District Engineer

State of North Carolina • Stanly County, NC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This is an Engineering Supervisor III position that involves general administrative responsibilities and specialized professional supervision in highway engineering. Serves as the District Engineer for Stanly County. Will manage and coordinate construction and contract administration within the District. Directly supervises engineers, technicians and clerical staff and provides technical assistance on engineering problems. Supervises development of secondary road programs and preparation of plans for Division projects. Directs the review of plans for subdivisions and various types of permits and encroachments. Responds to inquiries from the public and local officials. Coordinates with local municipalities on zoning review cases. Acts as point of contact for municipalities and public. This position is located in the Stanly County District 1 Office. The successful applicant must be able to legally operate a motor vehicle.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field of engineering from an appropriately accredited institution and five (5) years of progressively responsible experience including three (3) years of supervisory experience; 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.
• Must be able to legally operate a motor vehicle.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the management of multiple projects and scheduling and directing multiple work crews.
• Experience in contract administration for Division and locally managed projects (federal and state funded) in accordance with established state and federal policies, procedures and guidelines, including thorough knowledge of NC DOT and FHWA Policies, Procedures and guidelines, as well as established practices and principles of Transportation Engineering.
• Experience in the supervision, direction, management and training of subordinate employees to achieve established project delivery metrics.
• Customer service experience with internal and external customers including Division personnel and management, Municipal and County governments, consultants and contractors, elected officials and the general public including explaining engineering concepts to various customer groups.
• Experience in reviewing project plans and specifications for locally managed projects, subdivisions, right of way encroachments and driveway permit applications for compliance with all applicable design and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate construction and contract administration within the District.
• Directly supervise engineers, technicians and clerical staff.
• Provide technical assistance on engineering problems.
• Supervise development of secondary road programs.
• Prepare plans for Division projects.
• Direct the review of plans for subdivisions and various types of permits and encroachments.
• Respond to inquiries from the public and local officials.
• Coordinate with local municipalities on zoning review cases.
• Act as point of contact for municipalities and public.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager