A Sign-on bonus of $5,000 for the successful applicant of this posting.
**See eligibility for Sign-on Bonus below in the Supplemental and Contact Information section.**
*THIS IS ANANTICIPATED VACANCY*
*MAX SALARY FOR THIS POSITION IS: $99 ,782
Engineer III (Working Title: Structural Engineer III)
NC Department of Administration
State Construction Office
Position: 60014591 NC20Recruitment Range: $67,852 - $$99,782
This position is located at:301 North Wilmington Street, Suite 450 Raleigh, NC27601
Employment Incentives with NC State Government We value our employees and offer a variety of competitive and family-friendly benefits including:- 12 annual paid holidays
- Health Insurance and Supplemental Benefits including Dental and Vision.
- NC State Retirement Plan
Come Join Our Team!
The North Carolina Department of Administration is seeking applicants for a Structural Engineer for our State Construction Division. The State Construction Office (SCO) is responsible for the administration of planning, design and construction of all state facilities, including the university and community college systems. The division also provides the architectural and engineering services necessary to carry out the capital improvement program for all state institutions and agencies.
Key Responsibilities:
This Position will review and approve for bidding design and construction documents related to the structural and civil engineering aspects of Capital improvement projects. This includes:
- Verify scope and estimated costs of projects with the contract requirements and the appropriate funds.
- Efficient and proper use of space, form, and materials of buildings and building site.
- Check the level of completion, accuracy, clarity, and appropriateness of plans and specifications.
- Indicate corrections and suggest improvements and revisions.
- Economy in initial costs and long-term maintenance.
- Energyefficientsystemsandenergyconservationmeasuresinconstruction.
- Appropriate selection, specification, and use of all materials.
- CompliancewithNCBuildingCodesandapplicableNCGeneralStatutesonpublicwork.
- Conformance of the contractual bid package with State Construction Office guidelines, policies, and procedures.
- Coordination of the plans and documents among the other engineering disciplines.
- Project cannot proceed to bid without State Construction Office approval according to GS 143-341(3).
This Position will review all structural engineering aspects of capital improvement projects submitted by designers in the construction document phase. The review addresses compliance with the NC General Statutes governing public works, building and safety codes, and conformance with sound engineering and construction practices. Structural engineering designs are reviewed for proper consideration to economy in first cost and life cycle cost, maintenance cost, proper materials, and type of construction. Projects are reviewed to evaluate the structural design coordination with the civil, mechanical and electrical disciplines.
This Position will assist construction monitors in the field in resolving technical or contractual issues at the construction site as well as assisting in the final inspection. Position will monitor structures under construction and at completion provide valuable three-dimensional insight into problems or conditions that could be corrected earlier in the two-dimensional review process.
The SCO Design Review Section conducts a comprehensive review and technical evaluation of design drawings, specifications, and budget of each project submitted by contracted designers. Submittals occur at three phases of the design process Schematic Design, Design Development and Construction Documents depending on size, type and/or complexity of the proposed project. Each submittal phase increases in complexity and completion.
Division/ Department Overview
The Department of Administration serves as the business manager for North Carolina state government and provides leadership to state government agencies for the effective, efficient, economical and equitable delivery of services to the public. The department also provides assistance and services to several advocacy programs that serve diverse segments of the states population that have traditionally been underserved. The agencys mission directs departmental efforts to: acquire, develop and maintain properties and facilities; create and operate an efficient system to purchase and dispose of goods and services to meet the needs of government agencies; provide excellent operational services to state employees; achieve fair and equitable opportunities and representation for various segments of the population that have special needs; and to provide administrative support to independent state government agencies.
QUALIFIED APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT AN APPLICATION THAT CLEARLY REFLECTS WORK EXPERIENCE THAT DEMONSTRATES ALL OF THE FOLLOWING:
NOTE: "See Resume" is not acceptable to show work history.
- WorkingknowledgeofprinciplesandpracticesofStructuralandCivilEngineering.
- Working knowledge of NC State Building Codes and Industry Standards, North Carolina General Statues on public construction, and engineering development and trends.
- Working knowledge of building construction methodologies and systems.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively utilize time, skills, and knowledge in analyzing and resolving problems relating to civil/structural engineering projects.
- Experience in reading and interpreting plans and specifications, and readily discerning discrepancies in technical documents.
- Experience working and collaborating within a multi-disciplinary team.
- Experience in engineering design, review, decision making & analysis, giving technical information to others, technical writing, and written commutation.
MANAGEMENT PREFERENCE:
- Bachelor's degree in civil/ Structural Engineering
- Registration as a North Carolina Professional Engineer
- Minimum of 4 years progressive professional and administrative experience in the practice of building systems/structural engineering or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Possession of a Level Ill North Carolina Inspector Certificate issued by the North Carolina Code Officials Qualification Board, or the ability to obtain within two (2) years of employment.
Necessary Requirements:
- Registration as a North Carolina Professional Engineer or the ability to obtain license through reciprocity will be also accepted.
- Minimum of 4 years progressive professional and administrative experience in the practice of Building Systems Engineering or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Valid NC Drivers License with acceptable driving record. Out of State Applicants must have a valid NC Drivers License or acquire NC Drivers License within 60 days of hire. Candidate must present proof of a valid NC Driver's License and proof of an acceptable driving record.
Bachelor's degree in an applicable field of engineering from an appropriately accredited institution and four (4) 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.
The Department of Administration (DOA) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. DOA uses Merit-based Recruitment to select from among the most qualified applicants to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act.
Bonus qualified applicant must be selected from the candidate pool of this posting and meet the State policy following requirement:
To be eligible for a Sign-on Bonus, the candidate must not have worked as a probationary, permanent, or time-limited employee in North Carolina State government, including the judicial system, or the University of NC system, within the last 12 months as an employee subject to the State Human Resources Act.
Eligibility and requirements will be discussed during the interview process.
This Sign-on Bonus is contingent upon budget and final eligibility determination as of the effective date of hire. Additional information regarding the Sign-on Policy can be found at style="margin: 0 0 10px; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"> ** PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION ON-LINE USING THIS WEBSITE **
All applicants must complete and submit a state application for employment using the new NEOGOV Online Job Application System ( for the State of North Carolina. To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the online application form. Any information omitted from the application cannot be considered for qualifying credit. Attached or incorporated resumes (including Text Resumes on application form) WILL NOT be used for screening for qualifying credit. Please make sure you complete the application in full. "See Resume" or "See Attachment" will NOT be accepted. Other attachments (except a DD-214 copy) will also be accepted but not used in screening for qualifying credit. Applicants are required to scan and attach a copy of their DD-214 (Form 4) or discharge orders if they wish to obtain veterans preference. Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account and click "Application Status". It is not necessary to contact the Human Resources Office to check the status of an application. If you are having technical issues submitting your application, please call the NeoGov Help Line at ... . If there are any questions about this posting, other than your application status , please contact the DOA Human Resources Office.
CONTACT INFORMATION NC Department of Administration Human Resources Management Office Attn: Human Resources Specialist 325 N Salisbury Street Raleigh, NC 27699-1322 Phone: ...Want to find more Construction opportunities?
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