Senior Resident Engineer - Highway Construction Lead

State of North Carolina - Department of Transportation; North Carolina; On-site; USD 64,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

State of North Carolina - Department of Transportation is seeking an Engineer II (NS) to manage highway contract administration, supervise construction activities, and ensure compliance with plans and specifications in McDowell County, NC. The role requires strong knowledge of civil engineering methods and ability to coordinate with teams and contractors.

The position includes preparing monthly and final estimates, handling environmental compliance, and training subordinate staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering and 3 years of progressively responsible experience.
• Professional Engineer registration may be required.
• Experience in contract administration and civil engineering projects.
• Ability to supervise staff and communicate with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage the administration of highway construction contracts and supervise construction work.
• Inspect construction work and ensure compliance with plans and specs.
• Prepare monthly and final estimates and other recordkeeping for contracts.
• Coordinate with contractors, inspectors, and project staff to meet deadlines and quality standards.

Skills

Contract administration

Civil engineering principles

Supervision

Customer service

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Job description

State of North Carolina - Department of Transportation is seeking an Engineer II (NS) to manage highway contract administration, supervise construction activities, and ensure compliance with plans and specifications in McDowell County, NC. The role requires strong knowledge of civil engineering methods and ability to coordinate with teams and contractors.

The position includes preparing monthly and final estimates, handling environmental compliance, and training subordinate staff.