Engineering Technician I - Div. 1 / District 3

State of North Carolina•Williamston, NC

15h•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. The employee in this position will function as an Engineering Technician I based in the Division 1 / District 3 Field Office located in Williamston, NC. The employee in this position will support higher level technicians and engineers in functional areas such as construction inspection, surveying, materials sampling, testing, and construction traffic control. Work functions may include entering specific project information into Sharepoint/Shareplus. Duties will include the performance of a wide variety of standardized and non-standardized tests and assignments in compiling, analyzing, computing, editing, and processing field data. The employee must be proficient in recordkeeping and have the ability to obtain and maintain certifications needed to perform material sampling and testing related to this position. Work may include other duties and responsibilities as assigned. The employee may have to work nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours as necessary. This position is subject to both inside and outside environmental conditions. The employee must be able to perform a full range of calculations and computations.

Requirements

Must be able to legally operate a State vehicle.
The employee will be required to have a close visual acuity to use testing instruments, read plan details, make accurate field measurements, and inspect roadway and structure components.
Applicants must have the ability to perform entry level technical work in a specific materials area or perform sampling, testing, and inspection duties to determine specifications.
The employee may be exposed to high traffic volumes, work at heights over water or traffic, and required to climb on the substructure and superstructure of bridges.
The employees will be expected to work outside in various types of weather, terrain, and hours.
The employee must be able to lift 50 lbs.
The applicant will be required to attend and pass certifications for various sampling and testing classes and will also be required to obtain and maintain QMS Asphalt and Concrete Testing Certifications.
Safety toe shoes are required for this position.
Offer of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of the NCDOT post offer employment evaluation.
Associate’s degree in an applicable area of Engineering Technology, Survey Technology, or a related curriculum 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 in maintaining neat, legible, and accurate records and reports
Knowledge and skill in the use of computer equipment, iPad, and software
Knowledge and understanding of general concepts, practices, and theories used in construction, construction inspection, and /or construction surveying

Responsibilities

Support higher level technicians and engineers in functional areas such as construction inspection, surveying, materials sampling, testing, and construction traffic control.
Entering specific project information into Sharepoint/Shareplus.
Performance of a wide variety of standardized and non-standardized tests and assignments in compiling, analyzing, computing, editing, and processing field data.
Recordkeeping
Obtain and maintain certifications needed to perform material sampling and testing related to this position.
Work nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours as necessary.
Perform a full range of calculations and computations.
Work on the survey party and perform surveying task as assigned or may be assigned to inspect roadway and bridge projects, all in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Use testing instruments, read plan details, make accurate field measurements, and inspect roadway and structure components.
Perform entry level technical work in a specific materials area or perform sampling, testing, and inspection duties to determine specifications.
Attend and pass certifications for various sampling and testing classes and will also be required to obtain and maintain QMS Asphalt and Concrete Testing Certifications.