Engineering Specialist I – Winston-Salem Construction 2

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

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 posting is for an Engineering Specialist I position located in the Winston-Salem Construction 2 Unit. The position will serve as Lead Project Inspector in the Winston Salem Construction 2 Resident Engineers Office supporting higher level Engineers in the administration of large complex highway construction projects.

Duties include conducting independent moderate to complex inspections sampling and testing of materials analysis of engineering-related data to ensure conformance to specifications and contractual provisions Supervising and assisting in training lower-level technicians- including NCDOT employees as well as Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) staff and assigning daily project inspection duties to lower-level technicians. Additional duties include monitoring contractor progress to ensure timely completion of the projects monitoring contractor compliance with subcontractors and DBE and Title VI Compliance resolving daily constructability issues on projects and highway construction surveying and layout.

The duties for this position also include the following:

Experience using computers or electronic tablets and ability to adapt to changes in technology. Good communication skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers contractor personnel and the public. Ability to work independently to make engineering decisions. Employee will be expected to apply NCDOT safety standards and program to operations. Employee may be exposed to hazards including construction equipment high traffic volumes and heights over water or traffic. Employee will be expected to work outside in varying temperature and weather conditions. Employee will be expected to perform moderate physical activity such as: standing walking climbing kneeling and be able to lift 50 pounds. Employee may be required to work nights weekends holidays and extended hours as required by project workload/staffing on any assigned project in Division 9. Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle preferred. Safety-toed shoes required.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Grade and Salary Range: NC 13 $50088 - $87654

Management prefers applicants with the following:

• Experience working in a team environment to complete assignments
• Experience applying engineering concepts to solve complex problems
• 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 years of progressive technician experience; or High School or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and eight years of progressive technician experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application.

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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