Engineering Specialist II - Division 13 - Weaverville Construction

State of North Carolina•901-8 Old Mars Hill Hwy Buncombe, NC

2d•$52,592 - $92,036•Onsite

About The Position

This position is an Engineering Specialist II in the Weaverville 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 also 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 also 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. Additionally, the position assists with preparing monthly/final pay estimates and creating, reviewing, and evaluating supplemental agreements and claims. Communication and coordination of work with contractors, subcontractors, utility owners, and property owners is essential. The 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 Weaverville 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.

Requirements

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.
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 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.

Responsibilities

Monitor contractor's daily operations to ensure all work and materials conform to the specifications and contractual provisions.
Supervise and train 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.
Perform and/or review test reports, including work completed by other technicians, to ensure that all material sampling and testing, and documentation is conducted correctly.
Resolve daily constructability issues.
Ensure that all traffic control devices installed are 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 that all work performed in permitted areas is done in accordance with the permits.
Oversee utility relocations by contract or by others to ensure compliance with plans and specifications.
Monitor the Contractor's operations to ensure compliance with all contractual requirements.
Assist with preparing monthly/final pay estimates and creating, reviewing, and evaluating supplemental agreements and claims.
Communicate and coordinate work with contractors, subcontractors, utility owners, and property owners.