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About the position
The purpose of this position is to provide supervision over the engineering office in the Huron Area Office. The office is responsible for preliminary design, survey, construction inspection, material testing, project documentation and contract administration. The Engineering Supervisor is responsible for coordinating resources and directing the staff; determines the need and acquires additional resources through consulting engineers and seasonal employees; ensures training and certification of staff; works closely with the public, contractors, other government entities and other DOT offices; serves as the technical expert for construction related issues; resolves contractor disputes; interprets plans and specifications; and addresses personnel issues.
Responsibilities
- Provide supervision over the engineering office in the Huron Area Office.
- Coordinate resources and direct staff.
- Determine the need for and acquire additional resources through consulting engineers and seasonal employees.
- Ensure training and certification of staff.
- Work closely with the public, contractors, other government entities, and other DOT offices.
- Serve as the technical expert for construction-related issues.
- Resolve contractor disputes.
- Interpret plans and specifications.
- Address personnel issues.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering or a related engineering field.
- Possess or be eligible to obtain an FE or PE license.
Nice-to-haves
- Knowledge of engineering principles and practices as they relate to highway construction.
- Knowledge of standard specifications for roads and bridges.
- Knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations governing highways.
- Knowledge of department policies and procedures regarding personnel and construction.
Benefits
- $0 premium employee health insurance option.
- Eleven paid holidays.
- Generous vacation and sick leave accrual.
- Dental and vision insurance options.
- Retirement benefits.
