Engineering Technician II

State of North Carolina; North Carolina; On-site; USD 41,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

State of North Carolina is seeking an Engineering Technician II (S) for the Whittier Construction Office to inspect roadway and bridge projects. You will review erosion control, sampling, testing, and pay quantities, maintaining accurate records and coordinating multiple inspections.

The role requires outdoor work in varying weather, a valid driver's license for travel, and the ability to communicate clearly with contractors and engineers while ensuring compliance with NCDOT specifications.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Engineering Technology or Survey Technology or related field; two years of progressive technician experience.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may qualify.
• Requires valid driver’s license for occasional travel.
• Experience reading plans, contracts and highway/bridge specifications.

Responsibilities

• Inspect roadway and bridge construction for compliance with plans and specifications.
• Perform field measurements, sampling and testing of materials and pay quantities.
• Maintain daily diaries, records and reports including pay records and material reports.
• Coordinate multiple inspection assignments and deadlines; communicate with contractors and engineers.

Skills

Highway/Bridge construction

Reading plans and specs

Math skills

Record keeping

Education

Associate degree in Engineering Technology or Survey Technology

Two years of related experience

Tools

HiCams

SharePoint

iPad data entry

Job description

Agency

Dept of Transportation

Division

State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

Job Classification Title

Engineering Technician II (S)

Position Number

60023791

Grade

NC09

About Us

It’s the mission of the NC Department of Transportation to connect people, products and places safely and efficiently with customer focus, accountability, and environmental sensitivity to enhance the economy and vitality of North Carolina. We encourage you to consider joining NCDOT where our work not only serves the citizens of North Carolina but has an impact on our world through all modes of transportation.

Description of Work

Please note that all positions close at 12:00 AM on the posted closing date. You must apply by 11:59 PM prior to the posted closing date.

This Engineering Technician II position is located in the Whittier Construction Office and serves as a field inspector on roadway and bridge construction projects. The employee will inspect construction activities for compliance with plans, contract provisions, NCDOT standards, and specifications. Duties include inspecting erosion control and traffic control measures, reviewing NPDES documentation, sampling and testing construction materials, testing concrete, performing conventional and nuclear density testing, and inspecting asphalt placement.

The employee will take field measurements and perform calculations to determine contract pay quantities. Responsibilities include maintaining accurate daily diaries, sample cards, asphalt and concrete reports, pay record books, materials received reports, and documentation supporting monthly estimates. Work requires applying engineering judgment, communicating clearly with contractors, technicians, and engineers, and coordinating multiple inspection assignments and deadlines.

The position requires working outdoors in varying weather conditions and on uneven terrain, as well as performing office documentation duties. Experience inspecting roadway and bridge construction, sampling and testing materials, and evaluating work for compliance with plans, contracts, and NCDOT specifications. Working knowledge of pay record books and materials received reports. Ability to maintain accurate project records using computers and iPads, communicate clearly with contractors, technicians, and engineers, and manage multiple inspection assignments and deadlines.

This position requires a valid driver’s license due to required occasional business-related travel and the need to operate a company or personal vehiclemotor vehicle while conducting technician duties. Responsibilities may include duties such as traveling between company locations or work sites, attending meetings, training sessions, field visits to ensure correct format and that acceptable surveying standards and procedures are met.

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

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Grade and Salary Range: NC09 $41,206- 72,113

Management prefers applicants with the following:

• Knowledge and understanding of NCDOT highway and bridge construction
• Working knowledge of computer equipment, (I-pads, desktop), software (HiCams and Share Point) and mathematical functions
• Working knowledge of pay record book entries and material received reports
• Experience in maintaining neat, legible, and accurate records and reports, including computer/iPad data entry
• Experience reading plans, contracts, and specifications for highway bridge construction

Minimum Education and Experience

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 the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Associate degree in an applicable area of Engineering Technology, Survey Technology or a related curriculum from an appropriately accredited institution and two (2) years of progressive technician level experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

In accordance with the Governor’s Executive Order 303, our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice-involved. We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified.

It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.