Operations Engineer (Highways & Toll Roads)

About us:

I-77 Mobility Partners LLC is financing, developing, designing, constructing, operating and maintaining the 26-mile I-77 Express project as part of a public-private partnership with the North Carolina Department of Transportation. The tolled express lanes run adjacent to the general-purpose lanes on I-77 between uptown Charlotte and Mooresville. I-77 Mobility Partners is responsible for operations and maintenance of all lanes, both express and general purpose, and right of way within the designated project corridor limits.

What makes us different? Our people come first. We want every single employee to develop both professionally and personally. With a strong focus on growth potential, we look to our internal employees as potential candidates for both national and international opportunities. We aim to achieve greatness by promoting from within every chance we get. We work hard and play hard and strive every day for success and achievement. With a diverse group of professionals working in a fast-paced environment, we achieve milestones constantly. And if that weren’t enough, we also offer our employees highly competitive insurance benefits, Paid Time Off, and a matching 401(k) program.

Job Description:

The Operations Engineer works in roadway operations and maintenance and is part of the roadway operations and maintenance department. This individual requires competency in data collection and its' consequent analysis to obtain efficient and practicable actions for the daily operations of the highway. This individual will report to the Operations Manager and work closely with C-suite management, engineers, employees, and external parties (contractors and consultants). He/she will also be responsible for attending future meetings with state and local officials.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

· Develops and monitors any operational improvements to be performed on the highway

· Assist and controls, prepares, and schedules any corrective action required to improve asset conditions, complying with the due defect cure time

· Assists in preparation of the O&M annual budget and the Capital Expenditure model for the project

· Cooperates with the Financial department in the achievement of the annual budget’s improvement goals

· Assists management in the review and approval of all plans, payments, and change orders for contracts

· Develop recommendations to address O&M concerns and work with the Operations Manager and Maintenance Manager as necessary to achieve resolution of the items

· Coordinate with project partners and stakeholders, including the project owner, subcontractors, local government entities, businesses, and the public to communicate O&M activities and address related concerns

· Provide technical information and support to other departments within the company to support their activities as they relate to the Operation and Maintenance of the project

· Assist in the planning, design, and production of engineering drawings and calculations, which may include supervising the production of these drawings when applicable for specific project

· Perform data acquisition and analysis, researching the feasibility of alternative design approaches, site conditions and/or regulatory agency specifications or regulations

· Works closely with Operations Manager and Maintenance Manager to coordinate roadway maintenance activities, assisting in all technical issues that might be needed and defining and monitoring policies and procedures

· Track the development and completion of specific maintenance activities develop in the highway

· Assist in the research and analysis of data, dashboards creation, to detect trends and pursue operational improvements in the highway

· Prepare business cases to assess the optimum alternative for different operations in the highway

· Works closely with the Traffic Management Center for the right tracking and monitoring of traffic related data (accidents, assistances, etc.)

· In coordination with Cintra US headquarters, develops, implements, and manages asset management tool (Salesforce) and other tools and systems (GIS, data analytics platforms, etc.), looking for more innovative and efficient ways to enhance the asset management tools

· Support the roadway maintenance team through guidance with the asset management system

· Develop ordinary updates or any improvement required in the GIS model for the concession

· Supervises field project inspections during annual quality inspections, or as needed

· Assist on preparation and submittal, if necessary, on monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for inclusion into the Comprehensive Agreement (CA) or Development Management Plan required reports (DMP)

· Ensures full compliance with the CA’s O&M Measurement and Performance Table for the project

· Prepares and revises the relevant department areas of the DMP

· Actively promotes the safety of the department and the employees

· Prepares RFPs, agreements and oversees any other technical advisory services or surveys which might be needed and according with NCDOT standards

· Perform other job-related duties as needed

Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities):

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to fulfill those duties. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education & Experience:

· Bachelor’s degree in civil, industrial, or mechanical engineering

· 1-3+ years of experience in construction and/or roadway maintenance, or technical department in a major infrastructure developer are desirable

· Experience in data analytics and/or IT developments is also desirable

· Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license

Professional Qualities:

· Effectively manages tasks and tight deadlines

· Excellent written and oral communication skills

· Must be very detail oriented and have analytical capabilities

· Innovative and flexible mindset

· Ability to interact with colleagues in a self-managed team structure

· Strong interpersonal communication, decision-making and resolution skills

· Must be able to multitask, problem solve and prioritize, within a fast-paced environment

Computer Skills:

· Must be able to demonstrate computer proficiency, especially within Microsoft Excel, Word, and Power Point, Power BI as well as PC based programs

· CAD and/or MicroStation experience desirable

· Salesforce (asset management tool) and ArcGIS experience desirable

· Experience in data analytics and IT development is a plus

Work Environment & Physical Demands:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet

· Regular travel required, may include occasional air travel

· The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

· Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus, as necessary to use a computer

· While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.

· The employee is frequently required to stand, walk and sit