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 with supervising subordinate staff. The role works under supervision, applying independent judgment in basic engineering principles; work is reviewed during and after completion.

Duties may include assisting with supervision of materials-testing staff; sampling and testing aggregates, mixes, asphalt, steel, and other materials used in highway or bridge construction; preparing materials test reports; reviewing the work of lower-ranking Engineering Technicians assigned to materials plants, construction projects, or the central laboratory; and assisting with materials research. The broader classification may also perform construction and maintenance inspections, surveying, final-acceptance work, natural-resources engineering, or construction-records support, as assigned.

The position requires a valid motor vehicle operator’s license and physical fitness to perform assigned duties, evidenced by a physician’s certificate. The classification’s Surveyor-In-Training assignment also requires a valid certificate from the R.I. Board of Registration for Land Surveyors at appointment and continually thereafter.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of and ability to apply basic civil engineering principles applicable to materials specialization.
• Working knowledge of current computer software, such as Microsoft Office.
• Working knowledge of the basic materials, elements, or products commonly used in the area of specialization.
• Working knowledge of and ability to apply basic measurement systems relevant to the area of specialization.
• Working knowledge of applicable field equipment, instruments, techniques, and procedures.
• Working knowledge of relevant procedures, rules, guidelines, and standards.
• Ability to read and interpret technical specifications and engineering plans, maps, and drawings.
• Ability to supervise engineering technicians and other personnel engaged in materials testing or related work.
• Graduation from a community college or technical institute, or completion of two years of study at an accredited college, including successful coursework 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, providing responsible experience in the applicable 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist a civil engineer or higher-ranking engineering technician in supervising staff engaged in materials-testing activities.
• Take 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 such work as assigned.
• Assist in conducting materials research.
• Perform other related work as required.

What This Job Offers

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