Engineering Technician I

State of North Carolina; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of North Carolina is seeking an Engineering Technician I to support engineering functions, including inspection and testing within NCDOT. This position offers full state benefits and opportunities for development without requiring a degree, welcoming applicants with relevant experience. Join a team dedicated to community infrastructure and safety.

Benefits

Full state benefits

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Two years of related experience encouraged.
• Knowledge of construction and/or surveying principles.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical duties supporting engineers.
• Conduct construction inspections and materials testing.
• Maintain positive communication with technicians, engineers, and the public.

Skills

Teamwork

Customer Service

Computer Skills

Education

Associate’s degree in Civil Engineering Technology

Job description

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Description of Work

This position with NCDOT offers full State Benefits , competitive salaries and many career development opportunities.

This position is located in Guilford County in the McLeansville Resident Engineer’s Office. This position performs technical duties supporting engineers and other professionals in areas such as construction inspection, materials testing, project surveying, and program/regulatory compliance. Work functions may include: inspection for compliance with contract documents, standards, and specifications; testing of materials; review of plans; analysis of engineering-related data; and construction survey/layout. Daily duties will include keeping diaries on project operations, completing various material reports, documenting pay records, performing construction calculation, and computer/iPad entry. Applicant must be able to perform construction related mathematical calculations. Applicant will be required to acquire various certifications, including QMS Asphalt, Concrete Testing, Borrow Pit Sampling and OSHA Certifications. Employee must be able to maintain these and all required certifications to perform the duties of this position. Applicant must be able to perform concrete tests requiring lifting buckets of concrete and perform density tests on soils and aggregates requiring digging, weighing, and measuring volumes. Ability to establish and maintain positive lines of communication between other technicians, engineers, contractors, and the general public.

You do not have to have a degree to qualify for this position. Applicants with at least two years of related experience are highly encouraged to apply.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities / Competencies

Applicants must submit an application that clearly reflects work experience that demonstrates the following:

• Experience working in a team environment to complete assignments
• Knowledge and skill in the use of computer equipment, iPad and software
• Experience in customer service and interacting with the general public
  
  

Additional Expectations

Management prefers applicants with the following:

• Knowledge and understanding of general concepts, practices, and theories used in construction, construction inspection, and /or construction surveying
• Experience planning, developing, scheduling, tracking and completing projects independently or with limited supervision
• Experience in maintaining neat, legible and accurate records and reports, including computer/iPad data entry
  
  

Employee must be able to lift 50 pounds, work in high traffic areas, work at heights over water or traffic, work in extreme temperatures, traverse uneven terrain, and work at night, weekends, and holidays if necessary. Selected applicant will be expected to legally operate a motor vehicle. Safety toe shoes required.

Offer of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of NCDOT post offer employment evaluation.

Minimum Education And Experience Requirements

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 oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for detail.

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 up accordingly when the trainee has obtained the necessary additional education and experience to fully meet the minimum qualifications as outlined in the classification specification.

Supplemental and Contact Information

Supplemental Contact Information: Brooke Vanderheyden 336-690-6840 [e-mail]

Applicants must meet both the minimum requirements and all posted Knowledge, Skills and Ability requirements to be considered Qualified for the position. It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application.

NCDOT will not accept “See Attached” or “See Resume” in lieu of education and work experience completed on the application. If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the posting date will be accepted.

NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.

For Permanent And Time-limited Appointments

Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.

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I understand in order to be qualified for this position, the description of my work experience must clearly reflect the required education and experience as well as the posted knowledge, skills and abilities for this position. I have included all of this information within my application. (If you haven't completed the application requirements, please return to your application to finish it before submitting your application.)

• Yes
• No
  
  

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Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?

• Yes
• No
  
  

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Which best describes your level of experience working in a team environment to complete assignments?

• None
• Less than 1 Year
• 1 - 2 Years
• 2 - 3 Years
• 3 or More Years
  
  

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Explain your experience working in a team environment to complete assignments.

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Which of the following best describes your level of knowledge and skill in the use of computer equipment, iPad and software?

• None
• Basic
• Intermediate
• Thorough
  
  

06

Explain knowledge and skill in the use of computer equipment, iPad and software.

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Which of the following best describes your level of experience in customer service and interacting with the general public?

• None
• Less than 1 Year
• 1 - 2 Years
• 2 - 3 Years
• 3 or More Years
  
  

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Explain your experience in customer service and interacting with the general public.

• Required Question

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Government Administration

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