Engineering Specialist I

This is a repost.  Previous applicants must reapply to be considered.

This position with NCDOT offers full State Benefits , competitive salaries and many career development opportunities.

This position will work jointly with the Division Bridge Program Manager and the Division Bridge Maintenance Engineer to ensure that the appropriate bridges are chosen for replacement and to ensure that we are performing the correct maintenance and/or system preservation activities on bridges at the appropriate time. This position will help ensure that all priority maintenance issues, and critical findings are addressed in an appropriate and timely manner. This position will also assist in determining which activities need to be handled by contract and assist in the administration of those contracts. This position will assist the Division Bridge Program Manager and the Division Bridge Maintenance Engineer in ensuring the successful delivery of the Division's work plan.

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

• Thorough knowledge and understanding of engineering concepts, practices, and theories used in the project development and construction engineering of bridges.

• Experience with interpreting and communicating verbally and in writing details of plans, project documents, policies, and procedures to convey information to consultants, department personnel, and others.

• Experience leading and maintaining positive working relationships with environmental agencies, consultants, and/or NCDOT staff, in order to find acceptable solutions to bridge project problems.

• Experience with maintaining detailed records, analyzing findings, and recommending corrective actions.

• Experience with determining and calculating estimates and preparing erosion control plans.

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.

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 Shonta Nelon at (828) 250-3360.

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.