Engineering Assistant/Goldsboro Construction

State of North Carolina•Resident Engineers Office Wayne, NC

7d•$32,287 - $56,502•Onsite

About The Position

This is an Engineering Assistant position for the Goldsboro Construction Office. 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. Performs 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 involves on-site inspection, documentation, material testing, and quantity measurements of construction activities to ensure workmanship, materials, and methods comply with state and federal requirements.

Requirements

Ability to read, interpret and explain 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.
Ability to lift 40 to 50 pounds.
Ability to work in high traffic areas, at heights over water or traffic, extreme temperatures, and uneven terrain.
High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

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 to ensure workmanship, materials, and methods comply with state and federal requirements.