Senior Resident Engineer - Highway Construction Leader

NCDOT; Marion (NC); On-site; USD 64,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

The NC Department of Transportation in McDowell County, Marion Office seeks an Engineer II to serve as Senior Assistant Resident Engineer, supervising highway construction contracts and inspecting work to ensure compliance with plans, specs and safety standards.

The role requires plan-reading and highway engineering knowledge, the ability to manage monthly estimates, coordination with contractors and staff, and a willingness to travel or work nights/weekends when required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering and three years of progressively responsible experience.
• Registration as a professional engineer may be required.
• Knowledge of contract administration to ensure projects are constructed per department specifications, drawings, policies.
• Experience supervising Construction Engineering Inspection personnel and managing multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Administer contracts and supervise construction work.
• Manage monthly and final estimates and contract documentation.
• Inspect construction work and ensure compliance with plans, specs and safety standards.
• Coordinate with contractor personnel and department staff to resolve issues.

Skills

Contract administration

Civil engineering principles

Supervisory skills

Customer service

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

HiCAMS

SharePoint

Job description

The NC Department of Transportation in McDowell County, Marion Office seeks an Engineer II to serve as Senior Assistant Resident Engineer, supervising highway construction contracts and inspecting work to ensure compliance with plans, specs and safety standards.

The role requires plan-reading and highway engineering knowledge, the ability to manage monthly estimates, coordination with contractors and staff, and a willingness to travel or work nights/weekends when required.