Engineer III

Agency

Dept of Transportation

Division

State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

Job Classification Title

Engineer III (NS)

Position Number

Grade

NC20

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

The Geotechnical Engineering Unit collects and analyzes subsurface information and provides geotechnical engineering designs and recommendations for roadways and structures.

The Geotechnical Engineering Unit (GEU) is looking for a Senior Investigations Professional in our Greenville Field Office.

In this role you will:

Represent the GEU at technical and project meetings.
Develop requests for proposals and cost estimates for work performed by consultants.
Coordinate and execute subsurface investigations to characterize earth materials for geotechnical design and construction recommendations.
Interpret subsurface conditions and communicate their impact to the project design and overall schedule to the Project Manager and design team through verbal and written communication and reports.
Identify problematic soils that will likely require removal or remediation to ensure subgrade stability.
Identify locations of high groundwater and recommend subsurface drainage or geotextiles to improve subgrade stability.
Perform consultant oversight and management including the review and evaluation of consultant work
Provide technical guidance and serve as a subject matter expert for subsurface investigation methods and technologies to NCDOT staff and consultants working on NCDOT projects.

You must be able to legally operate a State-owned motor vehicle to perform site visits in this role.

May require registration as a Professional Engineer by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Grade and Salary Range: NC20/$67852-$118741

Management prefers applicants with the following:

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of geotechnical engineering and geology related to investigations using drill rigs cone penetration soundings hand augers in-situ sampling and testing and laboratory testing.
• Demonstrated ability to develop investigation scopes of work manhour estimates cost estimates and schedules.
• Demonstrated ability to manage geotechnical investigations assign laboratory testing report investigation results and develop and write roadway recommendations related to subgrade stabilization undercuts handling of groundwater and usage of materials.
• Demonstrated ability to write RFPs negotiate consultant contracts and manage consultants in the performance of geotechnical investigations and roadway recommendations.
• Demonstrated ability to provide clear and concise verbal and written communication.

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.

Bachelors degree in an applicable field of engineering from an appropriately accredited institution and four (4) years of progressively responsible experience; 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.

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:

Andriette Dana Clifton

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