Engineering Technician I
About The Position
The Engineering Technician I supports higher-level technicians and engineers with construction inspection, surveying, materials sampling and testing, and construction traffic control. The role performs standardized and non-standardized tests and assignments, compiles and processes field data, completes calculations, and maintains records. Work may involve entering project information into Hicams and Shareplus. The technician must obtain and maintain certifications needed for materials sampling and testing, including QMS Asphalt and Concrete Testing Certifications. The position serves as a project inspector on roadway, utility, and structure projects, supporting administration of construction contracts. Depending on assignment, the employee may work with a survey party or inspect roadway and bridge projects according to established policies and procedures. Employment is contingent on successfully completing an NCDOT post-offer employment evaluation, and the selected candidate must be able to legally operate a motor vehicle.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree in Civil Engineering Technology, Survey Technology, or the assigned discipline from an appropriately accredited institution, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Ability to perform entry-level technical work in a specific materials area or perform sampling, testing, and inspection duties to determine specifications.
- Ability to perform a full range of calculations and computations.
- Proficiency in record keeping.
- Ability to obtain and maintain certifications required for materials sampling and testing, including QMS Asphalt and Concrete Testing Certifications.
- Close visual acuity to use testing instruments, read plan details, make accurate field measurements, and inspect roadway and structure components.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds.
- Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle.
- Ability to attend and pass various sampling and testing certification classes.
- Safety toe shoes are needed for this position.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working in a team environment to complete assignments.
- Customer-service experience resolving problems involving complicated engineering concepts for various customer groups.
- Knowledge and skills in the use of computer equipment, iPad, and software.
- Experience maintaining standard daily records and reports.
- Knowledge of standards and specifications and plan-reading experience.
Responsibilities
- Support higher-level technicians and engineers in construction inspection, surveying, materials sampling and testing, and construction traffic control.
- Perform standardized and non-standardized tests and assignments.
- Compile, analyze, compute, edit, and process field data, and perform calculations and computations.
- Maintain standard records and reports.
- Enter project information into Hicams and Shareplus as needed.
- Obtain and maintain certifications required for materials sampling and testing, including QMS Asphalt and Concrete Testing Certifications.
- Perform assigned surveying tasks or inspect roadway and bridge projects in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Serve as a project inspector on roadway, utility, and structure projects, supporting construction contract administration.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
