Investigations Professional Engineer
About The Position
The Geotechnical Engineering Unit collects and analyzes subsurface information and provides geotechnical engineering designs and recommendations for roadways and structures. NCDOT is seeking an Investigations Professional for its Greenville Field Office to lead and support subsurface investigations for roadway and structure projects, independently and collaboratively with consultants and in-house staff. The role manages, reviews, and verifies that subsurface investigations meet departmental standards and project requirements. The position develops subsurface investigation reports and CADD/3D design model deliverables; oversees investigation and laboratory data; plans and supervises investigation work; interprets findings; and provides technical guidance on investigation methods and their implications for project delivery. Management prefers applicants who can legally operate a motor vehicle. The position may require registration as a professional engineer by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field of engineering or geology from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of progressively responsible experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience utilizing geotechnical engineering and geology principles and practices related to highway infrastructure design and construction is preferred by management.
- Experience developing scopes of work, manhour estimates, cost estimates, and schedules for subsurface investigations for highway infrastructure design and construction is preferred by management.
- Experience interpreting subsurface investigations and laboratory tests to make recommendations related to subgrade stabilization, undercuts, groundwater handling, and material usage is preferred by management.
- Experience communicating technical concepts clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing, including subsurface conditions and impacts or risks to project delivery, is preferred by management.
- Management prefers applicants with the ability to legally operate a motor vehicle.
- May require registration as a professional engineer by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors.
- Only temporary or permanent NCDOT employees, or layoff candidates eligible for RIF priority reemployment consideration under GS 126, may apply.
Nice To Haves
- Experience utilizing geotechnical engineering and geology principles and practices related to highway infrastructure design and construction.
- Experience developing scopes of work, manhour estimates, cost estimates, and schedules for subsurface investigations for highway infrastructure design and construction.
- Experience interpreting subsurface investigations and laboratory tests to make recommendations related to subgrade stabilization, undercuts, groundwater handling, and material usage.
- Experience communicating technical concepts clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing, including subsurface conditions and impacts or risks to project delivery.
- Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle.
Responsibilities
- Develop and direct comprehensive Subsurface Investigation Inventory Reports and corresponding CADD/3D design model deliverables.
- Oversee the organization, quality assurance, and verification of subsurface and laboratory data for assigned projects.
- Plan and supervise subsurface investigations, technicians, field professionals, and consultants performing investigation activities.
- Assist with developing requests for proposals and cost estimates for consultant projects.
- Record relevant boring data in complete, accurate, and legible logs.
- Interpret subsurface investigation results to inform engineering decisions.
- Identify problematic soils requiring removal and determine locations needing subsurface drains or geotextiles to ensure subgrade stability.
- Represent the Unit at technical meetings and provide guidance on investigation methods and findings.
- Make informed decisions regarding investigation means and methods and adapt as subsurface conditions are encountered.
- Oversee consultant management, including reviewing and evaluating consultant work and invoices.
- Answer technical questions related to subsurface investigations and their impact on project delivery.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to less experienced investigations group staff.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
