Engineering Technician I

NC; Lenoir, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

North Carolina Department of Transportation seeks an Engineering Technician I in Lenoir County to support inspection, surveying and materials testing on highway projects. The role involves data entry, plan reading and record-keeping, with certifications pursued as needed.

You may work nights or weekends and must be able to operate a vehicle and lift up to 50 lbs. Training and certification requirements will be completed after hire.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in field data collection and basic testing.
• Ability to read plans and interpret specifications.
• Must be able to perform entry-level technical tasks in materials area.

Responsibilities

• Support technicians and engineers in construction inspection and surveying.
• Perform standardized tests and collect field data.
• Enter project information into HiCAMS and SharePlus.
• Maintain records and obtain required testing certifications.

Skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Plan reading

Data entry

Education

Associate's degree in Civil Engineering Technology, Survey Technology or related discipline

Tools

HiCAMS

SharePlus

iPad

Job description

## Engineering Technician IApply: Lenoir County, NC: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: October 3, 2026 (11 days left to apply): JR-124501**Agency**Dept of Transportation**Division****Job Classification Title**Engineering Technician I (S)**Position Number****Grade**NC07**About Us**It’s the mission of the NC Department of Transportation to connect people, products and places safely and efficiently with customer focus, accountability, and environmental sensitivity to enhance the economy and vitality of North Carolina. We encourage you to consider joining NCDOT where our work not only serves the citizens of North Carolina but has an impact on our world through all modes of transportation.**Description of Work**Please note that all positions close at 12:00 AM on the posted closing date. You must apply by 11:59 PM prior to the posted closing date. Positions 60016787, and 60016942 will be filled from this posting. You only have to apply once to be considered for both positions. This is an Engineering Technician I position that supports higher level technicians and engineers in functional areas such as construction inspection, surveying, materials sampling, testing, and construction traffic control for Highway Construction Projects. Work functions may include entering specific project information into HiCAMS and Shareplus. Position duties include performing a wide variety of standardized and non-standardized tests and assignments in compiling, analyzing, computing, editing, and processing field data. Employees must be proficient in record keeping. Employees must be able to obtain and maintain certifications needed to perform material sampling and testing related to this position. Work may include other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Employees may have to work nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours as necessary. This position is subject to both inside and outside environmental conditions. Employees must be able to perform a full range of calculations and computations. Additional Expectations: Applicant will have to operate a motor vehicle. Employees may be assigned to work on the survey party and perform surveying task as assigned or may be assigned to inspect roadway and bridge projects, all in accordance with established policies and procedures. Employees will need to have a close visual acuity to use testing instruments, to read plan details, to make accurate field measurements and to inspect roadway and structure components. Applicants must have the ability to perform entry level technical work in a specific materials area or perform sampling, testing and inspection duties to determine specifications. Employees may be exposed to high traffic volumes, work at heights over water or traffic, and have to climb on the substructure and superstructure of bridges. Employees will be expected to work outside in various types of weather, terrain and hours. Employee must be able to lift 50 lbs. Applicant will have to attend and pass certifications for various sampling and testing classes and will have to obtain and maintain QMS Asphalt and Concrete Testing Certifications. Safety toe shoes are needed for this position. This Engineering Technician I position will serve as a project inspector on roadway, utility, and structure projects, supporting higher level technicians and engineers in the administration of construction contracts Offer of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of NCDOT post offer employment evaluation. The selected candidate will be expected to legally operate a motor vehicle.**Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences**Salary Grade: 07 / Salary Range: $37,377 - $65,408**Management prefers applicants with the following:*** Experience working in a team environment to complete assignments* Experience in customer service related to resolving problems that involve complicated engineering concepts to various customer groups* Knowledge and skills in the use of computer equipment, iPad, and software* Experience maintaining standard daily records and reports* Knowledge of standards and specifications and plan reading experience **Minimum Education and Experience**Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details. **Associate's degree in Civil Engineering Technology, Survey Technology or assigned discipline from an appropriately accredited institution; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.****If there are no qualified candidates remaining in the applicant pool who meet the minimum Education and Experience or Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required for the position, the agency may consider for this position, a trainee who does not meet the minimum requirements. Salary for a trainee may be set at a lower level than the classification salary range and recruitment range that is listed in the posting with the salary being adjusted accordingly as the trainee has obtained the necessary additional education and experience to fully meet the minimum qualifications as outlined in the classification specification.****In accordance with the Governor’s** **Executive Order 303****, our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice-involved. We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified.****It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application.**