Assistant Resident Engineer – Weaverville Construction Position Available In Buncombe, North Carolina

Assistant Resident Engineer – Weaverville Construction
Job Details  This listing closes on 5/16/2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada). Employer State of North Carolina Salary $55,823.00 – $97,689.00 Annually Location Buncombe County, NC Job Type Permanent Full-Time Job Number 25-06122 Department Dept of Transportation Division State Hwy Administrator – Div of Hwys Opening Date 05/12/2025 Closing Date 5/16/2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada) Job Class Title
Engineer I
Position Number
60023204
Section
Division 13, Weaverville Construction
Salary Grade
NC16
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Description of Work This position with NCDOT offers full State 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 .
This posting is for an Engineer I that will serve as the Assistant Resident Engineer in the Weaverville Construction Office, in Division 13. The Assistant Resident Engineer assists the Resident Engineer in the day-to-day contract administration of major and minor transportation projects. It also supervises DOT and CEI employees and prepares and evaluates their performance, promotes a safe working environment, and possesses a working knowledge of DOT policies and procedures. Duties include keeping records necessary for preparation of monthly estimates and final estimates, working closely with contractors, utility companies and other governmental agencies and having contact with the public and news media. The person in this position will also need to review and evaluate data collected by field personnel and prepare technical letters and reports, review contract plans, specifications, and material testing results. Employees may be exposed to high traffic volumes, work at heights over water or traffic and climb on the substructure and superstructure of bridges. Work outside in various types of weather, terrain, and hours. Safety toe shoes are required. The successful applicant will be expected to: Possess working knowledge of the principles and practices of Civil Engineering and construction methods, materials, and equipment. Skill in the operation of survey equipment, computer terminals and drafting instruments. Ability to understand, explain and administer contracts; interpret construction plans, provisions, standards, and specifications. Train, coordinate and supervise subordinate employees. Communicate, establish, and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, contractor’s personnel, and the public. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies Applicants must submit an application that clearly reflects work experience that demonstrates the following: Knowledge of engineering standards, policies and procedures related to transportation.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of Civil Engineering
Experience in reading and interpreting highway construction plans and contracts.
Customer Service Experience.
Experience administering contracts.

Additional Expectations:

Ability to withstand extreme weather and terrain conditions while performing duties. 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; 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 contact: Susan Chappell at (828) 250-3036. 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. Employer
State of North Carolina http://www.ncdot.gov/