Structural Engineer III

State of North Carolina•Wake County Wake, NC

35d•$70,478 - $99,782•Onsite

About The Position

The North Carolina Department of Administration is seeking applicants for a Structural Engineer for our State Construction Division. The State Construction Office (SCO) is responsible for the administration of planning, design and construction of all state facilities, including the university and community college systems. The division also provides the architectural and engineering services necessary to carry out the capital improvement program for all state institutions and agencies. This Position will review all structural engineering aspects of capital improvement projects submitted by designers in the construction document phase. The review addresses compliance with the NC General Statutes governing public works, building and safety codes, and conformance with sound engineering and construction practices. Structural engineering designs are reviewed for proper consideration to economy in first cost and life cycle cost, maintenance cost, proper materials, and type of construction. Projects are reviewed to evaluate the structural design coordination with the civil, mechanical and electrical disciplines. This Position will assist construction monitors in the field in resolving technical or contractual issues at the construction site as well as assisting in the final inspection. Position will monitor structures under construction and at completion provide valuable three-dimensional insight into problems or conditions that could be corrected earlier in the two-dimensional review process. The SCO Design Review Section conducts a comprehensive review and technical evaluation of design drawings, specifications, and budget of each project submitted by contracted designers. Submittals occur at three phases of the design process – Schematic Design, Design Development and Construction Documents – depending on size, type and/or complexity of the proposed project. Each submittal phase increases in complexity and completion.

Requirements

Registration as a North Carolina Professional Engineer.
Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field of engineering from an appropriately accredited institution and four (4) years of progressively responsible experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must provide proof of registration in application submittal.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of principles and practices of Structural and Civil Engineering.

Responsibilities

Review and approve for bidding design and construction documents related to the structural and civil engineering aspects of Capital improvement projects.
Verify scope and estimated costs of projects with the contract requirements and the appropriate funds.
Ensure efficient and proper use of space, form, and materials of buildings and building site.
Check the level of completion, accuracy, clarity, and appropriateness of plans and specifications.
Indicate corrections and suggest improvements and revisions.
Ensure economy in initial costs and long-term maintenance.
Ensure energy efficient systems and energy conservation measures in construction.
Ensure appropriate selection, specification, and use of all materials.
Ensure compliance with NC Building Codes and applicable NC General Statutes on public work.
Ensure conformance of the contractual bid package with State Construction Office guidelines, policies, and procedures.
Coordinate the plans and documents among the other engineering disciplines.
Assist construction monitors in the field in resolving technical or contractual issues at the construction site.
Assist in the final inspection of projects.
Monitor structures under construction and at completion provide valuable three-dimensional insight into problems or conditions that could be corrected earlier in the two-dimensional review process.