What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Assistant Resident Engineer position at Summit Design and Engineering Services?
Summit Design and Engineering Services is an award-winning, multi-disciplined firm headquartered in Hillsborough, NC. Our fast-paced, growth-oriented company strives to deliver innovative, elegant solutions to our clients while providing support and guidance to the communities where we live, work, and play. We have also been recognized throughout the industry: we are the current ACEC/NC Large Firm of the Year (2023) and have been on the NC Triangle Business Journal's Fast 50 for seven years.
At Summit, we know our employees are the backbone of our organization. That's why we've built a collaborative, growth-oriented environment where each team member is valued, heard, and supported in their career goals. We invest directly in our employee's success by offering a wide range of benefits, beyond the basics including student loan reimbursement, paid volunteer hours, education and certification assistance, wellness stipends, and a flexible workplace that encourages work-life balance. When our team succeeds, Summit thrives!
We seek individuals who will contribute to a more diverse, inclusive, and forward-thinking environment. If you're interested in joining over 400 of the industry's best and brightest, we welcome you to apply.
We're seeking a dedicated Senior Assistant Resident Engineer to contribute expertise and leadership to work on Design-Build projects in Division 13 (Asheville area).
Responsibilities:
- Oversee various construction operations for roadways and structures, ensuring compliance with project contracts, standards, and specifications.
- Perform moderate to complex inspection and survey work, ensuring materials and processes meet required standards.
- Review and manage project documentation, including daily diaries, sample cards, asphalt reports, NPDES reports, material received forms, survey notes, and monthly estimates.
- Provide training and support to inspection staff, ensuring NCDOT certifications are maintained.
- Create, maintain, and analyze project reports and records.
- Lead or actively participate in progress and coordination meetings.
- Monitor and track testing to confirm compliance with minimum sampling requirements.
- Support the Resident Engineer and other team members in project execution.
- Document project findings and implement corrective actions as needed.
- Communicate effectively, presenting information clearly to individuals or groups, both orally and in writing.
- Interpret plans and specifications, ensuring construction work aligns with project requirements.
- Track contractor progress and provide regular updates.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with at least four years of experience in roadway and bridge construction and inspection.
- PE preferred and not required
- NCDOT experience preferred
- Contract administration experience
- Strong understanding of roadway and bridge construction processes, inspection techniques, and material testing.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and iPad/tablet-based data entry systems.
- Competency in mathematics, including algebra, geometry, and trigonometry, for field adjustments and calculations.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with contractors, agency personnel, and the public.
- Exceptional time management, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
- Physical ability to work on construction sites, including walking over rough terrain, standing for long hours, bending, stooping, and working in various weather conditions.
- Valid driver's license with a clean driving record and ability to drive.
Preferred certifications (Current or Past):
- NCDOT Level II Erosion & Sediment Control
- NCDOT Concrete
- NCDOT QMS Roadway
- NCDOT Conventional Density
- NCDOT ABC Sampling
- NCDOT Borrow Pit Sampling
Summit Design and Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action. E-verify.
A background check, including a criminal and driving record check, will be performed. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate. Many factors will be considered when a conviction is present.
