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Engineering Specialist I

Salary

$48,222.00 - $84,388.00 Annually

Location

Guilford County, NC

Job Type

Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

25-02131

Department

Dept of Transportation

Division

State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

Opening Date

02/26/2025

Closing Date

3/4/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Class Title

Engineering Specialist I

Position Number

60020136

Salary Grade

NC13

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Description of Work

This position with NCDOT offers fullState Benefits (https://oshr.nc.gov/state-employee-resources/benefits) , competitive salaries and many career development opportunities.

This position is an Engineering Specialist I in the McLeansville Resident Engineer's Office, serving as a lead project inspector supporting engineers in the day-to-day administration of large, complex highway construction projects. Responsible for monitoring contractor's daily operations to ensure all work and materials conform to the specifications and contractual provisions. Supervises and trains lower-level technicians, including Department employees as well as Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) staff, ensuring adequate inspection personnel are assigned for all phases of work. Performs and/or reviews test reports, including work completed by other technicians, to ensure that all material sampling and testing, and documentation is conducted correctly. Resolve daily constructability issues and ensure that all traffic control devices are installed, and phasing is utilized in accordance to plans and standard drawings. Ensures compliance with the NC Sedimentation and Pollution Control Act, and that all work performed in permitted areas is done in accordance with the permits. Oversees utility relocations by contract or by others to ensure compliance with plans and specifications. Monitors the Contractor's operations to ensure compliance with approved subcontracts and contract DBE requirements. Communicates and coordinates work (both orally and in writing) with contractors, subcontractors, utility owners, and property owners. Work usually involves a wide range of decision-making and the use of good judgment.

Experience in inspection of construction with complex environmental permitting. Thorough knowledge of materials, methods, and equipment utilized in highway construction. Ability to read, interpret, and explain construction plans, contract provisions, construction staking, specifications, inspection procedures, and drawings.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

Applicants must submit an application that clearly reflects work experience that demonstrates the following:

·Experience analyzing and interpreting highway construction plans.

·Experience working in a team environment to complete assignments.

·Experience applying engineering concepts to solve complex problems.

·Experience planning, developing, scheduling, tracking, and completing projects independently or with limited supervision.

·Customer service experience related to resolving problems that involve explaining engineering concepts to various customer groups.

Additional Expectations:

Ability to work near high traffic volumes, heavy construction equipment, and t o withstand extreme weather and terrain conditions while performing duties. Must be able to perform medium physical activity including but not limited to walking, climbing, balancing, kneeling, and standing for long periods of time. Ability to work safely in an outside environment with exposure to hazards on construction sites including heights and traversing rough terrain in evaluating highway construction. Must be able to lift 50 lbs. Must be able to work nights and weekends as required, to any assigned project within the Division. Must apply safety philosophy and programs to all operations. The selected applicant will be expected to legally operate a motor vehicle. Safety toe footwear is required for this position.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for detail.

Associate’s degree in an applicable area of engineering technology from an appropriately accredited institution and six years of progressive technician experience; or High School or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and eight years of progressive technician experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Supplemental and Contact Information

Kaylin Damico 336-882-0552

Applicants must meet both the minimum requirements and all posted Knowledge, Skills and Ability requirements to be considered Qualified for the position. It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application.

NCDOT will not accept “See Attached” or “See Resume” in lieu of education and work experience completed on the application. If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the posting date will be accepted.

NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.

For permanent and time-limited appointments:

Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.

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I understand in order to be qualified for this position, the description of my work experience must clearly reflect the required education and experience as well as the posted knowledge, skills and abilities for this position. I have included all of this information within my application. (If you haven't completed the application requirements, please return to your application to finish it before submitting your application.)

• Yes

• No

  02

  Which of the following best describes your level of experience analyzing and interpreting highway construction plans?

• None

• Less than 2 Years

• 2 - 3 Years

• 3 - 4 Years

• 4 - 5 Years

• 5 - 6 Years

• 6 or More Years

  03

  Explain how you have experience analyzing and interpreting highway construction plans.

  04

  Which of the following best describes your level of experience working in a team environment to complete assignments?

• None

• Less than 2 Years

• 2 - 3 Years

• 3 -4 Years

• 4 - 5 Years

• 5 - 6 Years

• 6 or More Years

  05

  Explain how you have experience working in a team environment to complete assignments.

  06

  Which of the following best describes your level of experience applying engineering concepts to solve complex problems?

• None

• Less than 2 Years

• 2 - 3 Years

• 3 - 4 Years

• 4 - 5 Years

• 5 - 6 Years

• 6 or More Years

  07

  Explain how you have experience applying engineering concepts to solve complex problems.

  08

  Which of the following best describes your level of experience planning, developing, scheduling, tracking, and completing projects independently or with limited supervision?

• None

• Less than 2 Years

• 2 - 3 Years

• 3 - 4 Years

• 4 - 5 Years

• 5 - 6 Years

• 6 or More Years

  09

  Explain how you have experience planning, developing, scheduling, tracking, and completing projects independently or with limited supervision.

  10

  Which of the following best describes your level of customer service experience related to resolving problems that involve explaining engineering concepts to various customer groups?

• None

• Less than 2 Years

• 2 - 3 Years

• 3 - 4 Years

• 4 - 5 Years

• 5 - 6 Years

• 6 or More Years

  11

  Explain how you have customer service experience related to resolving problems that involve explaining engineering concepts to various customer groups.

  Required Question

Employer

State of North Carolina

Website

http://www.ncdot.gov/

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