Engineering Technician II

Department of Transportation; Reidsville (NC); On-site; USD 41,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

State of North Carolina's Department of Transportation seeks an Engineering Technician II to inspect roadway and structure construction, support engineers, and ensure compliance with plans and specifications.

The role requires performing sampling and testing, interpreting contracts, and maintaining communication with technicians, engineers, and the public. Travel and occasional night/weekend work may be required.

Qualifications

• Understand contracts, plans, standards, and specs.
• Experience inspecting, sampling, and testing of materials to ensure compliance.
• Knowledge of computer equipment and software used in field and office work.
• Customer service experience related to engineering projects.

Responsibilities

• Inspect roadway and structure construction works for contract compliance.
• Monitor daily contractor operations and ensure plan/spec adherence.
• Perform sampling and testing of materials per NCDOT specs.
• Review safety and environmental items and coordinate with engineers and technicians.

Skills

Contract knowledge

Plans & specs

Material testing

HiCams/SharePoint

Customer service

Education

Associate degree in Engineering Technology or Survey Technology

2 years technician experience

Tools

HiCams

SharePoint

Job description

Agency Dept of Transportation Division State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys Job Classification Title Engineering Technician II (S) Position Number 60020035 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 position is located in Rockingham County in the Reidsville Construction Resident Engineer's Office. Selected candidate will serve as a project inspector for roadway and structure construction projects while providing support to higher level technicians and engineers.

Specific duties will include but are not limited to monitoring contractor's daily operations for contract, plan and specification compliance, performing standardized sampling and testing, reviewing safety and environmental related items, performing moderately complex inspections of roadway and structure construction processes as well as supervising lower- level inspectors.

Selected candidate must be able to obtain and maintain certifications required to perform sampling and testing. Selected applicant must be able to apply engineering concepts, interpret contracts and plans for highway construction, perform inspections, test materials to ensure compliance with NCDOT specifications and maintain positive lines of communication between technicians, engineers and the public.

Selected candidate may be exposed to hazards including but not limited to high traffic volumes, heavy construction equipment, heights over water or traffic, extreme temperatures and adverse weather conditions. Selected candidate must be able to lift 40-50 pounds, navigate uneven terrain and work at night and weekends if necessary. Must be able to acquire various certifications pertaining to job duties. Safety toe footwear is required for this position.

This position must be able to legally operate a motor vehicle, due to required occasional business-related travel and the need to operate a company or personal vehicle while conducting administrative duties. Responsibilities may include duties such as traveling between company locations or work sites, attending meetings, or training sessions, delivering or retrieving documents, supplies, or equipment, making postal runs, and completing other off-site administrative or operational tasks as assigned. Selected applicant will be expected to legally operate a motor vehicle. Offer of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of NCDOT post offer employment evaluation.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies:

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

• Knowledge in understanding contracts, plans, standards and specifications
• Working knowledge of pay record book entries and material received reports
• Experience in performing inspection, sampling, and testing of materials (concrete, asphalt density) to ensure compliance with NCDOT specifications
• Working knowledge of computer equipment, (I-pads, desktop), software (HiCams and Share Point) and mathematical functions
• Customer service experience related to resolving problems that involve explaining engineering concepts to various customer group

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.

State Application Resources/Frequently Asked Questions

Valuing Education and Experience The State of North Carolina values the knowledge and experience of our jobseekers and current state employees. Approximately 91 percent of state job classifications allow experience to be substituted for education or do not require a post-secondary degree.

Learn more how to qualify for a position through education or directly or experience, or that.

All job postings close at 11:59pm the night before the End Date on the posting.