Assistant Resident Engineer (Architecture)

We are excited to share once again TranSystems has been recognized as a top 100 design firm by Engineering News-Record in 2022.   For more than 50 years, TranSystems has committed to a mission of performing engineering and architectural planning, design, and construction solution services in a manner that is both safe and in compliance with all applicable regulatory and client requirements.  At TranSystems, we have established and continue to nurture a culture that is committed to providing quality services for our clients.  We're looking for top talent to grow with our firm.

Responsibilities

What you'll be challenged to do:

Assist in the management of the Construction Engineering and Inspection of NCDOT projects. This will consist of the management of assigned elements of a construction project to assure quality of the contractor's compliance with the plans and contract documents, manage project personnel staffing, project inspection, and contract administration under the direction of the Responsible Charge Engineer (Resident Engineer).

 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Attends meetings as needed related to construction projects.
• Report to the Resident Engineer
• Must have the ability to lead and manage project(s).
• Must know DOT Standard & Specifications, special provisions, project contract and how it relates to the DOT Construction Manual and have ability to train others.
• Must be able to read and understand construction plans and interpret for project team.
• Answers inquiries and from Resident Engineer and Division Construction Engineer. Must be a good communicator and able to resolve solutions in the field and with personnel.
• Must obtain accurate measurements and report progress information and document on  Daily Report .
• Have knowledge of electronic pay records, Sharepoint.
• Collect and collaborate material certification from contractor
• Complete pay estimates/applications and coordinating with contractor and DOT.
• Familiar with project close outs.
• Check materials for conformance with contract requirements before installation.
• Points out problems to the contractor and project engineer, and keeps project engineer, Resident and Division Engineer informed of progress of project.
• Must be able to follow and carry out specific instructions on an independent basis.
• Makes field decisions and points out potential problems to the contractor and project engineer, and aids in keeping projects on schedule.
• Proficient in technical writing. Can produce clear, legible, reports.
• Understanding and conformance to existing QA/QC program.
• Lead safety meetings on a regular basis.

 

Qualifications

What you bring to our firm:

• Minimum of an Engineering Degree with two (2) years of directly attributable experience; Twenty (20) years of highway construction experience with no degree.
• Ability to get Professional Engineering Licenses.
• Must have basic math skills to compute quantities and costs.
• Must be able to interpret and implement company mandated safety policies.
• Must have an ability to operate a level and have an understanding of cut and fills and elevations for grades.
• Mentoring and training other technicians.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Must understand construction surveying procedures and principles. 
• Actively engages multiple perspectives when solving problems, seeks to learn from peers, and encourages reciprocal learning among team members.
• Actively advocates for full inclusion in the workplace, fostering an environment that welcomes diversity and values equity for all employees, partners, clients, and the communities that TranSystems serves.

 

Physical/Mental Demands:

• Talk, hear, use hands and fingers to handle or feel, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach
• Ability to lift/push/pull up to 15 pounds.

 

Working Conditions:

• Work in indoor office environment 80% of the time.
• Moderate noise level
• Travel via automobile as needed

TranSystems is proud to be an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer and ensures nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity in all programs and activities in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, age, national origin, pregnancy status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status, disability, protected Veteran status or any other status protected by law. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, we will hire only U.S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States (if the position is or will be one which is subject to U.S. law).

 

As the employer of choice, we are committed to action and strive for a company that reflects the vast diversity of our country and the communities we serve. TranSystems is committed to embracing diversity in all forms, including race, culture, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, thought and religious background. We acknowledge the impacts of prejudice and discrimination on historically underserved communities. We commit to establishing a more diverse, inclusive and positive work environment that drives innovation.

Recruiters or staffing agencies: TranSystems is not obligated to compensate any external recruiter or search firm who presents a candidate, their resume, or profile to a TranSystems employee without 1) a current, fully-executed agreement on file and 2) being assigned to the open position (as a search) via our applicant tracking solution.