Engineering Specialist I

State of North Carolina

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About The Position

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. Please note that all positions close at 12:00 AM on the posted closing date. You must apply by 11:59 PM prior to the posted closing date. This posting is for the vacant Engineering Specialist I in Western Field Operations groups in the Structures Management Unit. This position requires moderate to advanced understanding of drafting techniques for highway related structures including design, rehabilitation, preservation, or critical repair projects.

Requirements

• Knowledge and understanding of engineering concepts and practices related to bridge repair, preservation, rehabilitation, and replacement projects.
• Ability to identify and plan for resources.
• Ability to explain/write related facts in a clear, concise and organized manner to individuals and groups.
• Ability to listen to and respond appropriately to others.
• Ability to climb bridge structures and scaffolds.
• Ability to keep accurate notes and records.
• Knowledge and ability in drafting and the use of a computer.

Nice To Haves

• Experience drafting and checking moderately complex highway structure plans for new construction for completeness, accuracy, and clarity
• Experience drafting and checking moderately complex highway structure plans for preservation, rehabilitation, and repair for completeness, accuracy, and clarity
• Experience completing and checking final computations and quantities for highway structure plans.
• Working knowledge of software including CADD and MS Office
• Experience participating in a collaborative manner during the completion of tasks or assignments

Responsibilities

• Preparing contract plans for Preservation, Rehabilitation, and Repair (PRR) and Emergency repairs for Existing Structures. This involves an ability to read and understand old designs and plans, structure inspection reports, and field scoping notes to best present information in plans form. Requires some field work in order to determine extent of damage.
• Prepare contract plans for new or replacement structures. This involves the layout and plan preparation of bridges, culverts and other structures in accordance with AASHTO Specifications and the Structures Management Unit Design Manual, policies and procedures. This includes structures on geometrically complex alignments and technically complex design requirements such as continuous or curved steel girders, moveable bridge components, trusses and connections. May require verbal or written communication with the engineer of record to determine specific design requirements.
• Load rating existing structures. This involves studying bridge inspection reports and evaluating the structural condition of all bridges, culverts and pipes on the state highway system. You will utilize advanced software to determine the safe load carrying capacities of all structural members and connections as well as evaluating maintenance proposals from Division personnel for upgrades and repairs to highway structures in their efforts to improve load ratings.
• Communicate with internal and external partners. This includes written and verbal communication of moderately complex engineering concepts with colleagues to ensure work can be completed in a timely and organized manner. Communication with other NCDOT units and Division personnel may also be necessary to ensure they and we have needed information to complete tasks and deliver projects.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree