CONSTRUCTION ENGINEER I (DOT)

at  State of Rhode Island

CLASS DEFINITION

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Within the Department of Transportation (DOT), Division of
Construction Management, to be responsible for assuring compliance with approved plans, specifications ,and the terms of the Contract of assigned projects and their assigned project staffs; to be responsible for interpreting provisions of project plans, specifications and designs; to assure that projects are delivered at the highest quality; to be responsible for the technical direction and supervision of assigned project staffs, and to supervise their continuous inspection of workmanship, materials and methods; and to do related work as required.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the administrative supervision of a supervisor within the Construction Section of the Division of Project Management with some latitude for the exercise of independent professional judgment; work is reviewed for compliance with departmental policies and objectives, laws, rules and regulations.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED: As required, plans, supervises and reviews the activities of technical personnel assigned to assist on Construction projects.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES: A working knowledge of civil engineering principles and practices as applied in location, design and construction of roads and bridges; a working knowledge of project management methods and techniques;; the ability to perform all the computations applied to standard engineering operations; the ability to plan and supervise the work of a assigned personnel; the ability to read and interpret the assigned types of civil engineering plans, maps and specifications; the ability to utilize computer technology for engineering applications; the ability to prepare accurate engineering proposals, papers, plans, and technical correspondence; the ability to understand and carry out complex oral and written instructions; the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships; the ability to write effectively and to make oral presentations; the ability to use various computer technology and applications; and related capacities and abilities.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Education: Possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an ABET accredited program at a college or university of recognized standing with specialization in Engineering.
Or, any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Within six (6) months of appointment must obtain, at least an Engineer-in- Training certificate of registration issued by the Rhode Island State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers or an out-of-State licensing board which offers reciprocity and must maintain such as a condition of continued employment.

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