Engineering Tech I or Trainee - Jacksonville Construction
About The Position
NCDOT is looking for a highly motivated individual looking for a position with the potential of career advancement. This posting will fill multiple Engineer Technician I positions within Jacksonville’s Construction office. This position will provide all state benefits including paid vacation and sick leave, health insurance, and retirement potential. This is an Engineering Technician I position located in the Jacksonville Construction Office involving technical work supporting technicians and engineers in construction inspection, surveying, materials sampling, testing, erosion control, and construction traffic control. This position requires the performance of a wide variety of standardized and non-standardized tests and assignments in compiling, analyzing, computing, editing, and processing field data. The position requires attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to work safely in outdoor environments (extreme weather) with exposure to construction site hazards such as traffic, heights, and uneven terrain. Moderate physical activity, including walking, climbing, balancing, kneeling, and standing, is required. This position provides the opportunity to contribute to the successful delivery of transportation projects that enhance public safety and infrastructure quality. The selected applicant will be expected to safely and legally operate a motor vehicle. Work may include other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Must be able to lift 50 lbs. Must be able to work nights and weekends as required, to be assigned to any project within the Division. Night and weekend assignments may be required before, during, or after storm events for emergency response. Must apply safety philosophy and program to all operations. Safety toe shoes required.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree in Civil Engineering Technology, Survey Technology or assigned discipline from an appropriately accredited institution; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Ability to work safely in outdoor environments (extreme weather).
- Exposure to construction site hazards such as traffic, heights, and uneven terrain.
- Moderate physical activity, including walking, climbing, balancing, kneeling, and standing, is required.
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
- Must be able to work nights and weekends as required, to be assigned to any project within the Division.
- Night and weekend assignments may be required before, during, or after storm events for emergency response.
- Safety toe shoes required.
Nice To Haves
- Applicants with at least two years of related experience are highly encouraged to apply.
- Experience working in a team environment to complete assignments.
- Knowledge and skill in the use of computer equipment, iPad and software.
- Experience in customer service and interacting with the general public.
- Experience in maintaining neat, legible and accurate records and reports, including computer/iPad data entry.
- Knowledge and understanding of general concepts, practices, and theories used in construction, construction inspection, and /or construction surveying.
Responsibilities
- Supporting technicians and engineers in construction inspection, surveying, materials sampling, testing, erosion control, and construction traffic control.
- Performance of a wide variety of standardized and non-standardized tests and assignments in compiling, analyzing, computing, editing, and processing field data.
- Safely and legally operate a motor vehicle.
- Apply safety philosophy and program to all operations.
Benefits
- Paid vacation and sick leave
- Health insurance
- Retirement potential
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
