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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 Junior Transportation Civil Engineer Trails & Roads professional to support disaster recovery and infrastructure rehabilitation efforts within the National Forests in North Carolina following Hurricane Helene. This position will provide engineering expertise for the assessment, design, and restoration of transportation systemsincluding roads, trails, bridges, and associated infrastructurecritical to recovery operations and long-term resilience of forest lands.

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 Junior Civil Engineer at Terrestris do?

The Junior Transportation Civil Engineer Trails & Roads will provide Transportation project support with a focus on management of active construction projects and inspections thereof.  Other minor required services include small project planning, preliminary assessment, survey and information gathering, project scoping, design, small contract preparation, associated general engineering duties in support of the National Forests in North Carolina Facility Disaster Recovery priorities.

What does a typical day look like for the Junior Civil Engineer?

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.
• Prepares written statements of work, project specifications, and estimates of contract cost for projects as directed by the COR.  Includes all aspects of small contract preparation, including planning, fieldwork, scoping, and contract document preparation.
• Develop contract drawings from reference files provided using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Performs reviews of contract documents prepared by others, to identify discrepancies, opportunities for value engineering, and other errors or deficiencies.
• A working knowledge of relevant construction standards, construction methods and best practices, quality assurance methods, and material sampling and testing, as well as experience in forest transportation system maintenance and construction is required.
• 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 promptly informs COR of deficiencies and recommends corrective courses of action. Use government templates for construction inspection documentation.
• Inspect safety and quality assurance/quality control aspects of jobs in progress.
• May 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.

Location of work:
Two of the three contractors will be assigned a duty station at the Pisgah Ranger District Administrative Site in Pisgah Forest, NC. The third position will be assigned a duty station of the Nantahala Ranger Station in Franklin, NC. The positions may also be partially remote within commuting distance to the duty station, with travel to project sites as required for scoping, survey and inspection.

What qualifications do you look for?

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

• Authorization to work in the U.S. permanently, without sponsorship.
• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field
• At least 1 years of technical work experience administering or inspecting construction contracts of various types including site/civil construction, road construction, and road bridge construction.
• Knowledge of field engineering, inspection practices, design criteria for construction projects and methods for correcting violations or deficiencies.
• A general understanding of construction methods, materials, and equipment as well as construction best practices, quality assurance methods, and material sampling and testing.
• At least 1 years of experience scoping, planning, designing, preparing cost estimates and writing special project specifications for projects related to road maintenance and reconstruction, culvert and stream crossing installation according to clear and specified objectives.

Special Note:

Contractor will be expected to travel to project locations for contract inspections as well as pre-design scoping activities and surveys. The contractor will be responsible for providing their own means of transportation. However, mileage will be reimbursed at the GSA Government Rate.

What kind of benefits does Terrestris Offer?

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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