Engineering Technician I - Division Construction Castle Hayne

State of North Carolina

6d • Onsite

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. Please note that all positions close at 12:00 AM on the posted closing date. You must apply by 11:59 PM prior to the posted closing date. This position is located in the Division Resident Engineer’s Office in Castle Hayne and involves performing inspection and materials testing duties on roadway construction projects. Assigned projects may include asphalt resurfacing, pavement preservation, structure replacement, safety improvements, and other related transportation initiatives. The selected candidate will be responsible for obtaining and maintaining required certifications for inspection and materials testing and will support higher-level technicians as needed. Primary duties include documenting daily contractor progress, tracking and verifying quantities for monthly pay estimates, and ensuring all work complies with project plans, specifications, and NCDOT Standards. The Technician will also verify that traffic control, erosion control, and safety procedures are properly implemented. The role requires maintaining positive and effective communication with technicians, engineers, contractors, and the public, with the ability to communicate clearly, concisely, professionally, and persuasively. The position involves working safely outdoors in active construction environments that may include exposure to heights, highway traffic, rough terrain, and heavy equipment. Moderate physical activity is required, including walking, climbing, balancing, kneeling, standing for extended periods, and lifting up to 50 pounds. The selected candidate must be available for night and weekend work, including assignments before, during, or after storm events or emergency situations, and must be able to travel to any assigned project within the Division. The selected applicant will be expected to safely and legally operate a motor vehicle. A degree is not required to qualify for this position. Applicants with at least two years of related experience are highly encouraged to apply. Offer of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of NCDOT post offer employment evaluation.

Requirements

• Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, professionally, and persuasively.
• Ability to work safely outdoors in active construction environments that may include exposure to heights, highway traffic, rough terrain, and heavy equipment.
• Ability to perform moderate physical activity, including walking, climbing, balancing, kneeling, standing for extended periods, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Availability for night and weekend work, including assignments before, during, or after storm events or emergency situations.
• Ability to travel to any assigned project within the Division.
• 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 working in a team environment to complete assignments
• Experience in maintaining daily documentation and record keeping
• Experience tracking and completing projects independently or with limited supervision.
• Knowledge of standards and specifications and plan reading experience.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite for various professional tasks.

Responsibilities

• Performing inspection and materials testing duties on roadway construction projects.
• Obtaining and maintaining required certifications for inspection and materials testing.
• Supporting higher-level technicians as needed.
• Documenting daily contractor progress.
• Tracking and verifying quantities for monthly pay estimates.
• Ensuring all work complies with project plans, specifications, and NCDOT Standards.
• Verifying that traffic control, erosion control, and safety procedures are properly implemented.
• Maintaining positive and effective communication with technicians, engineers, contractors, and the public.
• Operating a motor vehicle safely and legally.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree