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Senior Assistant Resident Engineer

Salary

$61,545.00 - $107,703.00 Annually

Location

Franklin County, NC

Job Type

Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

25-07960

Department

Dept of Transportation

Division

State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

Opening Date

07/24/2025

Closing Date

7/30/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Class Title

Engineer II

Position Number

60019617

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.

THIS IS A REPOST. ALL PREVIOUS APPLICANTS WILL NOT NEED TO REAPPLY TO BE CONSIDERED.

This is an Engineer II Level position. This position will serve as the Senior Assistant Resident Engineer in the Youngsville Resident Engineer’s office located in Youngsville, North Carolina. Position is responsible for minor and/or major construction projects, supervising employees and preparing and evaluating the performance of employees. Duties of the position include preparation of monthly estimates, final estimates, and written and oral communication with contractors, inspection personnel, utility companies and the general public to ensure compliance with contract plans, standards, and specifications. Applicant will also evaluate data collected by field personnel and prepare technical letters and reports, review contract plans, specifications and materials testing results. Applicant should possess working knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering and construction methods, materials, and equipment. Must be proficient at plan reading, highway engineering calculations, and the survey instruments necessary to supervise the stake-out of line grade for roadways and structures. Applicant should possess the ability to understand, explain and administer contracts, interpret plans, provisions and specifications, train other employees and plan, coordinate and supervise work. Proficiency in the use of personal computer and the ability to utilize contract administration software is necessary for this position. Applicant should have the ability to communicate, establish and maintain working relationships with co-workers, management, contractors and the general public. Applicant should have the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. This position requires minimal supervision from the Resident Engineer.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

Management prefers the following:

+ Knowledge of contract administration to ensure projects are constructed in accordance with the department’s specifications, standard drawings and policies

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

+ Demonstrated ability to understand, explain and administer highway contract construction projects

+ Experience in performing engineering analysis on complex contract administration issues, and the timely approval / denial of these issues through supplemental agreements and claims

+ Experience training planning, coordinating, and supervising the work of other employees

Additional Expectations:

Must be able to legally operate a motor vehicle. Applicant will be expected to promote a safe working environment. This position will require work in extreme temperatures and uneven terrain conditions for extended periods of time. Safety toe footwear is required.

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

Jessica Perry at 919-317-4761

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 end 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. 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

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

+ Limited

+ Intermediate

+ Advanced

04

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

05

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

06

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

07

Which of the following best describes the level of ability you have demonstrated understanding, explaining and administering highway contract construction projects?

+ None

+ Less than 1 Year

+ 1-2 Years

+ 2-3 Years

+ 3 or More Years

08

Explain how have demonstrated you have the ability to understand, explain and administer highway contract construction projects.

09

Which of the following best describes your level of experience performing engineering analysis on complex contract administration issues, and the timely approval / denial of these issues through supplemental agreements and claims?

+ None

+ Less than 1 Year

+ 1-2 Years

+ 2-3 Years

+ 3 or More Years

10

Explain how you have experience performing engineering analysis on complex contract administration issues, and the timely approval / denial of these issues through supplemental agreements and claims.

11

Which of the following best describes your level of experience training, planning, coordinating, and supervising the work of other employees?

+ None

+ Less than 1 Year

+ 1-2 Years

+ 2-3 Years

+ 3 or More Years

12

Explain how you have experience training, planning, coordinating, and supervising the work of other employees.

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Employer

State of North Carolina

Website

http://www.ncdot.gov/

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