ENGR TECH III (MATERIALS)

State of careers Rhode Island

6d • $57,873 - $66,296

About The Position

The Engineering Technician III (Materials) performs moderately complex engineering work in materials specialization and assists a civil engineer or higher-ranking engineering technician in supervising subordinate staff. The position works under supervision, applying independent judgment in basic engineering principles; work is reviewed during the process and upon completion.

Duties include supporting materials testing for highway and bridge construction, collecting and testing samples of aggregates, mixes, asphalt, steel, and other construction materials, preparing test reports, assisting with review of lower-ranking technicians’ work, and contributing to materials research. The class definition also includes assignments in construction and maintenance, survey work, final acceptance, natural resources, and construction records, depending on assignment. Related work is required as needed.

The role requires a valid motor vehicle operator’s license and physical fitness to perform assigned duties, documented by a physician’s certificate. Employees assigned to the Surveyor-In-Training classification must also hold and maintain the required Rhode Island land surveyor certificate. The posting lists an annual salary range of $57,873 to $66,296.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of and ability to apply basic civil engineering principles relevant to the assigned specialization.
• Working knowledge of current computer software, such as Microsoft Office.
• Working knowledge of common materials, elements, or products used in the assigned specialization.
• Working knowledge of measurement systems applicable to the assigned specialization.
• Working knowledge of relevant field equipment, instruments, techniques, and procedures.
• Working knowledge of applicable procedures, rules, guidelines, and standards.
• Ability to read and interpret technical specifications and engineering plans, maps, and drawings.
• Ability to supervise engineering technicians and others engaged in design, construction, maintenance, or materials testing.
• Graduation from a community college or technical institute, or completion of two years of study at an accredited college, including successful completion of courses in mathematics, construction management, computer-aided drafting, civil engineering technology, and/or structural drafting; or substantially equivalent education and experience.
• At least three years of employment as an engineering technician in a public agency or private industry, with responsible experience in the relevant area of specialization; or substantially equivalent education and experience.
• Must possess and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator’s license as a condition of employment.
• Must be physically fit to perform assigned duties, as evidenced by a physician’s certificate.
• For employees in the Surveyor-In-Training classification, must possess and continually maintain a valid certificate from the Rhode Island Board of Registration for Land Surveyors.

Responsibilities

• Assist a civil engineer or higher-ranking engineering technician in supervising staff engaged in materials testing.
• Collect and test samples of aggregates, mixes, asphalt, steel, and other materials used in highway or bridge construction.
• Prepare materials test reports.
• Assist in reviewing the work of lower-ranking Engineering Technicians at materials plants, construction projects, and the central laboratory, or perform that work as assigned.
• Assist in conducting materials research.
• Apply the basic principles of civil engineering and the measurement systems, materials, equipment, techniques, procedures, rules, guidelines, and standards relevant to the assigned specialization.
• Read and interpret technical specifications, engineering plans, maps, and drawings.
• Supervise or assist in supervising engineering technicians and other personnel engaged in design, construction, maintenance, or materials testing, as assigned.
• Perform related work as required.

Benefits

• Benefits are available to State of Rhode Island employees; details are provided through the Office of Employee Benefits website.
• New employees hired after September 30, 2014 are required to participate in direct deposit.

What This Job Offers

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