Engineering Technician II – Winston-Salem Construction 1

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

Job summary

NC Department of Transportation is seeking an Engineering Technician II to support higher level engineers in highway construction contract administration in Winston-Salem. Responsibilities include monitoring operations, reviewing tests, and ensuring compliance with plans, specifications, and permits.

The role requires collaboration with contractors and CEI staff, plus ability to manage related documentation, testing, and field inspections.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in an applicable area of Engineering Technology, Survey Technology or a related curriculum and two (2) years of progressive technician level experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must have a valid driver’s license due to required occasional business-related travel.
• Must be able to lift 50 lb.
• Safety-toed shoes required.
• Experience with iPads/tablets, HiCAMS, and SharePlus/SharePoint is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor contractor’s daily operations and ensure compliance with specifications, plans and contract documents.
• Perform and review test reports to confirm work and materials meet requirements.
• Assist with contract administration duties such as pay records, daily diaries, and monthly quantity verification.
• Direct and schedule junior technicians in staking out and inspection to ensure work aligns with contract documents.

Skills

Communication skills

Engineering judgement

Attention to detail

Education

Associate degree in Engineering Technology or Survey Technology

Tools

Microsoft Office

HiCAMS

SharePoint

iPads/Tablets

Job description

Agency Dept of Transportation Division State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys Job Classification Title Engineering Technician II (S) Position Number 60021087 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

This posting is for an Engineering Technician II position in the Winston Salem 1 Construction Office. This advanced level position will serve as support for higher level engineers in the administration of highway construction contracts. Job duties include, but are not limited to, monitoring contractor’s daily operations; performing and/or reviewing test reports to ensure that all work and materials conform to specifications, plans, and contract documents; performing contract administration duties such as pay record entry and/or review, materials received reports, certified payroll review, daily diary review, as-constructed plans preparation, and monthly quantity verification prior to estimate payment; and resolving daily constructability issues and troubleshooting problems to mitigate delays to project delivery. This position assists other department personnel and contract forces in utility relocation efforts by inspecting and tracking relocation work. This position should be able to anticipate contractual problems and advise engineering staff of the need for plan revisions, supplemental agreements, or other contract adjustments to improve safety, timely delivery, and/or quality of delivered project. This position will monitor contractor’s operations to ensure compliance with subcontract agreements and with the contract DBE requirements. This position will ensure compliance with NC Sedimentation and Pollution Control Act, and that all work performed in permitted areas is done in accordance with permits. Position may direct and schedule the work of junior technicians in staking out and inspecting every phase of a construction project to ensure it is built according to contract documents in a timely and cost-effective manner. This position manages all aspects of assigned construction projects with limited supervision from higher level engineers. This position will also be directly involved with the leadership, management, counseling, and training of junior technicians, both department and CEI. This position should be able to effectively communicate and coordinate work with contractors, subcontractors, utility owners, and property owners to minimize delays and disturbances while maximizing progress of the projects.

POS # 60021087

This position requires a valid driver’s license due to required occasional business-related travel and the need to operate a company or personal 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.

Additional Expectations

• Ability to establish and maintain positive lines of communication between other technicians, engineers, contractors, and the public.
• Should be able to effectively communicate in a clear, concise, organized, and persuasive manner, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to make independent decisions using sound engineering judgement.
• Ability to work safely in an outside environment with exposure to hazards on construction sites including heights, highway traffic, weather extremes, and traversing rough terrain in evaluating highway construction.
• Must be able to perform moderate physical activity including but not limited to walking, climbing, balancing, kneeling, and standing.
• Must be able to lift 50 lb.
• Knowledge and skill in the use of Microsoft Office suite products, such as Word, Excel, and Outlook, is required.
• Experience with iPads/tablets, HiCAMS, and SharePlus/SharePoint is highly preferred.
• Advanced working knowledge of mathematical functions is required.
• Must be able to work nights and/or weekends as required by project workload/staffing with fluctuating hours, if needs be on any assigned project within the limits of Division 9.
• Must apply safety philosophy and program to all operations.
• The selected applicant must be able to legally operate a motor vehicle.
• Safety-toed shoes required.
• Offer of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of NCDOT post offer employment evaluation.

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

Management prefers applicants with the following

• Knowledge in understanding contracts, plans, standards, and specifications.
• Experience in sampling and testing materials to evaluate acceptance.
• Working knowledge and skill in the use of computer equipment, software, and mathematical functions.
• Experience in maintaining neat, legible, and accurate records and reports, including computer/iPad data entry.
• Customer service experience related to resolving problems that involve explaining engineering concepts to various customer groups.

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.