Civil Engineer - Field Operations
Salary: $83,177.00 - $106,026.00 Annually Location: Winston-Salem, NC Job Type: Full-Time / Permanent Job Number: 08360 Department: Traffic Field Operations Division Streets Admin Opening Date: 01/16/2026 Closing Date: 4/19/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Description: Under general supervision, performs professional engineering work related to the construction, inspection and maintenance of roadway resurfacing, sidewalk repairs, and guardrail installation to ensure safety, structural integrity, and compliance with regulatory standards. Examples of Duties
Serves as Project Field Engineer for contracted services such as sidewalk repairs, guardrail installations, and roadway resurfacing. Develops and manages procurement of contracted services for field related work projects. Serves as a liaison between consultants, contractors, other municipal departments and agencies, as well as the general public.
Reviews designs, plans, specifications, construction cost estimates, schedules, and other items prepared by consulting engineers for accuracy and completeness. Coordinates construction bid process with engineers, contractors, City/County Purchasing Department staff, etc. including preparation of bid documents, pre-bid conferences, bid openings, and pre-construction meetings.
Reviews and approves submittals, invoices, and payment applications by engineers and contractors. Coordinates with contractors, consultants, and other departments to ensure project objectives and timelines are met. Monitors construction sites to verify work quality and adherence to project specifications and safety regulations are met. Estimate plans for bidding & construction of services, administers contracts, inspect the work of contractors, and approve provisional payments. Reviews and manages project financial information to keep projects on budget and on schedule.
Knowledge of/experience in open enclosed drainage systems. Does related work as assigned.
Typical Qualifications:
Education and Experience: Bachelors degree with coursework in civil engineering, or related field and equivalent combination of education and experience to successfully perform the essential duties of the position.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of modern civil engineering methods and techniques; through knowledge of land and engineering survey systems, methods and techniques; thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of engineering drafting; possess excellent communication skills; knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and position specific software; ability to effectively work with City Officials, employees, contractors, State and Federal Officials and the general public; ability to prepare technical reports.
Physical Requirements: This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 25 pounds of force, work regularly requires speaking or hearing and using hands to finger, handle to feel, frequently requires sitting and repetitive motions and occasionally requires standing, walking, stopping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, reaching with hands and arms and pushing or pulling; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is requires for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken levels; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work is generally in moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).
Supplemental Information:
Special Requirements Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of North Carolina or Engineering Intern in pursuit of North Carolina Professional Engineer registration highly preferred. Valid US Drivers License CAD and GIS experience preferred.
Hard-To-Fill Sign-On Incentive This position has been designated by the City Manager as hard-to-fill and eligible for a one-time sign-on incentive. Please refer to the Hard-To-Fill Sign-On Incentive Policy for additional information and eligibility rules.
Employee Benefits 401a Contribution (employee match not required) Bus Pass Program Education Assistance Employee Assistance Program Employee Suggestion Program Family and Medical Leave Flexible Spending Accounts Group Health Insurance Group Dental Insurance Jury Duty Leave Life/Accidental Death Insurance Long-Term Care Insurance Military Leave Paid Holidays Promotion from Within Retirement/Pension Plan (State of NC) School Leave Shared Leave Short-Term Disability Insurance Sick Leave Training Vacation Leave Wellness Program
The City of Winston-Salems employment practices are guided by federal, state, and local rules and regulations guaranteeing employment opportunities to all persons without regard to and prohibiting discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, religion, political affiliation or beliefs, national origin or handicap, unless a bonafide occupational qualification exists.
Questions:
Please indicate your level of completed education with coursework in civil engineering or a related field: None High School Diploma / GED Some college Associates Degree Bachelors Degree Masters Degree or higher
Do you have Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of North Carolina or are you an Engineering Intern in pursuit of North Carolina Professional Engineer registration? Yes No
Do you possess a valid U.S. drivers license? Yes No
Required Question: Employer: City of Winston-Salem Address: P.O. Box 2511 Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27102 Phone: 336 747 6800 Website: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/winstonsalemnc/default.cfm