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Senior Assistant Resident Engineer - Marion Construction

Salary

$61,545.00 - $107,703.00 Annually

Location

McDowell County, NC

Job Type

Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

25-08296

Department

Dept of Transportation

Division

State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

Opening Date

07/08/2025

Closing Date

7/15/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Class Title

Engineer II

Position Number

60023201

Section

Division 13, Marion Construction

Salary Grade

NC18

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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.

Internal Posting-Only Temporary or Permanent NCDOT Employees or layoff candidates with the NC Department of Transportation eligible for RIF priority reemployment consideration as described by GS 126 May Apply.

This position is in McDowell County, NC in the Marion Resident Engineer’s Office. This position will function as an Engineer II that will serve as the Senior Assistant Resident Engineer. This position will manage the administration of highway construction contracts, supervise contract construction work, establish engineering controls for the contractor, and inspect construction work. The position will be responsible for contract administration of all types of construction projects including Central and Division let contracts. The position requires proficiency in plan reading, highway engineering calculations, and familiarity in the operations of survey instruments. Other duties include the preparation of monthly estimates, final estimates, and other recordkeeping required during the life of a contract construction project.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

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

+ Knowledge of contract administration to ensure projects are constructed in accordance with the Department’s Specifications, Standard Drawings, and Policies.

+ Knowledge and understanding of the principles and practices of Civil Engineering and construction methods, materials, and equipment in performance of Contract Administration functions (estimates, supplemental agreements, claims, correspondence, submittals, monthly construction meetings, and ensuring environmental compliance).

+ Experience in supervising the work of others, including 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.

+ Experience in the management of multiple projects and directing multiple work crews.

Additional Expectations:

Possess working knowledge of the principles and practices of Civil Engineering and construction methods, materials, and equipment. Ability to understand, explain and administer contracts, and interpret construction plans, provisions, standards, and specifications. Ability to train, coordinate, and supervise subordinate employees. Ability to communicate, establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, contractor’s personnel, and the public. Ability to make Field Engineering decisions. Ability to perform Contract Administration (estimates, supplemental agreements, claims, correspondences, submittals, monthly construction meetings, ensuring environmental compliance, etc.). Ability to withstand extreme weather and terrain conditions while performing duties. Night and weekend work may be required. Safety toe footwear is required. Employees must have the ability to safely operate a motor vehicle. HiCAMS and SharePoint experience preferred.

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.

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.

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

Supplemental and Contact Information

For additional information, please contact Iris Coreas at (828) 803-6120.

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.

01

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

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?

+ Yes

+ No

03

Do you currently work for the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) in a temporary full-time, temporary part-time, permanent full-time, permanent part-time, probationary, trainee, or time-limited position or are you a layoff candidate with the NC Department of Transportation eligible for RIF priority reemployment consideration as described by General Statute (GS) 126 (State Personnel Act)?

+ Yes

+ No

04

Which of the following best describes your level of knowledge of contract administration to ensure projects are constructed in accordance with the department's specifications, standard drawings, and policies?

+ None

+ Basic

+ Intermediate

+ Thorough

05

Explain how you have knowledge of contract administration to ensure projects are constructed in accordance with the department's specifications, standard drawings, and policies.

06

Which of the following best describes your level of knowledge and understanding of the principles and practices of Civil Engineering and construction methods, materials, and equipment in performance of Contract Administration functions (estimates, supplemental agreements, claims, correspondence, submittals, monthly construction meetings, and ensuring environmental compliance)?

+ None

+ Basic

+ Intermediate

+ Thorough

07

Explain how you have knowledge and understanding of the principles and practices of Civil Engineering and construction methods, materials, and equipment in performance of Contract Administration functions (estimates, supplemental agreements, claims, correspondence, submittals, monthly construction meetings, and ensuring environmental compliance)

08

Which of the following best describes your level of experience in supervising the work of others, including supervision of Construction Engineering Inspection personnel to meet Department goals?

+ None

+ Less Than 1 Year

+ 1 - 2 Years

+ 2 - 3 Years

+ 3 or More Years

09

Describe how you have experience in supervising the work of others, including supervision of Construction Engineering Inspection personnel to meet Department goals.

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 1 Year

+ 1 - 2 Years

+ 2 - 3 Years

+ 3 or More Years

11

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

12

Which of the following best describes your level of experience in the management of multiple projects and directing multiple work crews?

+ None

+ Less than 1 year

+ 1 - 2 years

+ 2 - 3 years

+ 3 or more years

13

Describe how you have experience in the management of multiple projects and directing multiple work crews.

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State of North Carolina

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