Resident Engineer - District Drive Resident Engineer’s Office - Wake Co Construction

Agency

Dept of Transportation

State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

Engineering Supervisor II (NS)

NC22

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.

This is an Engineering Supervisor II Level position. The employee in this position will serve as Resident Engineer in a Division 5 Construction Office and be responsible for contract administration of major construction projects & the supervision of 20-30 DOT and CEI Engineering Technicians. This position requires proficiency in plan reading, highway engineering calculations, and familiarity in the operation of survey instruments necessary to stake out line and grade for roadways and structures.

Other duties include the preparation of monthly estimates, final estimates, and other record keeping required during the life of a contract construction project. This position requires daily communications with contractors and subordinate personnel to ensure compliance with contract plans, standards, and specifications.

Experience in communicating well with the public, municipalities, professional service providers, and other department units. Possess communication and supervisory skills necessary to supervise and train other employees. Possess the ability to deal with the general public and other units in a positive manner. Ability to frequently speak to public groups and the news media. Able to make inspections in various types of weather and terrain on projects assigned to Division
5. Must be available as necessary to manage staff 7 days per week, 24 hours a day. Time will be split between office and field approximately 50/50. This position will work Division wide. Ability to work outside in various types of weather, terrain, and hours. Employee must be able to lift 50 lbs. Preference given to applicants who are registered Professional Engineers.

Safety toe shoes are required.

• Selected applicant must be able to legally operate a motor vehicle.

Salary Grade and Salary Range: NC22 / $75,925 - $148,054

• Knowledge of contract administration to ensure projects are constructed in accordance with the department’s specifications, standard drawings and policies
• Experience in performing engineering analysis on complex contract administration issues, and the timely approval/denial of these issues through supplemental agreements and claims
• Experience in the supervision of construction engineering inspection personnel to meet department goals
• Customer service experience related to resolving problems that involve explaining engineering concepts to various customer groups
• Experience in the management of multiple projects and directing multiple work crews

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 and four (4) years of progressively responsible experience including two (2) years of supervisory experience; or an equivalent…