District Transportation Engineer

Sacred Heart University; Fairfield (CA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced Engineer to serve as the District Engineer. The role involves managing highway construction contracts, ensuring compliance with engineering standards, and providing support to local governments. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and a Bachelor's degree in engineering, along with relevant experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in engineering.
• 3+ years of supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage highway construction contracts and inspect construction work.
• Provide fiscal and staff management.
• Serve as a point of contact for local governments.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

and the job listing Expires on May 14, 2025

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The Challenge

We’re looking for an experienced Engineer to join our team and serve as the District Engineer for Guilford County.

As an Engineering Supervisor III, you will:

1. Manage administration of highway construction contracts, supervise contact construction work, establish engineering controls for the contractors, and inspect the construction work.
2. Manage operations, including encroachments, subdivision reviews, driveway permits, oversize and overweight permits, and road additions.
3. Provide fiscal and staff management.
4. Be a point of contact for local governments, planning organizations, and the public to provide maintenance and construction information, coordination, and service delivery.

What You Bring

• Experience reviewing project plans and specifications for locally-managed projects, subdivisions right of way encroachments, and driveway permit applications for compliance with all applicable design and safety standards.
• Customer service experience with internal and external customers, including staff and management, municipal and county governments, consultants, and contractors, elected officials, and the public, including explaining engineering concepts clearly.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of engineering concepts, practices, and theories used in planning, project development, and construction activities of roadways and bridges, including simple to complex projects.
• Contract administration knowledge to ensure projects are constructed per NCDOT specifications, standard drawings, and policies.
• Experience collaborating with others to find solutions to controversial or sensitive matters that establish precedent.
• Apply a safety philosophy to all operations.
• Ability to work safely outside, with exposure to hazards on construction sites, including night work, heights, highway traffic, and rough terrain when evaluating highway construction.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, in a clear, concise, organized, and persuasive manner.
• Ability to supervise and instruct junior employees in highway and bridge construction work methods.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel).
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle safely.

Bonus Points!

To candidates:

• Already registered as a Professional Engineer by NC Board of Examiners for Engineers & Surveyors.
• Experience with HiCams and SharePoint/Plus knowledge.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
• 5+ years of experience.
• 3+ years of supervisory experience.
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Note

• Registration as a professional engineer by the NC Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors may be required.