Engineering Specialist I Wake Co.

Wake County, NC - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 48222 - 84388

Posted on: 4 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Agency

Dept of Transportation

Division

State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

Job Classification Title

Engineering Specialist I (S)

Position Number

Grade

NC13

About Us

Its 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 IS A REPOST. ALL PREVIOUS APPLICANTS WILL NEED TO REAPPLY TO BE CONSIDERED.

This position will monitor construction activities in HiCAMS and Construction Team Site to ensure proper documentation during the construction process. Review monthly estimates submitted by the Resident Engineers staff for completeness and accuracy. Check contract final estimates and the documentation that supports those estimates. This includes reviewing final estimates for compliance with established procedures checking contract pay record books and ticket books for accuracy compiling information regarding contract requirements and reporting of payments communicating with contractors and the Departments project personnel to validate data editing entries in HiCAMS and processing final estimate for payment. Communicate with internal and external construction partners throughout the estimate process.

Research project records as necessary to assist in the evaluation of claims. Coordinate public record requests for employees attorneys public officials and contractors. Review contract files to ensure that claims and agreements are accurately maintained. May provide technical support regarding business procedure and proper use of systems and develop standard and non-standard reports for system users Departmental audits and public requests.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Grade and Salary Range: NC13 / $48222 - $84388

Management prefers applicants with the following:

Experience in applying engineering concepts to solve complex problems
Computer experience including office software and drafting software
Knowledge of mathematical functions (such as algebra geometry and trigonometry)
Experience reading and interpreting construction plans contract provisions specifications and procedures
Experience in taking notes collecting field data and preparing routine reports

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.

Associates degree in an applicable area of engineering technology from an appropriately accredited institution and six (6) years of progressive technician experience; or High School or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and eight (8) years of progressive technician experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

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.

Recruiter:

Lindsey Blake Puryear

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AgencyDept of TransportationDivisionState Hwy Administrator - Div of HwysJob Classification TitleEngineering Specialist I (S)Position NumberGradeNC13About UsIts the mission of the NC Department of Transportation to connect people products and places safely and efficiently with customer focus account...