Engineering Technician I - Moore County

NCDOT Division of Aviation; North Carolina; On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Engineering Technician I to join their team. This role offers a unique opportunity to support engineers in construction inspection, surveying, and materials testing. Ideal candidates will have a strong foundation in construction concepts and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. With a focus on career advancement, this position provides comprehensive state benefits including health insurance and paid leave. If you are passionate about contributing to impactful projects and are eager to grow your career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

State Benefits

Paid Vacation

Health Insurance

Retirement

Qualifications

• At least two years of related experience is highly encouraged.
• Knowledge of construction concepts and practices.

Responsibilities

• Support technicians and engineers in construction inspection and surveying.
• Perform calculations and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Teamwork

Computer Skills

Customer Service

Education

Associate’s Degree in Civil Engineering Technology

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

iPad

Construction Inspection Tools

Job description

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

NCDOT is looking for a highly motivated individual looking for a position with the potential for career advancement. This position will provide all state benefits including paid vacation and sick leave, health insurance, and retirement.

Positions 60020610 & 60020622 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 located in the Aberdeen Resident Engineers Office involving technical work supporting technicians and engineers in construction inspection, surveying, materials sampling, testing, erosion control, and construction traffic control. This position requires the performance of a wide variety of standardized and non-standardized tests and assignments in compiling, analyzing, computing, editing, and processing field data. This work involves limited decision making and the use of judgment. The successful applicant must perform a full range of calculations and computations and be proficient in record keeping. This position is subject to both inside and outside environmental conditions.

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.

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.***

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.

For additional information, contact Ashley Bullins at 910-944-2344.

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.