Principal Civil Engineer - Materials (Highways)

RI Council 94; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 89,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

The Rhode Island Department of Transportation is seeking a Principal Civil Engineer (Materials) to perform difficult technical or supervisory civil engineering work in highway and bridge projects. The role requires directing field inspections, materials testing, and staff supervision to ensure compliance with contract plans and specifications.

Responsibilities include supervising contract construction, reviewing designs, and coordinating with contractors to maintain schedules and quality across

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of civil engineering principles and practices.
• Ability to read and interpret civil engineering plans and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the contract construction of roads or bridges and review plans, specs, and designs.
• Interpret contract provisions and ensure adherence to schedules, quality, and safety on site.
• Provide technical supervision of staff involved in construction, inspection, and maintenance of highway projects.
• Plan, organize, coordinate, and supervise the work program of construction or maintenance sections; enforce contract plans and specs.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

The Rhode Island Department of Transportation is seeking a Principal Civil Engineer (Materials) to perform difficult technical or supervisory civil engineering work in highway and bridge projects. The role requires directing field inspections, materials testing, and staff supervision to ensure compliance with contract plans and specifications.

Responsibilities include supervising contract construction, reviewing designs, and coordinating with contractors to maintain schedules and quality across