Engineer III

State of North Carolina

21h

About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to oversee and manage all utility coordination and relocations for Division 6. The Division Utility Engineer will serve as liaison between PEF (Private Engineering Firms) and Design Units to oversee the Preliminary Engineering of Utility Conflicts/Relocations as well as correspond with Division Utility Coordinator and Utility Companies during Right of Way Acquisition to relocate utilities efficiently and effectively at the earliest possible time to eliminate/reduce/reduce delays and contractor claims. Position implements advanced engineering criteria and innovative construction methods while adhering to applicable environmental regulations and roadway design standards to support relocation and placement of utilities along highway rights of way and proposed corridors to effectively manage and coordinate major project development efforts of NCDOT. Work may include, but is not limited to, managing DOT Personnel, consultants and CEI personnel to determine utility conflicts; engineer utility relocations; and oversee the relocation of utilities prior to contractual highway construction for all Division 6 Managed highway projects. This work oversees investigating and analyzing utility facilities; designing and engineering utility relocations; assuring adherence to utility relocation schedules; developing contract documents and estimates; authorizing utility company relocations; reviewing utility plans prepared by others and providing engineering opinions and assistance on utility installations; field inspection for verification of data contained therein; scoping and reviewing work performed by consulting engineers; and consultation with interdepartmental units and utility owners. The applicant should have advanced working knowledge to use computers for office work (MS Word, Excel, Access, SAP) and CADD (MicroStation, GEOPAK). A working knowledge of NCDOT policies for accommodating utilities and NCDEQ regulations for water and sewer design is needed. Travel to field sites for meetings and investigations with occasional overnight travel is required. The position requires the ability to train and provide technical assistance to other employees, and give clear instructions and directions to employees, utility company personnel, consultants and DOT staff concerning utility/highway matters.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field of engineering from an appropriately accredited institution and four (4) years of progressively responsible 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.
Advanced working knowledge to use computers for office work (MS Word, Excel, Access, SAP) and CADD (MicroStation, GEOPAK).
A working knowledge of NCDOT policies for accommodating utilities and NCDEQ regulations for water and sewer design is needed.
Ability to train and provide technical assistance to other employees, and give clear instructions and directions to employees, utility company personnel, consultants and DOT staff concerning utility/highway matters.

Nice To Haves

Experience in developing utility relocation strategies and providing coordination and relocation services to accomplish removal, relocation, and modification of utility facilities (water, sewer, gas, electric, telecommunication, etc.) impacted by highway improvement projects including the development of Utility Relocation Agreements and acquiring Encroachment Agreements from utility owners.
Working knowledge of all policies, regulations, and engineering standards set forth by the Federal Highway Administration, the Department of Transportation, Division of Highways, and the North Carolina General Statutes related to utility relocations.
Knowledge in innovative construction methods while adhering to all environmental regulations and roadway design standards.
Working knowledge of Civil Engineering particularly in fluid mechanics, water resources, highway design, soil mechanics, and statics.
Experience in planning and coordinating project work, and the ability to negotiate and develop contract documents for highway projects, for engineering services, and for utility owner agreements.

Responsibilities

Oversee and manage all utility coordination and relocations for Division 6
Serve as liaison between PEF (Private Engineering Firms) and Design Units to oversee the Preliminary Engineering of Utility Conflicts/Relocations
Correspond with Division Utility Coordinator and Utility Companies during Right of Way Acquisition to relocate utilities efficiently and effectively
Implement advanced engineering criteria and innovative construction methods while adhering to applicable environmental regulations and roadway design standards
Manage DOT Personnel, consultants and CEI personnel to determine utility conflicts
Engineer utility relocations
Oversee the relocation of utilities prior to contractual highway construction for all Division 6 Managed highway projects
Investigating and analyzing utility facilities
Designing and engineering utility relocations
Assuring adherence to utility relocation schedules
Developing contract documents and estimates
Authorizing utility company relocations
Reviewing utility plans prepared by others and providing engineering opinions and assistance on utility installations
Field inspection for verification of data contained therein
Scoping and reviewing work performed by consulting engineers
Consultation with interdepartmental units and utility owners
Train and provide technical assistance to other employees
Give clear instructions and directions to employees, utility company personnel, consultants and DOT staff concerning utility/highway matters