Engineer II

State of North Carolina

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About The Position

This is an Engineer II Level position. This position will serve as the Senior Assistant Resident Engineer in the District Drive Resident Engineer’s office located in Raleigh, North Carolina. Position is responsible for minor and/or major construction projects; supervising employees and preparing and evaluating the performance of employees. Duties of the position include preparation of monthly estimates, final estimates, and written and oral communication with contractors, inspection personnel, utility companies and the general public to ensure compliance with contract plans, standards, and specifications. Employee will also evaluate data collected by field personnel and prepare technical letters and reports, review contract plans, specifications and materials testing results. Employee should possess working knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering and construction methods, materials, and equipment. Employee should possess the ability to understand, explain and administer contracts, interpret plans, provisions and specifications, train other employees and plan, coordinate and supervise work. Proficiency in the use of personal computer and the ability to utilize contract administration software is necessary for this position. Employee should have the ability to communicate, establish and maintain working relationships with co-workers, management, contractors and the general public. Employee should have the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. This position requires minimal supervision from the Resident Engineer. Additional Expectations: Must be able to legally operate a motor vehicle. Employee will be expected to promote a safe working environment. This position will require work in extreme temperatures and uneven terrain conditions for extended periods of time. Safety toe footwear is required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field of engineering from an appropriately accredited institution and three (3) years of progressively responsible experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be able to legally operate a motor vehicle.
• Employee will be expected to promote a safe working environment.
• This position will require work in extreme temperatures and uneven terrain conditions for extended periods of time.
• Safety toe footwear is required.
• working knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering and construction methods, materials, and equipment
• ability to understand, explain and administer contracts, interpret plans, provisions and specifications, train other employees and plan, coordinate and supervise work
• Proficiency in the use of personal computer and the ability to utilize contract administration software
• ability to communicate, establish and maintain working relationships with co-workers, management, contractors and the general public
• ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of contract administration to ensure projects are constructed in accordance with the department’s specifications, standard drawings and policies
• Customer service experience related to resolving problems that involve explaining engineering concepts to various customer groups
• Demonstrated ability to understand, explain and administer highway contract construction projects
• Experience in performing engineering analysis on complex contract administration issues, and the timely approval / denial of these issues through supplemental agreements and claims
• Experience planning, developing, scheduling, tracking, and completing projects independently or with limited supervision

Responsibilities

• preparation of monthly estimates
• preparation of final estimates
• written and oral communication with contractors, inspection personnel, utility companies and the general public to ensure compliance with contract plans, standards, and specifications
• evaluate data collected by field personnel
• prepare technical letters and reports
• review contract plans, specifications and materials testing results
• supervising employees
• preparing and evaluating the performance of employees

Benefits

• Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more.

What This Job Offers

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