Engineering Specialist I - Salisbury Construction

State of North Carolina•Salisbury, NC

7d•$50,088 - $87,654•Onsite

About The Position

This advanced level position will serve as a senior project roadway/structure inspector and will support higher level engineers in the administration of highway construction contracts. Job duties include monitoring contractor’s daily operations and performing and/or reviewing test reports to ensure that all work and materials conform to specifications, plans, and contract documents. Will perform contract administration duties such as pay record entry/review, materials-received reports, certified payroll review, daily diary review, as-constructed plans preparation, and monthly quantity verification prior to estimate payment. Position will resolve daily constructability issues and troubleshoot problems to mitigate delays to project delivery; assist other department personnel and contract staff in utility relocation efforts by inspecting and tracking relocation work; anticipate contractual problems and advise engineering staff of the need for plan revisions, supplemental agreements, or other contract adjustments to improve safety, timely delivery, and/or quality of delivered project; monitor contractor’s operations to ensure compliance with subcontract agreements and with the contract requirements; and ensure compliance with NC Sedimentation and Pollution Control Act, and that all work performed in permitted areas is done in accordance with permits. This position may direct and schedule the work of junior technicians in staking out and inspecting every phase of a construction project to ensure it is built according to contract documents in a timely and cost-effective manner. This position will manage all aspects of assigned construction projects with limited supervision from higher level engineers. This position will also be directly involved with leadership, management, counseling, and training of junior technicians, both NCDOT and CEI. The chosen candidate should be able to effectively communicate and coordinate work with contractors, subcontractors, utility owners, and property owners to minimize delays and disturbances while maximizing progress of the projects.

Requirements

Associate's degree in an applicable area of engineering technology from an appropriately accredited institution and six years of progressive technician experience; or High School or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and eight years of progressive technician experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Advanced working knowledge of mathematical functions is required.
Must apply safety philosophy and program to all operations.
The selected applicant will be expected to legally operate a motor vehicle.
Safety-toed shoes required.

Nice To Haves

Experience with iPads/tablets, HiCAMS, and SharePlus/SharePoint is preferred.
Experience reading and interpreting construction plans, contract provisions, specifications and procedures.
Experience planning, developing, scheduling, tracking, and completing projects independently or with limited supervision.
Experience applying engineering concepts to solve complex problems.
Computer experience, including office software and/or drafting software.
Experience in conducting independent, moderately complex surveying.

Responsibilities

Monitoring contractor’s daily operations and performing and/or reviewing test reports to ensure that all work and materials conform to specifications, plans, and contract documents.
Performing contract administration duties such as pay record entry/review, materials-received reports, certified payroll review, daily diary review, as-constructed plans preparation, and monthly quantity verification prior to estimate payment.
Resolving daily constructability issues and troubleshooting problems to mitigate delays to project delivery.
Assisting other department personnel and contract staff in utility relocation efforts by inspecting and tracking relocation work.
Anticipating contractual problems and advising engineering staff of the need for plan revisions, supplemental agreements, or other contract adjustments to improve safety, timely delivery, and/or quality of delivered project.
Monitoring contractor’s operations to ensure compliance with subcontract agreements and with the contract requirements.
Ensuring compliance with NC Sedimentation and Pollution Control Act, and that all work performed in permitted areas is done in accordance with permits.
Directing and scheduling the work of junior technicians in staking out and inspecting every phase of a construction project to ensure it is built according to contract documents in a timely and cost-effective manner.
Managing all aspects of assigned construction projects with limited supervision from higher level engineers.
Directly involved with leadership, management, counseling, and training of junior technicians, both NCDOT and CEI.
Effectively communicating and coordinating work with contractors, subcontractors, utility owners, and property owners to minimize delays and disturbances while maximizing progress of the projects.
Establishing and maintaining positive lines of communication between other technicians, engineers, contractors, and the public.
Communicating effectively in a clear, concise, organized, and persuasive manner, both orally and in writing.
Making independent decisions using sound engineering judgment.
Working safely in an outside environment with exposure to hazards on construction sites including heights, highway traffic, weather extremes, and traversing rough terrain in evaluating highway construction.
Performing moderate physical activity including but not limited to walking, climbing, balancing, kneeling, and standing.
Lifting 50 lbs.
Working nights and/or weekends as required by project workload/staffing with fluctuating hours, if need be on any assigned project within the limits of Division 9.
Helping with snow/ice removal during winter months.
Applying safety philosophy and program to all operations.
Legally operating a motor vehicle.