Shelby Assistant Resident Engineer I - Division 12

Department of Transportation; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 58,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Transportation seeks an Engineer I to serve as the Assistant Resident Engineer in the Shelby Construction Office, Division 12. You will assist the Resident Engineer in day-to-day contract administration and supervise DOT/CEI staff.

Responsibilities include preparing estimates, reviewing plans and data, coordinating with contractors and utilities, and ensuring compliance with DOT policies. A Civil Engineering degree is required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of engineering standards and procedures in transportation.
• Experience reading and interpreting highway construction plans and contracts.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Resident Engineer in day-to-day contract administration.
• Supervise DOT and CEI employees and evaluate their performance.
• Prepare monthly and final estimates and maintain records.
• Review contract plans, specifications and material testing results.
• Coordinate with contractors, utility companies and other agencies; interact with the public.

Skills

Civil engineering knowledge

Contract administration

Reading highway plans

Customer service

Experience administering contracts

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Job description

Agency Dept of Transportation Division State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys Job Classification Title Engineer I (NS) Position Number 60022624 Grade NC16

About Us It’s the mission of the NC Department of Transportation to connect people, products and places safely and efficiently with customer focus, accountability, and environmental sensitivity to enhance the economy and vitality of North Carolina. We encourage you to consider joining NCDOT where our work not only serves the citizens of North Carolina but has an impact on our world through all modes of transportation.

Description of Work

This posting is for an Engineer I that will serve as the Assistant Resident Engineer in the Shelby Construction Office, in Division 12. The Assistant Resident Engineer assists the Resident Engineer in the day-to-day contract administration of major and minor transportation projects. It also supervises DOT and CEI employees and prepares and evaluates their performance, promotes safe working environment, and possesses a working knowledge of DOT policies and procedures. Duties include keeping records necessary for preparation of monthly estimates and final estimates, working closely with contractors, utility companies and other governmental agencies and have contact with the public and news media. Also, will need to review and evaluate data collected by field personnel and prepare technical letters and reports. Reviews of contract plans, specifications and material testing results. Employee may be exposed to high traffic volumes, work at heights over water or traffic and climb on the substructure and superstructure of bridges. Work outside in various types of weather, terrain and hours. Possess working knowledge of the principles and practices of Civil Engineering and construction methods, materials and equipment. Skill in the operation of survey equipment, computer terminals and drafting instruments. Ability to understand, explain and administer contracts; interpret construction plans, provisions, standards and specifications. Train, coordinate and supervise subordinate employees. Communicate, establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, contractor's personnel and the general public. Ability to withstand extreme weather and terrain conditions while performing duties. Safety toe shoes are needed. Management prefers applicants with the ability to legally operate a motor vehicle.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Grade and Salary Range: NC16 / $57,983 - $101,470 Management prefers applicants with the following:

• Knowledge of engineering standards, policies and procedures related to transportation.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of Civil Engineering.
• Experience in reading and interpreting highway construction plans and contracts.
• Customer Service experience.
• Experience administering contracts

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field of engineering from an appropriately accredited institution; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Necessary Special Qualification

May require registration as a professional engineer by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors. In accordance with the Governor’s Executive Order 303, our agency supports second‑chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice‑involved.

EEO Statement The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Employer Information

North Carolina State Government is one of the state’s largest employers, with over 76,000 employees all working toward a common goal: a safer and stronger North Carolina. We are a large organization comprised of various agencies, offices, and universities, each providing important public services. Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more. To learn more about the benefits of being a North Carolina state employee, visit the N.C. Office of State Human Resources' website. Permanent, temporary, and time-limited state government jobs can be found from the mountains to the coast.

State Application Resources/Frequently Asked Questions Valuing Education and Experience

The State of North Carolina values the knowledge and experience of our jobseekers and current state employees. Approximately 91 percent of state job classifications allow experience to be substituted for education or do not require a post‑secondary degree. Learn more about how you may qualify for a position through education or directly related experience, or a combination of both, with the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide. All job postings close at 11:59pm the night before the End Date on the posting.