Field Civil Engineer III

at State of Vermont in Barre, Vermont, United States

Job Description

Is working 9 to 5 in an office setting not your dream?  Do you desire the freedom afforded to those fortunate individuals whose office resides outside? If so, this position could be right for you!  The Agency of Transportation has an exciting opportunity in the field of construction oversight and is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated candidate for a Field Civil Engineer position.  

This is a standard 40-hour-per-week position, but it may require working contractor hours, which may include some nights and weekends, with overtime available.  This is an engineering position within the Construction Section where we provide inspection and oversight services on heavy highway construction projects, including roadway, bridge, and railroad, with the occasional rock blasting, rail trail, or even a covered bridge project.

The selected candidate for this position will be assigned to a construction project to learn about some of the following during the construction season:  

• Acting as an inspector by observing, verifying, measuring, documenting the work performed by Contractors, and making payments for acceptable work. 
• Interpreting the plans and specifications that relate to the project. 
• Construction materials sampling and testing. 
• Reviewing and checking project records and documentation.
• Setting up and operating survey equipment, tabulating data and performing calculations in the field.

The career path for this position is linear, with the first step becoming a proficient inspector.  Office Engineer and Chief Inspector roles are next, subsequently followed by becoming a Resident Engineer, who oversees and manages the Contract daily to ensure compliance with construction processes and materials to be incorporated into the project.  If gaining design experience is a must, The Agency of Transportation offers rotational positions that allow for construction during the construction season and the ability to gain design experience in the construction "off-season".  At the Agency of Transportation's Construction Section, you are not applying for a job, but rather deciding upon a lifestyle.

Day-to-day, you will be tasked with working with project design documents and specifications alongside your inspection team and contractors to ensure the quality construction of transportation infrastructure in Vermont. The work can be challenging, yet very rewarding and comes with abundant opportunities, including the potential for design experience as you advance your career and grow professionally. Successful candidates will have an opportunity to work on a variety of tasks of differing complexities, both independently and in team environments.

The official workstation is Construction Headquarters in Berlin, but you will report directly to projects when they are active. Though the official workstation is Berlin, this position is regional so there are opportunities to report elsewhere in the off-season with your teammates. These include but are not limited to the regional offices in Colchester, Mendon, White River Junction, or St. Johnsbury. There is potential for telework in the off-season as well.

Duties are generally performed in both office and field settings for which private means of transportation must be available. Fieldwork may involve exposure to hazardous materials, traffic hazards, and construction sites during all weather conditions and may involve traversing rough terrain and bodies of water. Some work outside of regular working hours, including attendance at public meetings, may be required. Strong differences of opinion may be encountered on a regular basis.