Staff Pavement Engineer - Pavement and Asset Management
NCE is a company specializing in engineering and environmental services, and they are seeking a Staff Pavement Engineer to join their Asset Management group. This role involves conducting field inspections and managing data related to pavement and non-pavement assets for public agencies, with a strong emphasis on learning and growth in the field of pavement and asset management.
Responsibilities
- Perform field inspections of pavement and non-pavement assets, including pavement distresses, sidewalks, curb ramps, signs, striping and marking, etc
- Spend approximately 30 to 50 percent of time on field work, including inspections and data collection
- Travel regularly to project sites within and outside the Bay Area
- Collect, upload, review, and perform quality control of field data for pavement and asset condition surveys
- Enter, update, and manage data in pavement and asset management databases and related applications
- Perform quality control checks to ensure data accuracy, completeness, and consistency
- Support basic data analysis using spreadsheets and asset management tools
- Assist with GIS-based mapping, asset inventories, and location verification
- Support preparation of reports, tables, maps, and pavement condition scenarios
- Use and learn software tools, including pavement and asset management systems, GIS applications, and AI-enabled tools that support data review and analysis
- Safely operate company vehicles and handle basic field equipment
- Work independently in the field while following established procedures and safety requirements
- Coordinate with Project Managers and other Asset Management team members
- Maintain a professional and courteous demeanor when interacting with clients and the public
- Participate in MTC Rater training and obtain MTC Rater Certification within a defined timeframe after hire. Training and support will be provided
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a closely related field such as Transportation Engineering, Construction Management, Planning, or similar
- Interest in pavement engineering, infrastructure, and asset management
- 0 to 2 years of experience in engineering, field inspection, data collection, or related work
- Comfortable working with data, spreadsheets, and asset management databases
- Ability to write clear, well-organized technical summaries and reports
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and field assignments
- Willingness to learn new tools, technologies, and inspection methodologies
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures
- Positive attitude, adaptability, and openness to feedback
- Ability to work independently in the field and collaboratively in an office environment
- Ability to read and follow maps and field plans
- Willingness to perform significant field work and travel
- Valid California driver's license, or ability to obtain one upon hire
- Experience with pavement management or asset management programs
- Familiarity with StreetSaver or similar asset management software
- Experience with GIS or CAD
- Familiarity with AI-enabled tools used for data review, analysis, or reporting
- Experience with basic statistical or data analysis tools
- Prior field data collection or pavement condition inspection experience
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