Engineering Technician I - Clinton Construction

State of North Carolina

About The Position

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. NCDOT is seeking a highly motivated individual for a position that offers strong potential for career advancement. This position provides a full State of North Carolina benefits, including paid vacation and sick leave, health insurance, and retirement. The primary purpose of this unit is contract administration and engineering oversight of highway construction projects. This position performs technical work in support of higher-level technicians and engineers. Responsibilities include providing general office and computer support, with a focus on data entry and maintenance of project records in SAP and HiCAMS. The position is responsible for processing monthly and final estimates; verifying calculations; resolving discrepancies in pay records and material quantities; researching project documentation; processing material prepayments; tracking DBE participation; assisting with project meetings; and monitoring Technician Certifications to ensure they remain current. The employee must maintain effective communication with technicians, engineers, contractors, and the public, conveying information in a clear, concise, professional, and persuasive manner. The position requires the ability to work safely outdoors and in active construction environments, with potential hazards such as heights, highway traffic, and rough terrain. Moderate physical activity is required, including walking, climbing, balancing, kneeling, and standing, as well as lifting up to 50 pounds. A degree is not required to qualify for this position. Applicants with at least two years of related experience are highly encouraged to apply.

Requirements

Ability to work safely outdoors and in active construction environments, with potential hazards such as heights, highway traffic, and rough terrain
Moderate physical activity is required, including walking, climbing, balancing, kneeling, and standing, as well as lifting up to 50 pounds
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

Nice To Haves

Experience planning, developing, scheduling, tracking, and completing projects independently or with limited supervision
Experience applying engineering concepts to solve complex problems
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

Responsibilities

Providing general office and computer support, with a focus on data entry and maintenance of project records in SAP and HiCAMS
Processing monthly and final estimates
Verifying calculations
Resolving discrepancies in pay records and material quantities
Researching project documentation
Processing material prepayments
Tracking DBE participation
Assisting with project meetings
Monitoring Technician Certifications to ensure they remain current
Maintaining effective communication with technicians, engineers, contractors, and the public, conveying information in a clear, concise, professional, and persuasive manner