Job Information
NC Department of Transportation Highway Maintenance Engineer - Entry Level! in Tyner, North Carolina
How to Apply
You must apply at by October 4.
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The Challenge
We are hiring an entry-level transportation engineer to join our Division 1 Maintenance Operations Engineering Support team.
In this role, you will
- Monitor project schedules and ensure timely delivery of project data and documents.
- Oversee the collection of roadway data.
- Analyze data to generate estimates and plans for Preservation, Resurfacing, and Maintenance projects.
- Make informed and critical decisions regarding pavement conditions, appropriate treatments, and necessary roadway improvements.
- Oversee and assist in performing field surveys using conventional and GPS equipment.
- Conduct drone/UAS flights.
- Process associated drone/UAS data.
- Create and maintain GIS data and applications.
- Draft 2D plans.
- Construct 3D models using CAD software.
- Use computer programs to compute calculations, record, and analyze data, generate engineer's estimates, and draft plan drawings and maps.
- Provide updates on ongoing and planned work.
- Use collected data and analytics to produce reports, including spreadsheets, maps, and summaries.
- Assist technicians and support engineers.
- Perform project scoping, project inspections, surveying, drainage studies, and data collection.
What You Bring
Experience applying engineering concepts to solve basic engineering problems.
Knowledge of engineering standards, policies, and procedures related to transportation.
Customer service experience solving problems involving explaining complicated engineering concepts to customer groups.
Experience planning, developing, scheduling, tracking, and completing projects independently or with limited supervision.
Intermediate computer skills using business software (Microsoft Office) and CAD software.
Ability to safely operate a State vehicle.
Ability to perform algebraic and geometric calculations.
Ability to review and retain information from technical resources, policies, specifications, statutes, etc.
Ability to assist in severe weather and emergency response operations by collecting route condition data, providing coordination between maintenance and contractor staff, and overseeing contractor operations.
A strong work ethic.
Good verbal and written communication skills to maintain working relations with other employees and the public.
Teamwork skills to establish positive communication between technicians, engineers, and contractors.
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