Senior Assistant Resident Engineer - Reidsville Construction

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Senior Assistant Resident Engineer - Reidsville Construction

Salary

$61,545.00 - $107,703.00 Annually

Location

Rockingham County, NC

Job Type

Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

25-09705

Department

Dept of Transportation

Division

State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

Opening Date

08/11/2025

Closing Date

8/15/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Class Title

Engineer II

Position Number

60020086

Section

Division 7/ Reidsville Construction

Salary Grade

NC18

Description

Benefits

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Description of Work

This position with NCDOT offers fullState Benefits (https://oshr.nc.gov/state-employee-resources/benefits) , competitive salaries and many career development opportunities.

This is an anticipated vacancy 09/01/2025.

This position is located in the Rockingham County Resident Engineer’s office and will serve as the Senior Assistant Resident Engineer. The ideal candidate will be responsible for administering complex highway construction contracts and overseeing project management for compliance with engineering principles, standards, codes and design needs. This position will be responsible for contract administration of all types of construction projects including Central and Division let contracts. This position requires proficiency in plan reading, highway engineering calculations and familiarity in the operations of survey instruments. Other duties include the preparation of monthly estimates, final estimates and other record keeping required during the life of a contract construction project.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

Management prefers applicants with the following:

Knowledge of contract administration to ensure projects are constructed in accordance with the department’s specifications, standard drawings and policies

Experience making recommendations and decisions for simple or complex projects.

Experience supervising the work of others, to include supervision of Construction Engineering Inspection personnel, to meet department goals

Customer service experience related to resolving problems that involve explaining engineering concepts to various customer groups

Experience in the management of multiple projects and directing multiple work crews

Additional Expectations:

Possess working knowledge of the principles and practices of Civil Engineering and construction methods, materials and equipment. Ability to communicate, establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, contractor’s personnel and the general public. Ability to make field engineering decisions. Employee may be exposed to hazards including but not limited to high traffic volumes, heavy construction equipment, heights over water or traffic, extreme temperatures and adverse weather conditions. Employee must be able to lift 40-50 pounds, navigate uneven terrain and work at night and weekends if necessary. Must be able to acquire various certifications pertaining to job duties. Safety toe footwear is required for this position. Selected applicant will be expected to legally operate a motor vehicle.

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 and three (3) years of progressively responsible experience; 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: Rhonda Presnell 336-520-6060

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.

NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.

For permanent and time-limited appointments:

Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.

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I understand in order to be qualified for this position, the description of my work experience must clearly reflect the required education and experience. I have included all of this information within my application. (If you haven't completed the application requirements, please return to your application to finish it before submitting your application.)

Yes

No

02

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?

Yes

No

03

Which of the following best describes your level of knowledge of contract administration to ensure projects are constructed in accordance with the department’s specifications, standard drawings and policies?

None

Basic

Intermediate

Thorough

04

Explain how you have knowledge of contract administration to ensure projects are constructed in accordance with the department’s specifications, standard drawings and policies?

05

Which of the following best describes your level of experience making recommendations and decisions for simple or complex projects?

None

Less than 1 Year

1 – 2 Years

2 – 3 Years

3 or More Years

06

Explain how you have experience making recommendations and decisions for simple or complex projects.

07

Which of the following best describes your level of experience supervising the work of their employees, to include supervision of Construction Engineering Inspection personnel, to meet department goals?

None

Less than 1 Year

1 – 2 Years

2 – 3 Years

3 or More Years

08

Explain how you have experience supervising the work of others employees, to include supervision of Construction Engineering Inspection personnel, to meet department goals?

09

Which of the following best describes your level of customer service experience related to resolving problems that involve explaining engineering concepts to various customer groups?

None

Less than 1 Year

1 – 2 Years

2 – 3 Years

3 or More Years

10

Explain how you have customer service experience related to resolving problems that involve explaining engineering concepts to various customer groups?

11

Which of the following best describes your level of experience in the management of multiple projects and directing multiple work crews?

None

Less than 1 Year

1 – 2 Years

2 – 3 Years

3 or More Years

12

Explain how you have experience in the management of multiple projects and directing multiple work crews?

Required Question

Employer

State of North Carolina

Website

http://www.ncdot.gov/

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