Senior Assistant District Engineer/Nash District

State of North Carolina • Nash County, NC

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About The Position

The Senior Assistant District Engineer serves in the Division 4 District 2 office in Nash County. The position oversees complex developments, encroachments, driveway permits, subdivisions, and construction projects, coordinating reviews and serving as the Department’s point of contact for developers, engineers, and government entities. The role assists the District Engineer with programs including Secondary Construction, Outdoor Advertising, Over Dimension Permits, and Adopt A Highway, and serves as supervisor when the District Engineer is absent.

The position attends municipal and monthly coordination meetings, as well as meetings with developers, engineers, and government agencies concerning high-profile developments. It represents the Department on technical issues, advises involved parties on policies and specifications, and provides engineering support to Field Services Engineers.

Requirements

• Ability to perform assigned tasks and understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to analyze and solve difficult highway maintenance and construction problems.
• Ability to read and interpret highway construction plans.
• Ability to prepare and review reports.
• Ability to communicate with others in technical terms and establish good working relationships with developers, engineers, and government entities.
• Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field of engineering from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of progressively responsible 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

• Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle.
• Knowledge of NCDOT programming, planning, scheduling, and funding procedures.
• Knowledge of professional civil engineering principles and practices 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

• Oversee complex developments, encroachments, driveway permits, subdivisions, and construction projects.
• Coordinate Department reviews and serve as the contact for developers, engineers, and government entities seeking information.
• Assist the District Engineer with Secondary Construction, Outdoor Advertising, Over Dimension Permits, and Adopt A Highway programs.
• Serve as supervisor in the District Engineer’s absence.
• Attend municipal and monthly coordination meetings and meetings with developers, engineers, and government agencies about high-profile developments.
• Represent the Department on technical issues and advise parties on applicable policies and specifications.
• Provide engineering support to Field Services Engineers.
• Assist with supervision and monitoring of secondary construction programs to ensure efficient use of personnel and resources.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior