Bituminous Materials QA Inspector – Asphalt Binder & Emulsions

State of North Carolina; Wake Forest (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

State of North Carolina’s Department of Transportation seeks an Engineering Technician III to oversee asphalt binder and emulsion programs. You will inspect facilities, sample materials, and enforce QA/QC standards, ensuring compliance with AASHTO/ASTM specs.

The role requires laboratory certification, documentation rigor, and the ability to train producers on corrective actions while maintaining safety and quality across projects.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required; three years of progressive technician experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with asphalt testing, PG binders, and laboratory QA/QC procedures is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and approve producer manufacturing facilities based on QC plans.
• Conduct on-site evaluations after QC plan approval and document deficiencies.
• Approve new asphalt emulsion producers' laboratories for entry into NCDOT programs.
• Verify binder and emulsion quality using AASHTO R66 testing for PG binder and emulsions.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation of sampling activities and results.
• Enforce NCDOT QC/QA PG Binder and Asphalt Emulsion program requirements.
• Certify producer personnel responsible for sampling and provide guidance on corrective actions.

Skills

Quality Control

AASHTO testing

Safety practices

Laboratory equipment

Education

Associate’s degree in Civil Engineering Technology or Survey Technology

Tools

HiCams Software

Job description

State of North Carolina’s Department of Transportation seeks an Engineering Technician III to oversee asphalt binder and emulsion programs. You will inspect facilities, sample materials, and enforce QA/QC standards, ensuring compliance with AASHTO/ASTM specs.

The role requires laboratory certification, documentation rigor, and the ability to train producers on corrective actions while maintaining safety and quality across projects.