Engineering Specialist II – District II Construction

Agency

Dept of Transportation

Division

State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

Job Classification Title

Engineering Specialist II (S)

Position Number

60021055

Grade

NC14

About Us

It’s the mission of the NC Department of Transportation to connect people, products and places safely and efficiently with customer focus, accountability, and environmental sensitivity to enhance the economy and vitality of North Carolina. We encourage you to consider joining NCDOT where our work not only serves the citizens of North Carolina but has an impact on our world through all modes of transportation.

Description of Work

This posting is for an Engineering Specialist II that is located in the District II office. The position assists engineers in the implementation and administration of roadway, and structure construction projects awarded to private contractors. Position primary purpose will be serving as Survey Party Chief providing surveying and drone services to all units within District II. This is an Advanced-Level position of which Employee must be able to serve as Survey Party Chief for the following duties. Preliminary field surveys including topographical survey, digital terrain modeling, utility location, and boundary stakeout. Process raw data files for importing into Geopak. This position also performs highway construction stakeout duties including bluetop stakeout, drainage stakeout, slope staking, finish pavement grades, curb & gutter stakeout, monolithic island layout, structure layout and proposed right of way monuments and applicable easements. Calculate and set up road templates using Data collectors. Calculate and compute earthwork quantities by average end method and DTM. Perform GPS control surveys using Trimble equipment. Maintain Part 107 Drone Pilot Licensure. Provide engineers drone photograph, video, and data as requested. Work proficiently in Drone Deploy and Content Capture to process data. Review and check work performed by technicians, private engineering firms, and other NCDOT units. Review roadway and structure plans by private engineering firms for coordinate geometry accuracy, check typical sections, and R/W offsets. Schedule and prioritize workload with minimal supervision. Resolve design issues by determining possible solutions and consulting with Engineers. This position will also work with and assist the District Engineer and office staff with the review and approval of driveway permits, encroachment agreements, subdivision reviews, and road additions and abandonments within Davie, Forsyth, and Stokes Counties and will assist with other job assignments as delegated or required.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Grade and Salary Range: NC 14 / $50,633 - $88,607

Management prefers applicants with the following:

• Experience with route locations and other survey policies and procedures.
• Experience in managing or leading survey crews in daily activities.
• Working knowledge of CADD, MicroStation, and Geopak; including editing the work of others.
• Experience with planning and reviewing survey work performed by others
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with co-workers, management, contractors and general public to express complex technical and/or program concepts and related facts in a clear, concise, and organized manner. 

Additional Expectations:

Ability to establish and maintain positive lines of communication between other technicians, engineers, contractors, and the public. Should be able to effectively communicate in a clear, concise, organized, and persuasive manner. Ability to work safely in an outside environment with exposure to hazards on construction sites including heights, highway traffic, and traversing rough terrain in evaluating highway construction.  Must be able to perform moderate physical activity including but not limited to walking, climbing, balancing, kneeling, and standing.  Must be able to lift 50 lbs.  Must be able to work nights and weekends as required for any assigned project within the Division.  Must apply safety philosophy and program to all operations. The selected applicant will be expected to legally operate a motor vehicle. Safety-toed shoes required.

Minimum Education and Experience

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 the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Associate’s degree in an applicable area of Engineering Technology or Survey Technology from an appropriately accredited institution and seven (7) years of progressive technician experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Recruiter:

Lindsey Puryear

Email:

DOT-WorkdayJobRecruitment@ncdot.gov