Assistant Resident Engineer - Entry Level!

$54,197 - $94,844 yearly
  • NC Department of Transportation
  • 1037 WH Smith Blvd, Greenville, NC 27835, USA
  • Aug 29, 2024
Full time Biking, Walking, and Mobility Engineering Roads, Streets, and Sidewalks

Job Description

How to Apply
You MUST apply at https://tinyurl.com/bddyt3ra by September 12.
 
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NEW HIGHER SALARY: $54,197 - $94,844
 
The Challenge
We are looking for an entry-level engineer to join our Greenville Construction Engineering team as an Assistant Resident Engineer.
 
In this role, you will:
    • Assist our Resident Engineer in the day-to-day contract administration of major and minor transportation projects done by private contractors.
    • Supervise junior technicians.
    • Perform project field inspections.
    • Prepare monthly/final pay estimate.
    • Create, review, and evaluate supplemental agreements and claims.
    • Ensure compliance with NCDOT and external environmental agency erosion control and permit requirements.
    • Resolve constructability issues.
    • Serve as the NCDOT project representative for formal and informal meetings with contractors, utilities, local officials, media, and the public.
 
What You Bring
    • Experience reading/interpreting highway construction plans and contracts.
    • Experience directing, assisting, or training employees.
    • Experience administering contracts.
    • Knowledge of the principles and practices of Civil Engineering.
    • Knowledge and understanding of the general concepts, practices, and theories used in construction inspection, or construction surveying.
    • Communication skills to communicate verbally and in writing in a clear and concise manner.
    • Ability to make independent decisions using sound engineering judgment.
    • Computer experience using laptops and tablets, and with software including SharePoint and HICAMS is preferred.
    • You can apply NCDOT safety standards and programs to all operations.
    • Fitness to perform moderate physical activity, such as walking, climbing, kneeling, and standing.
    • Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays, as required.
    • Ability to safely drive a state vehicle.
    • Safety toe shoes.
  
Notes
    • We may require registration as a professional engineer by the NC Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors.
    • You may be exposed to hazards including construction equipment, high traffic volumes, and heights over water/traffic and will be expected to work outside in varying temperatures and weather conditions.
 
Education and Experience
    • Bachelor's degree in engineering; or
    • An equivalent combination of training and experience.
 
Questions?
Call me: Rebecca Goetz at (252) 439-2970.
 
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