Engineering Specialist II - Division 13 - Marion Construction

State of North Carolina•3931 Nc 226 S Mcdowell, NC

2d•$52,592 - $92,036•Onsite

About The Position

This position is an Engineering Specialist II in the Marion Resident Engineer's Office, supporting engineers in the day-to-day administration of highway and bridge construction contracts. The position may serve as lead project inspector on large, complex highway construction projects or multiple less complex projects. The role is responsible for monitoring contractor's daily operations to ensure all work and materials conform to the specifications and contractual provisions. This role supervises and trains lower-level technicians, including Department employees as well as Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) staff, ensuring adequate inspection personnel are assigned for all phases of work. The position performs and/or reviews test reports, including work completed by other technicians, to ensure that all material sampling and testing, and documentation is conducted correctly. The role resolves daily constructability issues, ensures that all traffic control devices installed are in accordance with applicable requirements, and verifies phasing utilized is in accordance with plans and standard drawings. The position ensures compliance with the NC Sedimentation and Pollution Control Act, and that all work performed in permitted areas is done in accordance with the permits. It oversees utility relocations by contract or by others to ensure compliance with plans and specifications. The role monitors the Contractor's operations to ensure compliance with all contractual requirements. It assists with preparing monthly/final pay estimates and creating, reviewing, and evaluating supplemental agreements and claims. The role communicates and coordinates work with contractors, subcontractors, utility owners, and property owners. Work usually involves a wide range of decision-making and the use of judgment. Employees will be assigned to various types of projects in the Marion Resident Engineer's Office but may be required to work at any location within Division 13. Projects sometimes last from 1 – 2 months to 3 – 4 years in duration. This requires supervising many different employees in lots of different situations. Experience in inspection or administration of phased construction under heavy traffic volumes is needed. Experience in inspection or administration of construction projects with complex environmental permitting is needed. Thorough knowledge of materials, methods, and equipment utilized in highway construction is needed.

Requirements

Ability to read, interpret, and explain construction plans, contract provisions, construction staking, specifications, inspection procedures, environmental permits, and drawings.
Ability to effectively communicate, establish, and maintain working relationships (both orally and in writing) with subordinates, Contractor personnel, Department personnel, other non-DOT agencies, and the public.
Ability to work near high traffic volumes and heavy construction equipment.
Ability to withstand extreme weather and terrain conditions while performing duties.
Must be able to perform medium physical activity including but not limited to walking, climbing, balancing, kneeling, and standing for long periods of time.
Must be able to work nights and weekends as required.
Skill in the use of office equipment such as calculators and personal computers.
Ability to complete paperwork electronically using Department assigned iPad.
Steel toed safety shoes required.
Associate’s degree in an applicable area of Engineering Technology or Survey Technology from an appropriately accredited institution and seven (7) years of progressive technician experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience planning, developing, scheduling, tracking, and completing projects independently or with limited supervision.
Customer service experience related to resolving problems that involve explaining complicated engineering concepts to various customer groups.
Experience applying engineering concepts to solve complex problems.
Experience analyzing and interpreting highway construction plans.
Experience working in a team environment to complete assignments.
Experience in inspection or administration of phased construction under heavy traffic volumes.
Experience in inspection or administration of construction projects with complex environmental permitting.
Thorough knowledge of materials, methods, and equipment utilized in highway construction.

Responsibilities

Monitor contractor's daily operations to ensure all work and materials conform to specifications and contractual provisions.
Supervise and train lower-level technicians, including Department employees and Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) staff.
Perform and/or review test reports to ensure correct material sampling, testing, and documentation.
Resolve daily constructability issues.
Ensure traffic control devices are installed in accordance with applicable requirements.
Verify phasing utilized is in accordance with plans and standard drawings.
Ensure compliance with the NC Sedimentation and Pollution Control Act and permitted work.
Oversee utility relocations to ensure compliance with plans and specifications.
Monitor contractor's operations for compliance with all contractual requirements.
Assist with preparing monthly/final pay estimates.
Create, review, and evaluate supplemental agreements and claims.
Communicate and coordinate work with contractors, subcontractors, utility owners, and property owners.