Engineering Assistant/Smithfield Construction
About The Position
This is an Engineering Assistant position for the Smithfield Construction Office. The role performs technical duties and fieldwork related to the inspection, maintenance, and operation of state-maintained roads, bridges, and transportation infrastructure. Work involves assisting higher-level technicians, engineers, and supervisors in a variety of highway maintenance and construction activities. The position involves performing basic technical inspection work and basic surveying to ensure compliance with contract plans, specifications, and standards for highway and bridge construction projects administered by the NCDOT. Work includes on-site inspection, documentation, material testing, and quantity measurements of construction activities to ensure workmanship, materials, and methods comply with state and federal requirements. The employee must be able to read, interpret, and explain construction plans, contract provisions, specifications, and inspection procedures. The role requires the ability to take notes and learn computer software such as GIS, Outlook, and Excel. Good communication skills and attention to detail are necessary.
Requirements
- High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Ability to read, interpret and explain such things as construction plans, contract provisions, specifications, and inspection procedures.
- Ability to take notes.
- Ability to learn computer software such as GIS, Outlook, and Excel.
- Good communicative skills and attention to detail needed.
- Ability to lift 40 to 50 pounds.
- Ability to work in high traffic areas.
- Ability to work at heights over water or traffic.
- Ability to work in extreme temperatures.
- Ability to work on uneven terrain.
- Ability to work during nights and weekends if necessary.
- Safety toe shoes are required.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in maintaining neat, legible and accurate records and reports, including computer/iPad data entry.
- Knowledge and understanding of basic math concepts, principles and practices.
- Knowledge and understanding of the basic concepts, practices, and theories used in the technical specialty area with limited supervision.
Responsibilities
- Performs technical duties and fieldwork related to the inspection, maintenance, and operation of state-maintained roads, bridges, and transportation infrastructure.
- Assists higher-level technicians, engineers, and supervisors in a variety of highway maintenance and construction activities.
- Performs basic technical inspection work and basic surveying to ensure compliance with contract plans, specifications, and standards for highway and bridge construction projects.
- Conducts on-site inspection, documentation, material testing, and quantity measurements of construction activities.
- Ensures workmanship, materials, and methods comply with state and federal requirements.
- Reads, interprets, and explains construction plans, contract provisions, specifications, and inspection procedures.
- Takes notes.
- Learns computer software such as GIS, Outlook, and Excel.
Benefits
- A variety of leave options
- Professional development opportunities
- Insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
