Sr. Assistant Resident Engineer

State of North Carolina•Columbus, OH

22h•Onsite

About The Position

The employee in this position will serve as the Senior Assistant Resident Engineer in the Resident Engineer’s Office located in Columbus County, NC. The employee in this position is responsible for minor and/or major construction projects, supervising employees and preparing and evaluating the performance of employees. The employee in this position must be proficient at plan reading, highway engineering calculations, and the survey instruments necessary to supervise the stake-out of line grade for roadways and structures. Duties of the position include preparation of monthly estimates, final estimates and written and oral communication with contractors, inspection personnel, utility companies and the public to ensure compliance with contract plans, standards, and specifications. This employee will also evaluate data collected by field personnel and prepare technical letters and reports, review contract plans, specifications, and materials testing results. The employee in this position requires minimal supervision from the Resident Engineer. Selected candidate in this position will be expected to operate a state vehicle.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field of engineering from an appropriately accredited institution and three (3) years of progressively responsible experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge of contract administration to ensure projects are constructed in accordance with the department’s specifications, standard drawings and policies.
Experience interpreting construction plans, provisions, specifications, policies, procedures, and regulations.
Experience in performing engineering analysis on complex contract administration issues, and the timely approval/denial of these issues through supplemental agreements and claims.
Experience in supervising subordinate employees, to include supervision of Construction Engineering Inspection personnel, to meet department goals.
Customer service experience related to resolving problems that involve explaining engineering concepts to various customer groups.

Nice To Haves

May require registration as a professional engineer by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors.

Responsibilities

Serve as the Senior Assistant Resident Engineer in the Resident Engineer’s Office.
Responsible for minor and/or major construction projects.
Supervising employees and preparing and evaluating the performance of employees.
Proficient at plan reading, highway engineering calculations, and the survey instruments necessary to supervise the stake-out of line grade for roadways and structures.
Preparation of monthly estimates, final estimates.
Written and oral communication with contractors, inspection personnel, utility companies and the public to ensure compliance with contract plans, standards, and specifications.
Evaluate data collected by field personnel and prepare technical letters and reports.
Review contract plans, specifications, and materials testing results.
Operate a state vehicle.