Engineering Technician II

State of North Carolina

4d•$41,206 - $72,113•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. Please note that all positions close at 12:00 AM on the posted closing date. You must apply by 11:59 PM prior to the posted closing date. This posting is intended to fill a total of (2) Engineering Technician II positions: 60021537 and 60021562. You only need to apply once to be considered for all positions. This posting is for an Engineering Technician II position located in the Matthews Construction Office. 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. 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. Employee must apply Department safety program to operations. Ability to work safely in an outside environment with exposure to hazards present on construction sites including traffic, heights, weather extremes, and traversing rough/uneven terrain. Employee must be able to communicate in a clear, concise manner, both orally and in writing. Ability to make independent decisions using sound engineering judgment is necessary. Employee must have proficiency using computers and electronic tablets. Experience with construction surveying and knowledge of surveying methods and procedures is preferred. Employee must be able to perform moderate physical activity such as walking, climbing, kneeling, and standing. Must be able to lift and carry at least 50 pounds. Employee must be able to obtain and maintain certifications required to perform material sampling and testing and inspection duties. 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. Safety toe shoes are needed. Selected candidate will be expected to legally operate a motor vehicle. Offer of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of NCDOT post offer employment evaluation. It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application.

Requirements

Associate’s 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.
Proficient in record keeping.
Ability to work safely in an outside environment with exposure to hazards present on construction sites including traffic, heights, weather extremes, and traversing rough/uneven terrain.
Ability to make independent decisions using sound engineering judgment is necessary.
Employee must have proficiency using computers and electronic tablets.
Employee must be able to perform moderate physical activity such as walking, climbing, kneeling, and standing.
Must be able to lift and carry at least 50 pounds.
Employee must be able to obtain and maintain certifications required to perform material sampling and testing and inspection duties.
Selected candidate will be expected to legally operate a motor vehicle.

Nice To Haves

Experience with construction surveying and knowledge of surveying methods and procedures is preferred.
Experience with contract administration
Knowledge in understanding contracts, plans, standards and specifications
Experience in performing inspection, sampling, and testing of materials (concrete, asphalt density) to ensure compliance with NCDOT specifications
Working knowledge of computer equipment, (I-pads, desktop), software (HiCams and Share Point) and mathematical functions
Working knowledge of pay record book entries and material received reports

Responsibilities

Administering construction contracts via construction inspection and, if needed, stakeout.
Serve as lead project inspector on small to intermediate-sized projects as needed.
Performance of standardized and non–standardized tests of various materials for acceptance in accordance with contract documents and incorporated specifications and requirements.
Assist in supervision of lower-level technicians and CEI personnel, as well as help in the coordination of work assignments.
Writing diaries and reports on project operations
Completing various material reports
Documenting pay records
Performing construction calculations
Computer/iPad entry of reports/data.
Apply Department safety program to operations.
Communicate in a clear, concise manner, both orally and in writing.
Make independent decisions using sound engineering judgment.
Obtain and maintain certifications required to perform material sampling and testing and inspection duties.
Legally operate a motor vehicle.