Engineering Technician II

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 i. Pads, 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 (Hi. Cams 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 T he 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. Recruiter: Dana Clifton Email: DOT-Workday. Job. Recruitment@ncdot.gov