Civil Engineer II Transportation

Are you looking for a Challenge? Looking for an innovative organization and the opportunity to learn and grow professionally? We can help! We are seeking a Civil Engineer II - Transportation to support disaster recovery efforts from Hurricane Helene within North Carolina's National Forests.

I've never heard of Terrestris. What do you do?

At Terrestris, we leverage technology to create better mission outcomes through better human performance. We form strong client and team relationships through transparency and strive to create an environment where our team can let their excellence shine through. By finding, developing, and incorporating new ideas, we provide memorable services. Rooted in the USMC values of honor, courage, and commitment, Terrestris seeks to deliver extraordinary value to the American people by helping the Government become more efficient and effective.

So, what will the Civil Engineer II - Transportation at Terrestris do?

As the Civil Engineer II - Transportation you will provide Transportation project support with a focus on project design, management and contract preparation. Other minor required services include project planning, preliminary assessment, survey and information gathering, project scoping, associated general engineering duties in support of the National Forests in North Carolina Facility Disaster Recovery priorities. Place(s) of performance of work may include a duty station at the Pisgah Ranger District Administrative Site in Pisgah Forest, NC, the Nantahala Ranger District Administrative Site in Franklin, NC or National Forests in North Carolina Supervisor's Office in Asheville, NC. The position may also be partially remote within reasonable commuting distance of Asheville, NC, with travel to project sites as required for scoping, survey and inspection. Performance of duties will take place at project sites throughout the Pisgah, Grandfather and Appalachian Districts of the Pisgah National Forest, as well as the Nantahala, Cheoah and Tusquitee Districts of the Nantahala National Forest.

What does a typical day look like for the Civil Engineer II - Transportation?

You will :

• Conduct detailed site assessments as directed by engineering program including the development of potential courses of action.
• Perform survey or assist with survey of projects directed by COR.
• Perform or direct surveys to establish baseline data necessary to initiate transportation construction and repair projects.
• Perform field surveys and investigations to determine existing conditions and recommend courses of action.
• Develop contract documents for project work as directed by engineering program.
• Prepare written statements of work, project specifications, and estimates of contract cost for projects as directed by the COR including all aspects of contract preparation, including planning, fieldwork, scoping, and contract document preparation.
• Develop contract drawings from reference files provided and develop unique ones using specialized engineering knowledge and expertise in transportation, structural and / or geotechnical engineering using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Perform reviews of contract documents prepared by others, to identify discrepancies, opportunities for value engineering, and other errors or deficiencies.
• Support COR in contracting submission operations to the latest standard through file preparation and tracking files after submission of administrative approvals.
• Inspect transportation and bridge construction contracts for conformance with plans, specifications, regulations, standards, codes, and schedules.
• Document construction contract progress with photos and written descriptions of work in sufficient level of detail to assure compliance by the construction contractor with the provisions of the contract.
• Document and promptly inform COR of deficiencies and recommend corrective courses of action using government supplied templates for construction inspection documentation.
• Inspect safety and quality assurance / quality control aspects of jobs in progress.
• Perform or oversee and evaluate routine field testing of construction materials.
• Assist COR with preparation of RFI responses by performing product research and applying knowledge of construction methods and best practices.
• Evaluate and verify progress payment requests for COR approval.
• Update project tracking information based on the latest data.
• Update digital asset database with the most current project asset changes.
• Perform routine assessments of transportation system and assets potentially impacted by natural disasters.
• Provide project management services for projects from start to finish, as directed by the COR.
• Prepare contract documents for COR review, coordinate approval signatures, provide contract acquisition support, and serve as inspector on projects.

What qualifications do you look for?

You might be the professional we're looking for if you have :

Additional requirements include :

Travel :

We offer outstanding benefits including health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category.

Terrestris is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

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