Engineering Technician II

State of North Carolina • Construction Office Pitt, NC

7d • 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.

This intermediate-level position will serve as a project inspector on roadway and structure projects, supporting higher level technicians and engineers in the administration of construction contracts. This position is responsible for monitoring contractor’s daily operations to ensure compliance with the contract, plans, and specifications. Specific duties will include but are not limited to observing and documenting the contractor’s operations, making measurements, and calculations of pay quantities, and performing standardized sampling and testing. The employee may be expected to either work independently or as a part of a larger team of Department employees and consultant inspectors. Position will also ensure compliance with both NCDOT and external environmental agency erosion control and permit requirements. The employee must be able to obtain and maintain certifications required to perform sampling and testing. Work may include other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

In this position, you may be exposed to hazards including construction equipment, high traffic volumes, and heights over water or traffic. You will be expected to work outside in extreme temperature and weather conditions. You will be expected to perform moderate physical activity such as walking, climbing, kneeling, and be able to lift 50 pounds. You may need to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required for assigned projects in Division 2. Safety toe shoes are needed for this position.

This Engineering Technician I position will serve as a project inspector on roadway, utility, and structure projects, supporting higher level technicians and engineers in the administration of construction contracts

Offer of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of NCDOT post offer employment evaluation.

The selected candidate will be expected to legally operate a motor vehicle.

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.
• Ability to obtain and maintain certifications required to perform sampling and testing.
• Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge and understanding of NCDOT highway and bridge construction
• Knowledge of contracts, plans, standards, and specifications
• Experience in sampling and testing materials to evaluate acceptance
• Skill in evaluating and applying engineering judgment to construction plans, contract provisions, and inspection procedures
• Experience in maintaining neat, legible, and accurate records and reports, including computer/iPad entry

Responsibilities

• Serve as a project inspector on roadway and structure projects, supporting higher level technicians and engineers in the administration of construction contracts.
• Monitor contractor’s daily operations to ensure compliance with the contract, plans, and specifications.
• Observe and document the contractor’s operations.
• Make measurements and calculations of pay quantities.
• Perform standardized sampling and testing.
• Ensure compliance with both NCDOT and external environmental agency erosion control and permit requirements.
• Obtain and maintain certifications required to perform sampling and testing.
• Legally operate a motor vehicle.

What This Job Offers

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