Engineering Technician II: Field Inspection & Testing

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

Job summary

The NC Department of Transportation is seeking an Engineering Technician II for the Matthews B Construction Office to support construction inspection and contract administration.

The role involves assisting engineers, performing material tests, maintaining detailed records, and potentially leading small projects. Strong communication, math, and outdoor-work capability are essential, including exposure to traffic and weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Engineering Technology, Survey Technology or related field.
• Two years of progressive technician level experience or equivalent.
• Experience with contract administration and project inspection preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer contracts via construction inspection and related duties.
• Lead project inspector on small to intermediate projects when needed.
• Perform material sampling, testing and calculations per specs.
• Maintain records, diaries, reports and pay records.
• Coordinate assignments and supervise junior technicians as required.

Skills

Contract administration

Contracts & specs

Inspection & testing

Computers & data entry

Pay records management

Education

Associate's degree in Engineering Technology, Survey Technology or related

Job description

The NC Department of Transportation is seeking an Engineering Technician II for the Matthews B Construction Office to support construction inspection and contract administration.

The role involves assisting engineers, performing material tests, maintaining detailed records, and potentially leading small projects. Strong communication, math, and outdoor-work capability are essential, including exposure to traffic and weather conditions.