Engineering Technician I - District 1 Office - Marion

North Carolina; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking an Engineering Technician. This role involves conducting inspections, preparing erosion control plans, and assisting county maintenance engineers. Ideal candidates will have an associate’s degree and experience in inspection compliance. This is a full-time position with competitive benefits.

Benefits

Employee health insurance options

Paid vacation and sick leave

Standard retirement plans

Paid parental leave available

Qualifications

• Experience inspecting for compliance with contract agreements.
• Assist in inspections, sampling, and testing of materials.
• General knowledge of surveying methods and tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform field and office engineering for maintenance operations.
• Conduct inspections, prepare erosion control plans.
• Assist county maintenance engineers when necessary.

Skills

Inspection Compliance

Record Maintenance

Plan Reading

Math Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Associate’s degree in Civil Engineering Technology

Tools

Computer Equipment

iPad Software

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 performs field and office engineering for the maintenance operations that are overseen through the District 1 Engineer's Office in Division 13. This position will serve various duties including but not limited to working in the survey party, project inspector, and preparing erosion control plans and permits. This position will also assist the county maintenance engineers at various times. This position is required to work nights and weekends as needed for emergency and planned operations in all types of weather conditions and on uneven surfaces and slopes.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities / Competencies

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

• Experience in conducting inspections for compliance with contract agreements, standards/codes, and specifications.
• Experience in maintaining standard daily records and reports.
• Knowledge of standards and specifications and plan reading experience.
• Knowledge and skilled in the use of computer equipment, iPad, and software.
• Experience in performing inspection, sampling, and testing of materials (concrete, asphalt density) to ensure compliance with NCDOT specifications.
  
  

Additional Expectations

General knowledge of surveying and methods, equipment and materials used in highway construction; general knowledge of mathematical functions, including algebra, geometry, and trigonometry. Ability to read and interpret construction plans, contract provisions, specifications and inspection procedures, ability to take good notes and good communication skills.

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 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.

Supplemental and Contact Information

Applicant must meet both the minimum training and experience requirements and all posted Knowledge, Skills and Abilities. It is important that your application includes all of your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application. NCDOT will not accept "See Attached" or Resume's 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 close date will be accepted.

For additional information, please contact Iris Coreas at [phone].

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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Which of the following best describes your level of knowledge in conducting inspections for compliance with contract agreements, standards/ codes and specifications?

• None
• Less Than 1 Year
• 1 - 2 Years
• 2 - 3 Years
• 3 Or More Years
  
  

03

Describe how you have knowledge in conducting inspections for compliance with contract agreements, standards/ codes and specifications.

04

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
  
  

05

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

06

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

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

07

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

08

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

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

09

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

10

Which of the following best describes your level of experience in performing inspection, sampling, and testing of materials (concrete, asphalt density) to ensure compliance with NCDOT specifications?

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

11

Describe how you have experience in performing inspection, sampling, and testing of materials (concrete, asphalt density) to ensure compliance with NCDOT specifications.

• 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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