Engineer II - Senior Assistant Resident Engineer

State of North Carolina•Sampson County, NC

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About The Position

The North Carolina Department of Transportation is hiring an Engineer II to support the Clinton Construction Unit in Division 3 as a Senior Assistant Resident Engineer. The position provides intermediate-level engineering support to higher-level engineers and oversees the administration and engineering of major highway construction and maintenance projects, ensuring compliance with NCDOT standards, specifications, safety regulations, and contract requirements. The role administers highway construction contracts, anticipates and resolves project issues, prepares and verifies estimates, monitors expenditures on multimillion-dollar projects, reviews contractor requests, and ensures project documentation is accurate and complete. It oversees project management for large or high-profile projects, which may include significant night and weekend operations. The position also serves as a resource to staff and contractors on contract interpretation and technical engineering matters. The Senior Assistant Resident Engineer manages and supports up to 30 technicians, including staffing, performance evaluation, training, coaching, and career development. The role may oversee consultant engineering and inspection services, approve work time, and maintain departmental records. It regularly coordinates with contractors, the public, local governments, utility owners, environmental personnel, municipalities, and other NCDOT units, and responds to inquiries about project impacts, traffic changes, and construction activities. Business-related travel to job sites, meetings, and field inspections is supported by the ability to legally operate a motor vehicle and maintain a valid driver’s license, which management prefers.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field of engineering from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of progressively responsible experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
A professional engineer registration by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors may be required.
Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle and maintain a valid driver’s license is preferred to support business-related travel.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of contract administration to ensure projects are constructed in accordance with departmental specifications, standard drawings, and policies.
Experience performing engineering analysis on complex contract-administration issues and timely approval or denial of issues through supplemental agreements and claims.
Experience supervising subordinate employees, including Construction Engineering Inspection personnel, to meet department goals.
Customer-service experience resolving problems that involve explaining engineering concepts to various customer groups.
Experience managing multiple projects and directing multiple work crews.
Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle and maintain a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

Administer highway construction contracts and ensure projects comply with NCDOT standards, specifications, safety regulations, and contract requirements.
Anticipate and resolve project issues and prepare and verify project estimates.
Monitor project expenditures, review contractor requests, and ensure contract documentation is accurate and complete.
Manage large or high-profile construction projects, which may involve significant night and weekend operations.
Ensure compliance with safety regulations and oversee erosion control practices.
Coordinate utility relocations and work with municipalities, utility owners, environmental personnel, and other stakeholders.
Interpret design plans and resolve constructability issues.
Monitor contractor performance and review daily operations and materials testing for conformity with contract standards.
Provide guidance to staff and contractor personnel on contract interpretation and technical engineering matters.
Manage and support up to 30 technicians, including staffing, performance evaluations, training, coaching, and career development.
Oversee consultant engineering and inspection services when necessary.
Approve work time and maintain documentation through departmental systems.
Respond to public, contractor, and local-government inquiries about project impacts, traffic changes, and construction activities.
Prepare project correspondence and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders.