Engineers occur on interpretation of plans and specifications. Review change orders and agreements.
• Counsel Field Engineers and technicians on appropriate actions and recommendations to achieve greater efficiency and to correct project inspection deficiencies.
• Train construction employees as needed. Evaluate adequacy and effectiveness of construction project inspections and initiates action to secure necessary consistency by all District Construction Offices.
• Field check and review plans for contractual repairs, signing and delineation, and special projects for compliance with specifications and standards for compatibility with actual on-site conditions.
• Directly responsible for the supervision and coordination of the work for Engineering Technician Senior (District CADD operator). Resolve personnel and work-related issues that reach level of supervision.
• Review maintenance reports for detail and completeness. Prepare documents and reports requested by DCME, DME, DE.
• Attend pre-construction conferences. Obtain requested information as needed. Review preliminary plans. Participate in meetings and conferences with other Engineers, Contractors, materials producers and public officials.
• Track and monitor Certified Inspector Training (CIT) for construction personnel in District Five. Assist with CIT training as necessary.

Job description

Kansas Department of Transportation

The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) delivers transportation that keeps Kansans moving forward. Our employees are our most valuable resource. We depend on our employees and business partners to get the job done. KDOT strives to provide a work environment that motivates people and encourages them to be productive. KDOT is a great place to work, so come be part of our team!

Position Summary:

This District Staff Engineer position works in the District Five office located in Hutchinson, KS. This position is responsible for the inspection of project sites to monitor the progress of the work and to oversee that inspections are adequate in maintaining compliance with construction plans, specifications, and all federal requirements. This position holds the primary responsibility for reviewing material deviation reports and final project documentation for all District 5 projects.

Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

• Assist and advise on design changes where discrepancies occur and requests price adjustment on contract when justified. Participate in office and field checks of proposed projects. Perform final inspection and acceptance of projects as requested. Assist and advise when differences between contractors and Construction Engineers occur on interpretation of plans and specifications. Review change orders and agreements.
• Counsel Field Engineers and technicians on appropriate actions and recommendations to achieve greater efficiency and to correct project inspection deficiencies. Train construction employees as needed. Evaluate adequacy and effectiveness of construction project inspections and initiates action to secure necessary consistency by all District Construction Offices.
• Field check and review plans for contractual repairs, signing and delineation, and special projects for compliance with specifications and standards for compatibility with actual on-site conditions.
• Directly responsible for the supervision and coordination of the work for Engineering Technician Senior (District CADD operator). Resolve personnel and work-related issues that reach level of supervision.
• Review maintenance reports for detail and completeness. Prepare documents and reports requested by DCME, DME, DE.
• Attend pre-construction conferences. Obtain requested information as needed. Review preliminary plans. Participate in meetings and conferences with other Engineers, Contractors, materials producers and public officials.
• Track and monitor Certified Inspector Training (CIT) for construction personnel in District Five. Assist with CIT training as necessary.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Professional Engineering License recognized by the Kansas Board of Technical Professions
• Four (4) years of experience in engineering
• Valid Driver’s License at time of appointment.