Engineering Assistant 3 (Central Region Project Engineer PCN 250512)
About The Position
The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF), Central Region Construction & CIP Support, is seeking an Engineering Assistant 3 to assist with the administration of construction projects. In this role, you will work closely with Construction Project Managers as the Project Engineer, leading assigned staff. Your primary responsibility will be to serve as the on-site representative of the Contracting Officer, ensuring continuous inspection of contractor activities day and night. This involves performing essential engineering functions such as field inspections, project documentation, materials testing, processing contractor pay estimates, and overseeing contractor operations to ensure compliance with plans, standards, and policies. You will act as the primary liaison for resolving construction-related issues, making equitable and timely decisions, and interacting with the public and client agencies on project matters. Overtime may be routinely required.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree with a major in engineering, architecture or land surveying from an institution accredited by ABET, AND two years of engineering, architectural or land surveying experience of which one year was at the working or intermediate trainee level (e.g., Engineering Assistant 2).
- OR Bachelor's degree with a major in a branch of engineering from an institution not accredited by ABET, AND an Engineer-In-Training (EIT) certificate or verification of passing the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination, AND two years of engineering, architectural or land surveying experience of which one year was at the working or intermediate trainee level.
- Substitutions: Four years of any combination of ABET accredited postsecondary education in engineering, architecture, or land surveying and/or engineering, architectural or land surveying experience may substitute for the required degree.
- Graduate study in engineering or architecture may be substituted for the required experience.
- A valid Driver's License is required.
- Requires frequent travel within the state.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of Civil Engineering concepts, principles, theories, and methods.
- Strong Decision Making skills.
- Partnering skills to develop networks and build alliances.
- Conflict Management skills.
- Accountability for high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results.
Responsibilities
- Lead assigned staff in the administration of a construction project.
- Serve as the on-site representative of the Contracting Officer.
- Provide on-site agency representation and maintain continuous inspection of contractor activities.
- Perform necessary engineering functions, including field inspections.
- Manage project documentation.
- Conduct materials testing.
- Process contractor pay estimates.
- Oversee contractor operations to ensure compliance with plans, standards, and policies.
- Act as the primary liaison for the resolution of construction-related issues.
- Make equitable and timely decisions for problem resolution during construction.
- Deal with the public and client agencies on project-related matters.
Benefits
- Direct hands-on experience with construction and engineering practices.
- Broaden engineering knowledge.
- Advance career.
- Overtime compensation.
- Serving the needs of the public.
- Professional advancement within the Department.
- Health benefits (medical, dental, vision).
- Life insurance.
- Competitive salary.
- Paid holidays annually.
- Personal leave accrual.
- 2 retirement plans.
- Other optional benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
