Engineering Supervisor II

State of North Carolina•Durham, NC

About The Position

It’s the mission of the NC Department of Transportation to connect people, products and places safely and efficiently with customer focus, accountability, and environmental sensitivity to enhance the economy and vitality of North Carolina. We encourage you to consider joining NCDOT where our work not only serves the citizens of North Carolina but has an impact on our world through all modes of transportation. Please note that all positions close at 12:00 AM on the posted closing date. You must apply by 11:59 PM prior to the posted closing date. Employee will serve as an Engineering Supervisor II with a small group of engineers and technicians engaged in project management, engineering coordination, computer-aided design, construction plan production, estimating, surveying, contract administration and technical support for Division-managed transportation improvement projects. This position will also be responsible for coordinating with other NCDOT units, private engineering firms, property owners, local officials, utility owners, regulatory agencies, construction contractors, and the general public. Employee shall have the ability to provide technical guidance to engineering staff and private engineering firms as well as the ability to oversee and develop all aspects of design to ensure that quality deliverables are produced in accordance with applicable policies and procedures and that right of way and letting schedules are met. Additional Expectations: This position requires effective written and oral communication, a reasonable level of familiarity with the organization of the Department, and the ability to lead and train members of the unit. The ability to work outside in various types of weather, to traverse various types of terrain, and to work at times outside of normal working hours (on a limited basis) is essential. The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others is also required. Design duties include project scoping, determination of design criteria, planning, survey coordination, computer-aided roadway design, construction plan production, and estimating. This would also include the review of work performed by others within the unit or by private engineering firms and providing guidance as needed. Experience with NCDOT design guidelines and engineering software applications is essential. Project management duties also include tracking project schedule milestones and project funding balances and the administration of purchase orders for professional services. Supervisory duties include performance management, training and development, workload planning and task assignments, and hiring.

Requirements

effective written and oral communication
a reasonable level of familiarity with the organization of the Department
the ability to lead and train members of the unit
The ability to work outside in various types of weather, to traverse various types of terrain, and to work at times outside of normal working hours (on a limited basis) is essential.
The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others is also required.
Design duties include project scoping, determination of design criteria, planning, survey coordination, computer-aided roadway design, construction plan production, and estimating.
Experience with NCDOT design guidelines and engineering software applications is essential.
Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field of engineering from an appropriately accredited institution and four (4) years of progressively responsible experience including two (2) years of supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
May require registration as a professional engineer by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of NCDOT programming, planning, scheduling and funding procedures
Knowledge of the principles and practices of professional civil engineering as they apply to highway and traffic engineering and transportation planning
Experience planning, developing, designing, scheduling, tracking and completing projects, independently or with minimal supervision
Experience making recommendations and decisions for simple or complex projects
Computer experience including office software and drafting software

Responsibilities

project management
engineering coordination
computer-aided design
construction plan production
estimating
surveying
contract administration
technical support for Division-managed transportation improvement projects
coordinating with other NCDOT units, private engineering firms, property owners, local officials, utility owners, regulatory agencies, construction contractors, and the general public
provide technical guidance to engineering staff and private engineering firms
oversee and develop all aspects of design to ensure that quality deliverables are produced in accordance with applicable policies and procedures and that right of way and letting schedules are met
tracking project schedule milestones and project funding balances
administration of purchase orders for professional services
performance management
training and development
workload planning and task assignments
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