Civil Engineer II - Transportation

Terrestris Global Solutions • Asheville, NC

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About The Position

We are seeking a Civil Engineer II - Transportation to support disaster recovery efforts from Hurricane Helene within North Carolina’s National Forests. As the Civil Engineer II - Transportation you will provide Transportation project support with a focus on project design, management and contract preparation. Other minor required services include project planning, preliminary assessment, survey and information gathering, project scoping, associated general engineering duties in support of the National Forests in North Carolina Facility Disaster Recovery priorities. The position may also be partially remote within reasonable commuting distance of Asheville, NC, with travel to project sites as required for scoping, survey and inspection.

Requirements

• Authorization to work in the U.S. permanently, without sponsorship.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• A minimum of 12 years of technical work experience administering or inspecting construction contracts of various types including site/civil construction, road construction, and road bridge construction.
• A minimum of 12 years of experience scoping, planning, designing, preparing cost estimates and writing special project specifications for projects related to road maintenance and reconstruction, culvert and stream crossing installation, and bridge maintenance and reconstruction according to clear and specified objectives.
• Knowledge of field engineering, inspection practices, design criteria for construction projects and methods for correcting violations or deficiencies.
• A working knowledge of relevant construction standards, construction methods and best practices, quality assurance methods, and material sampling and testing, as well as experience in forest transportation system maintenance and construction.

Nice To Haves

• A general understanding of construction methods, materials, and equipment as well as construction best practices, quality assurance methods, and material sampling and testing.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed site assessments as directed by engineering program including the development of potential courses of action.
• Perform survey or assist with survey of projects directed by COR.
• Perform or direct surveys to establish baseline data necessary to initiate transportation construction and repair projects.
• Perform field surveys and investigations to determine existing conditions and recommend courses of action.
• Develop contract documents for project work as directed by engineering program.
• Prepare written statements of work, project specifications, and estimates of contract cost for projects as directed by the COR including all aspects of contract preparation.
• Develop contract drawings from reference files provided and develop unique ones using specialized engineering knowledge and expertise in transportation, structural and/or geotechnical engineering using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Perform reviews of contract documents prepared by others, to identify discrepancies, opportunities for value engineering, and other errors or deficiencies.
• Support COR in contracting submission operations to the latest standard through file preparation and tracking files after submission of administrative approvals.
• Inspect transportation and bridge construction contracts for conformance with plans, specifications, regulations, standards, codes, and schedules.
• Document construction contract progress with photos and written descriptions of work in sufficient level of detail to assure compliance by the construction contractor with the provisions of the contract.
• Document and promptly inform COR of deficiencies and recommend corrective courses of action using government supplied templates for construction inspection documentation.
• Inspect safety and quality assurance/quality control aspects of jobs in progress.
• Perform or oversee and evaluate routine field testing of construction materials.
• Assist COR with preparation of RFI responses by performing product research and applying knowledge of construction methods and best practices.
• Evaluate and verify progress payment requests for COR approval.
• Update project tracking information based on the latest data.
• Update digital asset database with the most current project asset changes.
• Perform routine assessments of transportation system and assets potentially impacted by natural disasters.
• Provide project management services for projects from start to finish, as directed by the COR.
• Prepare contract documents for COR review, coordinate approval signatures, provide contract acquisition support, and serve as inspector on projects.

Benefits

• Health benefits
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Financial benefits
• Retirement benefits
• Paid leave
• Professional development
• Tuition assistance
• Work-life programs

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree