Engineering Specialist II - Division 13 - Weaverville Construction

State of North Carolina•Buncombe County, NC

About The Position

The Engineering Specialist II works in the Weaverville Resident Engineer's Office, supporting engineers with 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 on multiple less complex projects. Employees may be assigned to different project types in the office and may be required to work anywhere within Division 13. Projects may last from one or two months to three or four years, requiring supervision of different employees in varied situations. The role involves monitoring contractor operations to ensure work, materials, and contractual requirements conform to specifications and contract provisions. It also includes supervising and training technicians and Construction Engineering and Inspection staff, checking testing and documentation, resolving constructability issues, ensuring appropriate traffic control and construction phasing, and overseeing environmental compliance and utility relocations. The position assists with pay estimates, supplemental agreements, and claims, and coordinates with contractors, subcontractors, utility owners, property owners, and other parties. Work involves a broad range of decision-making and judgment.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in an applicable area of Engineering Technology or Survey Technology from an appropriately accredited institution and seven years of progressive technician experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
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 used in highway construction.
Ability to read, interpret, and explain construction plans, contract provisions, construction staking, specifications, inspection procedures, environmental permits, and drawings.
Ability to communicate effectively and establish and maintain working relationships 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 and withstand extreme weather and terrain conditions.
Ability to perform medium physical activity, including walking, climbing, balancing, kneeling, and standing for long periods.
Ability to work nights and weekends as required.
Skill in using office equipment such as calculators and personal computers.
Ability to complete paperwork electronically using a Department-assigned iPad.
Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle.
Steel-toed safety shoes are required.

Nice To Haves

Experience planning, developing, scheduling, tracking, and completing projects independently or with limited supervision.
Customer service experience 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 contractors' daily operations to ensure work and materials comply with specifications and contractual provisions.
Serve as lead project inspector on large, complex projects or multiple less complex projects, as assigned.
Supervise and train lower-level technicians, including Department employees and Construction Engineering and Inspection staff, and ensure inspection personnel are assigned for all phases of work.
Perform or review test reports and ensure materials sampling, testing, and documentation are completed correctly.
Resolve daily constructability issues.
Ensure traffic control devices meet applicable requirements and construction phasing conforms to plans and standard drawings.
Ensure compliance with the NC Sedimentation and Pollution Control Act and applicable permits.
Oversee utility relocations performed by contract or others to ensure compliance with plans and specifications.
Monitor contractor operations for compliance with contractual requirements.
Assist with preparation of monthly and final pay estimates and with creating, reviewing, and evaluating supplemental agreements and claims.
Coordinate work with contractors, subcontractors, utility owners, and property owners.
Read, interpret, and explain construction plans, contract provisions, construction staking, specifications, inspection procedures, environmental permits, and drawings.
Work at assigned project locations within Division 13 as required.