Assistant District Engineer - Division 1 - District 2 Office

State of North Carolina•Hertford, NC

2d•$57,983 - $101,470•Onsite

About The Position

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. This position will be located in Ahoskie, NC at the NCDOT District 2 Office and will assist in reviewing driveway permits, encroachments, evaluating daily roadway inspection reports; reviewing contractors claims for additional contract time or compensation, computing water velocities and depths needed to analyze ditches, channels and pipes, conducting engineering studies and projects, preparing technical letters and reports, attend planning/zoning meetings, and provide DOT comments to developers. Evaluate data collected by field personnel and incorporate the information into transportation studies; review contract plans, specifications, materials testing results, agreements or provisions for accuracy and completeness; develop and maintain official records of the State Road system; monitor and report project status; and assigning work to technicians. Review subdivision plans, outdoor advertising, and junkyard permits, oversize and overweight permits, road additions/deletions, R/W disposals. Assist higher level engineers in the implementation and administration of roadway and structure construction projects awarded to private contractors. Work may include other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of Civil Engineering, including highway construction and maintenance methods and techniques
Ability to read and interpret highway construction plans
Ability to analyze and solve difficult highway maintenance and construction problems
Ability to communicate orally and in writing with DOT staff and employees, Government Officials, Private Engineers and Developers, and the general public
Ability to operate computer using Microsoft and SAP applications
Must be able to legally operate a State vehicle
Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field of engineering from an appropriately accredited institution; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
May require registration as a professional engineer by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors

Nice To Haves

Experience with personnel management is preferred
Computer experience including office software and drafting software
Experience applying engineering concepts to solve basic engineering problems
Knowledge of engineering standards, policies and procedures related to transportation
Experience in customer service related to resolving problems that involves explaining complicated engineering concepts to various customer groups
Experience writing memos, reports, and emails that clearly convey technical information and engineering concepts

Responsibilities

Reviewing driveway permits, encroachments, evaluating daily roadway inspection reports
Reviewing contractors claims for additional contract time or compensation
Computing water velocities and depths needed to analyze ditches, channels and pipes
Conducting engineering studies and projects
Preparing technical letters and reports
Attend planning/zoning meetings, and provide DOT comments to developers
Evaluate data collected by field personnel and incorporate the information into transportation studies
Review contract plans, specifications, materials testing results, agreements or provisions for accuracy and completeness
Develop and maintain official records of the State Road system
Monitor and report project status
Assigning work to technicians
Review subdivision plans, outdoor advertising, and junkyard permits, oversize and overweight permits, road additions/deletions, R/W disposals
Assist higher level engineers in the implementation and administration of roadway and structure construction projects awarded to private contractors