**Salary Grade: NC13 / Recruitment Range - $45,675 - $79,932**
This position is an Engineering Specialist I in the Division 5 Beryl Road Resident Engineer's Office serving as a lead project inspector supporting engineers in daily contract administration of construction and resurfacing projects. The position will be responsible for monitoring project work and material to ensure conformance to 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 active projects. Performs and/or reviews project documentation including the work performed by other technicians to ensure that all material sampling and testing, project documentation, and project estimates are done correctly. Resolves daily constructability issues and ensures that traffic control and contractor's operations are performed in accordance with plans and standard drawings. Monitors contractor progress to ensure timely completion of projects. Monitors contractor compliance with subcontractors and DBE and Title VI Compliance. Communicates and coordinates work with contractors, subcontractors, utility owners, and property owners. Work will involve wide range of decision making and use of judgment. This position is subject to work nights and weekends as needed in the performance of duties.Applicants must submit an application that clearly reflects work experience that demonstrates the following:
- Experience planning, developing, scheduling, tracking, and completing projects independently or with limited supervision
- Customer Service experience related to resolving problems that involve explaining complicated engineering concepts to various customer groups
- Experience applying engineering concepts to solve complex problems
- Experience working in a team environment to complete assignments
- Computer experience including office software and drafting software
Applicant must be able to operate a motor vehicle. Ability to plan and coordinate work of others. Ability to resolve routine problems and can effectively communicate more complex problems to supervisors to assist in resolution. Ability to effectively communicate, establish, and maintain working relationships with contractors, department, local government and other non-DOT personnel, and the general public. Ability to complete project documentation electronically using a computer or iPad and using SharePoint and HiCAMS programs. Valid driver's license preferred. Safety toe shoes are required.Associate s degree in an applicable area of engineering technology from an appropriately accredited institution and six (6) years of progressive technician experience; or High School or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and eight (8) years of progressive technician experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.For additional information, contact Teresa Goodwin at 919-317-4700.
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.Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time