Entry Level Civil Engineer - Operations

Job Title: Entry Level Civil Engineer – Operations

Location: North Wilkesboro, North Carolina

About Us

Goins Sweitzer Engineers and Consultants is a transportation-focused consulting firm offering construction management solutions to our clients’ infrastructure project needs through the delivery of responsive, high-quality construction and engineering inspection (CEI), contract administration, construction materials management, risk assessment, and specialized program management consulting services.

We value relationships, quality, and continuous growth and improvement. These values are at the center of our field-focused, employee-centric culture, and we believe they're foundational to raising the tide in construction management and CEI services, for both our clients and our employees.

We're looking for passionate people who share our commitment to quality construction, an elevated construction management experience, and both personal and professional development. If this sounds like you, we invite you to apply and look forward to getting to know you!

Job Description

This is an entry-level engineering position providing either construction or maintenance operational support. Responsibilities will be dependent upon the job assignment and direction of the manager but may include:

• Assisting senior engineers in the day-to-day contract administration of major and minor transportation projects.
• Tracking cost, schedule, and quality of construction projects assigned.
• Independently conducting moderate to complex on-site inspections of roadway and structure construction processes and materials to assure compliance with contract agreements, standards, and specifications.
• Collecting and organizing records for preparation of monthly estimates and final estimates.
• Managing written and verbal communication with contractors, inspection staff, utility companies, and the public to ensure compliance with contract plans, standards, and specifications.
• Reviewing and evaluating data collected by field staff.
• Reviewing contract plans, specifications, and material testing results.
• Preparing technical letters and reports in support of contract administration duties.

OR

• Assisting in administering a diverse range of programs and functions and performing other duties which are essential to the objectives and initiatives of highway maintenance.
• Assisting in the processing of complex driveway permits and encroachment agreements, outdoor advertising, and road addition investigation.
• Performing on-site inspections for compliance with NCDOT specifications for encroachments, driveway permits, and subdivision and drainage issues.
• Performing complex drainage reviews for field maintenance operations and for proposed secondary construction projects.
• Preparing plans, estimates and quantities for all purchase order contracts in accordance with specifications, standards, directives, and sound engineering principles.
• Designing and analyzing engineering projects and assisting higher level engineers on major and complex projects.

The successful candidate will have the ability to perform the following:

• Read and interpret highway construction plans contracts
• Direct, assist, and/or train team members
• Administer contracts
• Promote safe working environment
• Lead internal and external meetings
• Collect, analyze, and interpret data
• Work well with minimal supervision
• Read resource materials to determine solutions.
• Use your own judgment and make decisions
• Communicate effectively with agencies, contractors, and the general public

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
• Knowledge and understanding of general concepts, practices, and theories used in construction, construction inspection, and/or construction surveying
• Knowledge of NCDOT policies and procedures
• Experience reading, interpreting, and administering highway construction plans and contracts
• Experience in managing resources, monitoring activities, assessing environmental risks, and performing quality control
• Experience managing concurrent projects and assignments
• Proficiency in making highway engineering calculations
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft suite of software
• Proficiency with iPad/Tablet for daily data entry
• Willingness to work both indoors and outdoors, in varying weather conditions
• Willingness to work weekends and nights if required
• Valid driver’s license and favorable driving record
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Profit sharing
• Retirement savings plan with company contributions
• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance plans
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment
• The opportunity to contribute to transportation projects that enhance North Carolina's infrastructure

Goins Sweitzer Engineers and Consultants is an equal opportunity employer, committed to promoting diversity and fostering an inclusive workplace.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We will not sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.