Engineering Technician I - Lexington Construction

State of North Carolina•Davidson, NC

11h•$37,377 - $65,408•Onsite

About The Position

This is an Engineering Technician I position in the Lexington Construction 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

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.
Ability 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.
Ability to perform moderate physical activity including but not limited to walking, climbing, balancing, kneeling, standing, and able to lift 50 pounds.
Ability to work nights, weekends, as required, for projects assigned to within the Division.
Ability to apply safety philosophy and program to all operations.
Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle.
Safety-toed shoes required.
Successful completion of NCDOT post offer employment evaluation.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and understanding of general concepts, practices, and theories used in construction, construction inspection, and/or construction surveying.
Knowledge and skill in the use of computer equipment, including iPad and software.
Experience maintaining standard daily records and reports.
Experience working in a team environment to complete assignments.
Knowledge of standards and specifications and plan reading experience.

Responsibilities

Perform technical duties supporting engineers and other professionals in construction inspection, materials testing, project surveying, and program/regulatory compliance.
Inspect for compliance with contract documents, standards, and specifications.
Test materials.
Review plans.
Analyze engineering related data.
Perform construction surveying and layout.
Compose diaries of project operations.
Complete various material reports.
Perform construction calculations.
Document pay records.
Perform computer/iPad entry.
Assist in all aspects of office engineering.
Assist the Resident Engineer.
Communicate effectively with co-workers, contractors, and the general public.
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.
Perform moderate physical activity including but not limited to walking, climbing, balancing, kneeling, standing, and able to lift 50 pounds.
Inspect, ensure work zone safety, and participate in snow & ice removal.
Be subject to emergency callback and inclement weather.
Legally operate a motor vehicle.
Apply safety philosophy and program to all operations.