Operations Engineer (Highways & Toll Roads)

Ferrovial•Charlotte, NC

About The Position

I-77 Mobility Partners LLC is financing, developing, designing, constructing, operating and maintaining the 26-mile I-77 Express project as part of a public-private partnership with the North Carolina Department of Transportation. The tolled express lanes run adjacent to the general-purpose lanes on I-77 between uptown Charlotte and Mooresville. I-77 Mobility Partners is responsible for operations and maintenance of all lanes, both express and general purpose, and right of way within the designated project corridor limits. What makes us different? Our people come first. We want every single employee to develop both professionally and personally. With a strong focus on growth potential, we look to our internal employees as potential candidates for both national and international opportunities. We aim to achieve greatness by promoting from within every chance we get. We work hard and play hard and strive every day for success and achievement. With a diverse group of professionals working in a fast-paced environment, we achieve milestones constantly. And if that weren’t enough, we also offer our employees highly competitive insurance benefits, Paid Time Off, and a matching 401(k) program. Job Description: The Operations Engineer works in roadway operations and maintenance and is part of the roadway operations and maintenance department. This individual requires competency in data collection and its' consequent analysis to obtain efficient and practicable actions for the daily operations of the highway. This individual will report to the Operations Manager and work closely with C-suite management, engineers, employees, and external parties (contractors and consultants). He/she will also be responsible for attending future meetings with state and local officials.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in civil, industrial, or mechanical engineering
1-3+ years of experience in construction and/or roadway maintenance, or technical department in a major infrastructure developer are desirable
Experience in data analytics and/or IT developments is also desirable
Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license
Effectively manages tasks and tight deadlines
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Must be very detail oriented and have analytical capabilities
Innovative and flexible mindset
Ability to interact with colleagues in a self-managed team structure
Strong interpersonal communication, decision-making and resolution skills
Must be able to multitask, problem solve and prioritize, within a fast-paced environment
Must be able to demonstrate computer proficiency, especially within Microsoft Excel, Word, and Power Point, Power BI as well as PC based programs

Nice To Haves

CAD and/or MicroStation experience desirable
Salesforce (asset management tool) and ArcGIS experience desirable
Experience in data analytics and IT development is a plus

Responsibilities

Develops and monitors any operational improvements to be performed on the highway
Assist and controls, prepares, and schedules any corrective action required to improve asset conditions, complying with the due defect cure time
Assists in preparation of the O&M annual budget and the Capital Expenditure model for the project
Cooperates with the Financial department in the achievement of the annual budget’s improvement goals
Assists management in the review and approval of all plans, payments, and change orders for contracts
Develop recommendations to address O&M concerns and work with the Operations Manager and Maintenance Manager as necessary to achieve resolution of the items
Coordinate with project partners and stakeholders, including the project owner, subcontractors, local government entities, businesses, and the public to communicate O&M activities and address related concerns
Provide technical information and support to other departments within the company to support their activities as they relate to the Operation and Maintenance of the project
Assist in the planning, design, and production of engineering drawings and calculations, which may include supervising the production of these drawings when applicable for specific project
Perform data acquisition and analysis, researching the feasibility of alternative design approaches, site conditions and/or regulatory agency specifications or regulations
Works closely with Operations Manager and Maintenance Manager to coordinate roadway maintenance activities, assisting in all technical issues that might be needed and defining and monitoring policies and procedures
Track the development and completion of specific maintenance activities develop in the highway
Assist in the research and analysis of data, dashboards creation, to detect trends and pursue operational improvements in the highway
Prepare business cases to assess the optimum alternative for different operations in the highway
Works closely with the Traffic Management Center for the right tracking and monitoring of traffic related data (accidents, assistances, etc.)
In coordination with Cintra US headquarters, develops, implements, and manages asset management tool (Salesforce) and other tools and systems (GIS, data analytics platforms, etc.), looking for more innovative and efficient ways to enhance the asset management tools
Support the roadway maintenance team through guidance with the asset management system
Develop ordinary updates or any improvement required in the GIS model for the concession
Supervises field project inspections during annual quality inspections, or as needed
Assist on preparation and submittal, if necessary, on monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for inclusion into the Comprehensive Agreement (CA) or Development Management Plan required reports (DMP)
Ensures full compliance with the CA’s O&M Measurement and Performance Table for the project
Prepares and revises the relevant department areas of the DMP
Actively promotes the safety of the department and the employees
Prepares RFPs, agreements and oversees any other technical advisory services or surveys which might be needed and according with NCDOT standards
Perform other job-related duties as needed