Assistant Resident Engineer - Division , District

## Assistant Resident Engineer - Division 11, District 2

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September 24, 2026 (13 days left to apply):
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** Agency
* * Dept of Transportation
** Division
* * State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys
** Job Classification Title
** Engineering Specialist II (S)
** Position Number
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* * NC14
* * 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
** Please note that all positions close at 12:00 AM on the posted closing date. You must apply by 11:59 PM prior to the posted closing date.
This position supports the Division 11/District 2 Construction Unit located in Boone. This is the highest level of advanced technical work supporting engineers in functional areas such as highway construction, construction inspection and survey, engineering coordination, and construction traffic control. Work usually involves an extremely wide range of decision making and use of judgement and would normally include supervising and providing work direction to others.

Since this position may function as Chief Inspector conducting independent complex inspections and supervising lower-level inspectors onsite k involves complex inspections of roadway, structure construction processes and materials to assure compliance with contract agreements, standards and specifications; in addition to performing all the duties and responsibilities associated with directing and supervising a survey crew as a survey crew leader. Position may review and process final estimates, compute contractor pro-rata time extensions, compute contract beginning interest dates, check pay record book quantities and review as-built construction plans.

Work may include independently testing and inspecting the most complex or controversial roadway and structure construction work; resolving materials and methods compliance problems with contractors; and overseeing or performing the inspection of major or complex structure construction projects. Position may also perform advanced manual and electronic design drafting; complete calculations of considerable complexity and variety; check and correct drawings, calculations and plans;

and design traffic control and pavement marking plans. Position may independently review the less complex roadway plans designed by private engineering firms, determine if changes are necessary and write detailed technical letters explaining the revisions and corrections needed to comply with standards, specifications, policies, and procedures. Position may also independently design the less complex roadway projects such as new bridge approaches for bridge replacement projects.

Work may include training and instructing other technicians including reviewing their work for accuracy, geometry and completeness; or supervising a small group of technicians in the development and preparation of traffic control plans.  Must be able to legally operate a motor vehicle.  Must be able to effectively communicate with engineers, developers, members of the public, public officials, and NCDOT personnel.

Position requires excellent organizational and time-management skills to ensure permits, agreements, and projects are completed accurately and in a timely manner. Position requires the ability to write memos and reports that…