Engineering Technician II

State of North Carolina • Pitt County, NC

3d

About The Position

The Engineering Technician II is an intermediate-level project inspector for roadway, utility, and structure projects in Division 2. The position supports higher-level technicians and engineers in administering construction contracts and monitors contractor operations to ensure compliance with contract documents, plans, and specifications. The employee may work independently or as part of a team of Department employees and consultant inspectors.

The role includes observing and documenting construction operations, making measurements and calculating pay quantities, and conducting standardized sampling and testing. The technician also ensures compliance with NCDOT and external environmental agency erosion-control and permit requirements. Required certifications for sampling and testing must be obtained and maintained. Other duties may be assigned.

Work is outdoors and may involve construction equipment, heavy traffic, and heights over water or traffic, as well as extreme temperatures and weather. Moderate physical activity is expected, including walking, climbing, and kneeling, and the ability to lift 50 pounds. Night, weekend, and holiday work may be required for assigned projects. Safety-toe shoes are required. Employment is contingent on successfully completing the NCDOT post-offer employment evaluation.

Requirements

• Associate degree in an applicable area of Engineering Technology, Survey Technology, or a related curriculum from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of progressive technician-level experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to perform moderate physical activity, including walking, climbing, and kneeling, and lift 50 pounds.
• Ability to work outdoors in extreme temperature and weather conditions and in settings that may involve construction equipment, high traffic volumes, and heights over water or traffic.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required for assigned projects.
• Ability to obtain and maintain certifications required for sampling and testing.
• Safety-toe shoes are required.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Inspect roadway, utility, and structure construction projects and support higher-level technicians and engineers in construction contract administration.
• Monitor contractor operations for compliance with contracts, plans, and specifications.
• Observe and document contractor operations.
• Make measurements and calculate pay quantities.
• Perform standardized sampling and testing.
• Ensure compliance with NCDOT and external environmental agency erosion-control and permit requirements.
• Obtain and maintain certifications required to perform sampling and testing.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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