Engineering Technician II

County of Mecklenburg, NC•Charlotte, NC

11d•$26 - $30

About The Position

The Engineering Technician II performs complex paraprofessional work supporting residential project management, plan review, permitting, and inspection activities. Under general supervision, the position schedules plan review projects or meetings, checks permit applications and packages for completeness, and facilitates permits through project close-out. The role supports Mecklenburg County’s Land Use and Environmental Service Agency (LUESA), which provides services related to building and zoning codes and the management of water and air resources. The technician assists the public, contractors, and other parties with questions about residential construction, engineering services, permits, and bonds. The position coordinates requests with departmental staff and external customers, processes applications and fees, produces reports, maintains tracking systems, and helps ensure permitting and construction are completed. Duties also include reviewing plans and elevation certificates, providing technical and compliance data, inspecting construction, participating in project meetings, and providing front-office support as applicable. The work environment includes outdoor exposure to weather conditions.

Requirements

At least three years of progressively responsible experience in the area of assignment.
Associate's degree in Engineering, Construction, Surveying, or Real Estate; a combination of relevant education and experience is accepted.
Valid North Carolina or South Carolina driver's license.
Must obtain and maintain a Mecklenburg County Operator's Permit.
Knowledge of applicable principles, practices, methods, and techniques in the assigned area; mathematical concepts; engineering plans, specifications, and surveying work; construction-trade equipment; applicable federal, state, and local statutes, codes, and regulations; recordkeeping; databases; filing systems; and customer service principles.
Skills in completing paperwork and documentation, reviewing plans and specifications, performing engineering-related and mathematical calculations, providing customer service, conducting site inspections, interpreting and enforcing regulations, reading blueprints and plans, and maintaining records and filing systems.
Ability to build partnerships, focus on customer needs, leverage resources, manage work and time effectively, plan and organize, and uphold safety standards.
Proficiency in applicable computer programs, including Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

Review permit packages and applications for completeness, including structure approvals and development projects requiring detailed engineering study.
Inspect construction projects to ensure work meets minimum standards, ordinances, and specifications.
Communicate information and coordinate processes associated with permit and bond processing.
Process applications and fees, coordinate requests with departmental staff and external customers, generate reports, and help ensure final permitting and construction completion.
Assist the public, contractors, and other interested parties with inquiries and requests for information related to engineering services, residential construction, permits, and bonds.
Provide technical and compliance data for construction projects to engineers, land surveyors, developers, and builders.
Inspect newly constructed structures for compliance with regulations and review elevation certificates for regulatory compliance.
Assist with special activities and projects, including assembling information for grant applications and notification systems, coordinating and maintaining professional service contracts, and developing tracking systems.
Participate in meetings related to engineering projects and department activities.
Provide front-office support as applicable, including answering telephones, providing information to callers, and staffing service points for in-person interactions.
Develop and maintain tracking systems and records.