Assistant Bridge Maintenance Engineer Position Available In Guilford, North Carolina

Assistant Bridge Maintenance Engineer

Salary
$55,823.00 – $97,689.00 Annually
Location Guilford County, NC
Job Type
Permanent Full-Time
Job Number
25-07422
Department
Dept of Transportation
Division
State Hwy Administrator – Div of Hwys
Opening Date
06/13/2025
Closing Date
6/19/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Class Title
Engineer I
Position Number
60019771
Salary Grade
NC16
DESCRIPTION
BENEFITS
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Description of Work
This position with NCDOT offers full State Benefits , competitive salaries and many career development opportunities. “

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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 Apply”
This position will serve as an Assistant Bridge Maintenance Engineer in the Division Bridge Maintenance office and is responsible for assisting the Division Bridge Maintenance Engineer with administration and planning of Bridge Maintenance Crew Operations, with Critical Finds, Priority Maintenance and Recommended Repairs of Inventory Structures; Purchase Order and Small Business Enterprise Contracts in the maintenance and repair of Bridge Maintenance Structures, Bridge Maintenance Budget and other duties as required. The applicant should use professional engineering skills and knowledge to conduct engineering investigations and determine repairs to resolve bridge maintenance and safety problems, supervise technicians in the inspection and maintenance of bridge inventory and non-inventory assts. Prepare and administer contracts. Must have knowledge of various materials used in maintenance and construction of various types of bridges, culverts, and pipes. Evaluate performance of lower-level employees. Effectively establish, communicate, and maintain good working relationships with co-workers, general public, vendors, and local government agencies. Promote safe working environment. Must have the ability to read and interpret bridge and roadway construction plans and analyze and solve difficult bridge maintenance and construction problems. Must have the ability to operate a computer using Microsoft, Wigins, and SAP applications. May require work during non-traditional hours including nights, weekends, and holidays. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies
Applicants must submit an application that clearly reflects work experience that demonstrates the following:
Knowledge of the principles and practices of Bridge Maintenance Construction operation
Experience applying engineering concepts to solve basic engineering problems
Knowledge of engineering standards, policies and procedures related to transportation
Experience maintaining records, reports and writing memos and emails that clearly convey technical information and engineering concepts.
Experience in reading and interpreting highway construction plans and contracts

Additional Expectations:

Position is subject to emergency callback during adverse weather and other extreme circumstances. Selected applicant will be expected to legally operate a motor vehicle. Safety toe shoes are needed for this position.
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

Supplemental Contact Information:

Danna Richardson 336-690-6830
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
Website
http://ncdot.gov/
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