Engineering Technician II - Salisbury Construction

State of North Carolina•Salisbury, NC

2d•$41,206 - $72,113•Onsite

About The Position

This posting is for an Engineering Technician II position in the Salisbury Construction Unit. The position will support higher level technicians and engineers in administering construction contracts via construction inspection and, if needed, stakeout. Position may serve as lead project inspector on small to intermediate-sized projects as needed. Position requires the performance of standardized and non–standardized tests of various materials for acceptance in accordance with contract documents and incorporated specifications and requirements. Employee may assist in supervision of lower-level technicians and CEI personnel, as well as help in the coordination of work assignments. Employee must be proficient in record keeping. Employee must be able to obtain and maintain certifications required to perform material sampling and testing. Work may include other duties and responsibilities as assigned. May be required to work nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours as necessary and as operations require. Daily duties will include, but are not limited to, writing diaries and reports on project operations, completing various material reports, documenting pay records, performing construction calculations, and computer/iPad entry of reports/data.

Requirements

Associate degree in an applicable area of Engineering Technology, Survey Technology or a related curriculum from an appropriately accredited institution and two (2) years of progressive technician level experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Proficiency in record keeping.
Ability to obtain and maintain certifications required to perform material sampling and testing.
Knowledge and skill in the use of Microsoft Office suite products, such as Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Advanced working knowledge of mathematical functions.
Ability to work nights and/or weekends as required by project workload/staffing with fluctuating hours.
Must apply safety philosophy and program to all operations.
Must be able to perform moderate physical activity including but not limited to walking, climbing, balancing, kneeling, and standing.
Must be able to lift 50 lb.
Safety-toed shoes required.

Nice To Haves

Experience analyzing and interpreting highway construction plans.
Experience maintaining/completing standard records, reports and correspondence.
Experience with mathematical functions (i.e. algebra, geometry, and trigonometry).
Experience working in a team environment to complete assignments.
Knowledge and skill in the use of computer equipment, iPad and software.
Experience with iPads/tablets, HiCAMS, and SharePlus/SharePoint.

Responsibilities

Administering construction contracts via construction inspection and stakeout.
Serve as lead project inspector on small to intermediate-sized projects.
Perform standardized and non–standardized tests of various materials for acceptance.
Assist in supervision of lower-level technicians and CEI personnel.
Coordinate work assignments.
Maintain proficiency in record keeping.
Obtain and maintain certifications required to perform material sampling and testing.
Write diaries and reports on project operations.
Complete various material reports.
Document pay records.
Perform construction calculations.
Enter reports/data using computer/iPad.
Establish and maintain positive lines of communication with technicians, engineers, contractors, and the public.
Communicate effectively in a clear, concise, organized, and persuasive manner, both orally and in writing.
Make independent decisions using sound engineering judgment.
Work safely in an outside environment with exposure to hazards on construction sites including heights, highway traffic, weather extremes, and traversing rough terrain.
Apply safety philosophy and program to all operations.
Legally operate a motor vehicle.