Engineering Technician II

State of North Carolina • Jackson County, NC

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Engineering Technician II works in the Whittier Construction Office as a field inspector on roadway and bridge construction projects. The employee inspects construction activities for compliance with plans, contract provisions, NCDOT standards, and specifications. Work includes field inspections and testing, measuring and calculating contract pay quantities, maintaining project records, and coordinating inspection assignments and deadlines. The position involves outdoor work in varying weather conditions and on uneven terrain, as well as office documentation duties. A valid driver’s license is required because of occasional business-related travel and operation of a company or personal motor vehicle. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of an NCDOT post-offer employment evaluation.

Requirements

• Experience inspecting roadway and bridge construction, sampling and testing materials, and evaluating work for compliance with plans, contracts, and NCDOT specifications.
• Working knowledge of pay record books and materials received reports.
• Ability to maintain accurate project records using computers and iPads.
• Ability to communicate clearly with contractors, technicians, and engineers and manage multiple inspection assignments and deadlines.
• Valid driver’s license; occasional business-related travel and operation of a company or personal motor vehicle are required.
• Associate degree in an applicable area of Engineering Technology, Survey Technology, or a related curriculum from an appropriately accredited institution, plus two years of progressive technician-level experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge and understanding of NCDOT highway and bridge construction.
• Working knowledge of computer equipment such as iPads and desktop computers, software such as HiCams and SharePoint, and mathematical functions.
• Working knowledge of pay record book entries and materials received reports.
• Experience maintaining neat, legible, and accurate records and reports, including computer/iPad data entry.
• Experience reading plans, contracts, and specifications for highway and bridge construction.

Responsibilities

• Inspect roadway and bridge construction activities for compliance with plans, contract provisions, NCDOT standards, and specifications.
• Inspect erosion control and traffic control measures and review NPDES documentation.
• Sample and test construction materials, including concrete; perform conventional and nuclear density testing; and inspect asphalt placement.
• Take field measurements and perform calculations to determine contract pay quantities.
• Maintain accurate daily diaries, sample cards, asphalt and concrete reports, pay record books, materials received reports, and documentation supporting monthly estimates.
• Communicate with contractors, technicians, and engineers and coordinate multiple inspection assignments and deadlines.
• Travel between locations or work sites and attend meetings, training sessions, and field visits as required.

What This Job Offers

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