Engineering Specialist I Division 13 Bridge Program Office

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 position will work jointly with the Division Bridge Program Manager and the Division Bridge Maintenance Engineer to ensure that the appropriate bridges are chosen for replacement and to ensure that we are performing the correct maintenance and/or system preservation activities on bridges at the appropriate time. This position will help ensure that all priority maintenance issues and critical findings are addressed in an appropriate and timely manner. This position will also assist in determining which activities need to be handled by contract and assist in the administration of those contracts. This position will assist the Division Bridge Program Manager and the Division Bridge Maintenance Engineer in ensuring the successful delivery of the Divisions work plan.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Grade and Salary Range: NC13 - $50088.00 - $87654.00

Management prefers applicants with the following:

• Knowledge and understanding of engineering concepts practices and theories used in the project development and construction engineering of bridges.
• Experience with interpreting and communicating verbally and in writing details of plans project documents policies and procedures to convey information to consultants department personnel and others.
• Experience leading and maintaining positive working relationships with environmental agencies consultants and/or NCDOT staff in order to find acceptable solutions to bridge project problems.
• Experience with maintaining detailed records analyzing findings and recommending corrective actions.
• Experience with determining and calculating estimates and preparing erosion control plans.

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:

Susan Carol Briggs

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