Field Engineer Lead - Highway Construction Projects

Arkansas-Department-of-Transportation-2; Clarksville (AR); On-site; USD 93,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Arkansas Department of Transportation in Clarksville oversees District 8 operations, supervises contract construction, and ensures adherence to standards and policies. The Resident Engineer Office #82 handles project oversight and coordination with field personnel.

The role requires an Arkansas professional engineering license or reciprocity with license within 180 days, strong leadership, and knowledge of highway construction, testing methods, and project documentation software.

Qualifications

• Possession of a current Arkansas license to practice professional engineering.
• Thorough knowledge of highway engineering, construction techniques and procedures, material testing methods and surveying.
• Effective leadership and communication skills.
• Certification by the CTTP in Portland Cement Concrete and Soils Testing, or equivalent certification preferred.
• Good human relations techniques.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Working knowledge of the Department’s project documentation, payment, and reporting software; earthwork quantity calculation software; and document management software; or equivalent systems.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Act for, and in the name of, the Resident Engineer in that person’s absence.
• Analyze construction plans and monitor construction to ensure problems are identified and changes are implemented.
• Exercise judgment and initiative in supervising field personnel to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Assist in guidance and training of office and field personnel.
• Review field record management to facilitate proper payments to the contractor.
• Maintain professional relations with contractor and public to facilitate cooperation and coordination.
• Operate a Department vehicle to various locations within the District.

Skills

Professional engineer license

Highway engineering knowledge

Leadership

Communication skills

MS Office

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Project documentation software

Earthwork quantity calc software

Job description

Arkansas Department of Transportation in Clarksville oversees District 8 operations, supervises contract construction, and ensures adherence to standards and policies. The Resident Engineer Office #82 handles project oversight and coordination with field personnel.

The role requires an Arkansas professional engineering license or reciprocity with license within 180 days, strong leadership, and knowledge of highway construction, testing methods, and project documentation software.