Engineering Technician I – Winston-Salem Construction 2
About The Position
This posting is for an Engineering Technician I position in the Winston-Salem Construction 2 Resident Engineer’s Office. This position performs technical duties, while supporting engineers and other professionals in areas such as construction inspection, materials testing, project surveying, and program/regulatory compliance. Work functions may include inspection for compliance with contract documents, standards, and specifications, testing of materials, review of plans, analysis of engineering related data, and construction surveying/layout. Daily duties will include composing diaries of project operations, completing various material reports, performing construction calculations, documenting pay records, and computer/iPad entry. This position will also assist in all aspects of office engineering and assist the Resident Engineer.
Requirements
- Must be able to communicate effectively with co-workers, contractors, and the general public.
- Ability to work safely in both office and outside environments with exposure to hazards on construction sites including heights, highway traffic, and traversing rough terrain in evaluating highway construction.
- Must be able to perform moderate physical activity including but not limited to walking, climbing, balancing, kneeling, standing, and able to lift 50 pounds.
- Must be able to work nights, weekends, as required, for projects assigned to within the Division.
- Must apply safety philosophy and program to all operations.
- Employee will be subject to emergency callback and inclement weather.
- Ability to safely and legally operate a motor vehicle preferred.
- Safety toe shoes are required.
- Successful completion of NCDOT post offer employment evaluation.
- 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
- Knowledge and skill in the use of computer equipment, iPad and software
- Experience maintaining standard daily records and reports
- Experience working in a team environment to complete assignments
- Experience in customer service related to resolving problems that involves explaining complicated engineering concepts to various customer groups
- Experience planning, developing, scheduling, tracking, and completing projects independently or with limited supervision
Responsibilities
- Inspection for compliance with contract documents, standards, and specifications
- Testing of materials
- Review of plans
- Analysis of engineering related data
- Construction surveying/layout
- Composing diaries of project operations
- Completing various material reports
- Performing construction calculations
- Documenting pay records
- Computer/iPad entry
- Assisting in all aspects of office engineering
- Assisting the Resident Engineer
- Inspecting
- Ensuring work zone safety
- Participating in snow & ice removal
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
