ENGR TECH III (CONST & MAINT)

State of careers Rhode Island

4d • $57,873 - $66,296 • Onsite

About The Position

This position involves performing moderately complex engineering work in the area of construction and maintenance. The role includes assisting a civil engineer or higher-ranked engineering technician in supervising subordinate staff. The work requires independent judgment in applying basic engineering principles, with supervision reviewed during the process and upon completion.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of, and ability to apply, basic principles of civil engineering applicable to construction and maintenance.
• Working knowledge in the use of current computer software, such as Microsoft Office.
• Working knowledge of basic materials, elements, or products commonly used in construction and maintenance.
• Working knowledge of, and ability to apply, basic principles of systems of measurement applicable to construction and maintenance.
• Working knowledge of field equipment, instruments, techniques, and procedures applicable to construction and maintenance.
• Working knowledge of procedures, rules, guidelines, and standards used in construction and maintenance.
• Ability to read and interpret technical specifications and engineering plans, maps, and drawings.
• Ability to supervise the work of engineering technicians and others engaged in construction or maintenance.
• Graduation from a community college or technical institute, or completion of two years of study in an accredited college including courses in mathematics, construction management, computer-aided drafting, civil engineering technology, and/or structural drafting.
• At least three (3) years of employment as an engineering technician in a public agency or private industry with responsible experience in construction and maintenance.
• Valid motor vehicle operator’s license.
• Physically fit to perform assigned duties as evidenced by a physician’s certificate.

Nice To Haves

• Assists a superior in the supervision of a staff of subordinate engineering technicians and/or other personnel assigned to assist.
• Assists a civil engineer or an engineering technician of higher rank in the supervision of a staff of subordinate Engineering Technicians engaged in materials testing activities.
• Assists in supervising the preparation of contract documents and specifications for engineering, construction, reconstruction and maintenance of state highways and bridges.
• Assists an engineer, or an engineering technician of a higher classification, in planning and constructing of roadways, water systems, building and related structures.
• Provide technical computer support and perform record keeping tasks within the state’s road and bridge construction program.
• Render assistance in the resolution of general record keeping problems as they relate to individual projects.
• Provide computer orientation and training to new employees, and update existing employees on revisions and/or the implementation of new procedures and practices.
• Monitor problems and recommend possible program corrective actions.
• Be accountable for ensuring that computerized records are maintained consistent with the Procedures of Uniform Record Keeping (PURK).
• Maintain both electronic and/or paper based daily engineers’ documentation for work performed by contractors.
• Consolidate vital specific project data and prepare reports thereon related to item ledger sheets, other project worksheets, materials reports, and time sheets for projects.
• Input project specific data utilizing approved methods as it relates to the appropriate category.
• Assist in the preparation of and to enter Reports of Change, contract status, biweekly contractor invoices and progress payment, correspondence updates and other information related to the project.
• Maintain the approved computerized construction record keeping system throughout all phases of construction activity.
• Facilitate the final acceptance of the project documentation upon project completion utilizing established practices and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and perform inspections, documenting all materials and workmanship on construction or highway maintenance assignments.
• Make daily, weekly, and monthly estimates of work accomplished.
• Submit detailed reports on work progress and performance.
• Submit final estimates for contract items.
• Assist in and oversee inspections of contractor and state crew workmanship and practices on highway construction or maintenance projects.
• Coordinate appropriate materials tests during construction or maintenance.
• Check contractor or crew work against plans and specifications and report discrepancies.
• Study and evaluate contractor requests for plan changes during construction.
• Approve minor plan changes when delegated authority, and submit other requests to a superior.
• Assist a superior in supervising subordinate engineering technicians' workmanship, inspections, and materials testing.
• Act as a Construction Resident Engineer on simple to moderately complex construction projects.
• Assist in supervising subordinate Engineering Technicians engaged in materials testing.
• Take and test samples of aggregates, mixes, asphalt, steel, and other materials for highway or bridge construction.
• Prepare materials test reports.
• Assist in reviewing the work of lower-ranked Engineering Technicians at materials plants, construction projects, and the central laboratory.
• Assist in conducting materials research.
• As a Surveyor-In-Training, assist in coordinating and supervising field survey parties for state highways and bridges.
• Perform complex technical survey work.
• Assist in supervising the preparation of contract documents and specifications for state highways and bridges.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Monitor preliminary engineering contracts and assist in instructing personnel in construction procedures.
• Prepare quantity computations and cost estimates for contracts.
• Assist in updating the Secondary Road Plan.
• Review and verify final quantities for construction projects, ensuring conformance with specifications and requirements.
• Perform moderately complex engineering functions related to state parks, recreation areas, structures, grounds, and stormwater management.
• Assist in planning and constructing roadways, water systems, buildings, and related structures.
• Assist in conducting surveys and preparing topographical maps and wetlands project evaluations.
• Provide technical computer support and perform record-keeping for the state’s road and bridge construction program.
• Assist in resolving general record-keeping problems related to projects.
• Provide computer orientation and training to new employees and update existing employees on new procedures.
• Monitor problems and recommend corrective actions for the program.
• Ensure computerized records are maintained consistent with the Procedures of Uniform Record Keeping (PURK).
• Maintain electronic and/or paper-based daily engineers’ documentation for contractor work.
• Consolidate project data and prepare reports on item ledger sheets, worksheets, materials reports, and time sheets.
• Input project-specific data using approved methods.
• Assist in the preparation and entry of Reports of Change, contract status, bi-weekly contractor invoices, progress payments, and correspondence.
• Maintain the approved computerized construction record-keeping system.
• Facilitate the final acceptance of project documentation upon project completion.

Benefits

• Information regarding benefits available to State of Rhode Island employees can be found on the Office of Employee Benefits' website.
• Direct deposit for all employees is required.
• Employees hired after September 30, 2014, must participate in the direct deposit system.

What This Job Offers

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