Engineering Technician I - District I Field

State of North Carolina; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading governmental agency in North Carolina is looking for an entry-level Engineering Technician in Raleigh. The role involves inspection of encroachments and ensuring compliance with standards, while offering extensive state benefits and opportunities for career growth. This position is ideal for candidates with a background in Civil Engineering or related fields who demonstrate strong inspection and customer service skills.

Benefits

State Health Insurance

Paid Vacation

Retirement Plans

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in relevant fields or equivalent experience.
• Experience in inspecting work for compliance with codes.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans.

Responsibilities

• Assist in inspection of encroachments and driveway permits.
• Conduct routine inspections to ensure compliance with standards.
• Perform sampling and testing of materials.

Skills

Inspecting contract work

Customer service

Team collaboration

Computer experience

Education

Associate’s Degree in Civil Engineering Technology

Job description

3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Description of Work

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

Position will assist in the inspection of encroachments and driveway permits in Cleveland and Gaston Counties. Position will also perform entry-level technical work involving sampling of materials, testing, and inspection duties to determine adherence to codes/standards by both DOT and private contractors.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities / Competencies

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

• Experience in inspecting contract work.
• Basic knowledge of NC DOT driveway and encroachment policies.
• Experience working in a team environment to complete assignments.
• Experience in customer service related to resolving problems that involves explaining complicated engineering concepts to various customer groups.
• Computer experience including office software and drafting software.
  
  

Additional Expectations

Ability to conduct routine inspections for compliance with standards, specifications, and compliance with terms of encroachment agreement/driveway permit. Knowledge and understanding of general concepts, practices, and theories used in highway/utility construction and in general highway maintenance. Effectively communicate to express routine or simple technical concepts and related facts in a concise, organized, and persuasive manner. Have ability to read and interpret construction plans, and general knowledge of mathematical functions. Emergency work includes snow and ice removal. Employee may be required to work at any time, including nights, weekends, and holidays to fulfill inspection and surveying needs. Employee may be subject to outside environmental conditions, noise, and hazards from vehicles and construction machinery. A valid Class "C" Driver's License is preferred. Safety toe shoes needed.

• 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

Supplemental Contact Information: Susie Fortune @ 980-552-4239 or [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 experience in inspecting contract work?

• None
• Basic
• Intermediate
• Thorough
  
  

03

Explain How You Have Experience In Inspecting Contract Work.

04

Which of the following best describes your level of knowledge of driveway and encroachment policies?

• None
• Basic
• Intermediate
• Thorough
  
  

05

Explain how you have knowledge of driveway and encroachment policies.

06

Which best describes your level of experience in customer service related to resolving problems that involves explaining complicated engineering concepts to various customer groups?

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

07

Explain how you have experience in customer service related to resolving problems that involves explaining complicated engineering concepts to various customer groups.

08

Which best describes your level of computer experience including office software and drafting software?

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

09

Explain how you have computer experience including office software and drafting software.

• 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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