Engineering Technician I

State of North Carolina; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 31,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of North Carolina is seeking an Engineering Technician I to join the NCDOT team in Raleigh, NC. This full-time position involves performing technical duties such as construction inspection and materials testing. Applicants should possess an associate’s degree in civil engineering technology and demonstrate relevant knowledge and skills to support engineers effectively.

Benefits

Full State Benefits

Career Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Knowledge and understanding of general concepts in construction and surveying.
• Experience maintaining standard daily records.
• Ability to operate testing instruments and read plan details.

Responsibilities

• Perform construction inspections and ensure compliance.
• Collect and analyze field data.
• Conduct materials testing and sampling.

Skills

Construction Inspection

Surveying

Field Data Analysis

Materials Testing

Plan Reading

Education

Associate’s degree in Civil Engineering Technology

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Description of Work

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

This posting is for an Engineering Technician I in the Salisbury Construction office. This position performs technical duties supporting engineers and other professionals in areas such as construction inspection, surveying, materials testing, materials sampling, erosion control inspection, and construction traffic control audits on assigned projects. Work duties may include inspection for compliance and/or code, collection and analysis of field data, testing of materials, reviewing and interpreting design plans, and analyzing engineering related data and/or product data. Duties may also include construction layout, measuring, staking, marking, and clearing brush. This position will perform other related duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities / Competencies

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

• Knowledge and understanding of general concepts, practices, and theories used in construction, construction inspection, and/or construction surveying.
• Knowledge and skill in the use of computer equipment, iPad and software.
• Experience maintaining standard daily records and reports.
• Experience working in a team environment to complete assignments.
• Knowledge of standards and specifications and plan reading experience
  
  

Additional Expectations

Applicants will be required 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. Employees in this position may be exposed to high traffic volumes, may work at heights over water or traffic, and may have to climb on the substructure and superstructure of bridges. This position must be able to safely perform manual tasks involving the bush axe and other tools on steep and rough terrain. This position is expected to carry testing equipment over rough and steep terrain. This position will be required to lift and carry at least 50 pounds. The successful applicant for this position is expected to safely work high above ground, safely operate a motor vehicle, be proficient in record keeping, and engineering testing equipment.

The selected applicant will be expected to legally operate a motor vehicle.

Safety-toed 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.

Supplemental and Contact Information

Heather Vail 704-630-3220 [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
  
  

02

Which of the following best describes your level of knowledge and understanding of general concepts, practices, and theories used in construction, construction inspection, and /or construction surveying?

• None
• Basic
• Intermediate
• Thorough
  
  

03

Explain how you have knowledge and understanding of general concepts, practices, and theories used in construction, construction inspection, and /or construction surveying.

04

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
  
  

05

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

06

Which of the following best describes your level of experience maintaining standard daily records and reports?

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

07

Explain how you have experience maintaining standard daily records and reports.

08

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
  
  

09

Explain how you have experience working in a team environment to complete assignments.

10

Which of the following best describes your level of knowledge of standards and specifications and plan reading experience?

• None
• Basic
• Intermediate
• Thorough
  
  

11

Explain how you have knowledge of standards and specifications and plan reading experience.

• Required Question

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Government Administration

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