Engineering Technician III - Utilities

State of North Carolina

22h • 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. Employee in this position will serve as an Engineering Technician III in the Division 8 Utility Unit located in the Carthage Division 8 Office. The position will assist with utility inspections and will be responsible for all utility field relocations once agreements are authorized and completed. Duties include coordinating utility relocation schedules, completing daily dairies, and additional duties/responsibilities as assigned by the Division Utility Engineer. The person hired into this position should have the ability to apply engineering concepts to solve complex problems and be able to perform computer/iPad data entry. Must be able to work in an outside environment with exposure to hazards on construction sites including heights, highway traffic, and traversing rough terrain in evaluating highway construction. Must be able to perform moderate physical activity including but not limited to walking, climbing, balancing, kneeling, and standing. Must be able to lift and carry at least 50 pounds and traverse rough terrain. Work may include nights, weekends, and holidays. Selected applicant will be expected to legally operate a motor vehicle. Safety Toe Shoes required

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Civil Engineering Technology, Survey Technology or assigned discipline from an appropriately accredited institution and three (3) years of progressive technician level experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Selected applicant will be expected to legally operate a motor vehicle
• Safety Toe Shoes required

Nice To Haves

• Experience in performing inspection of utility relocation and/or construction as part of highway projects and/or utility encroachments
• Experience in reading and interpreting highway construction plans and cross sections and/or utility relocations
• Experience in communicating effectively with the general public, contractors, utility owners and other Department units
• Experience in overseeing multiple projects simultaneously and completing assignments within specified time requirements
• Experience planning, developing, scheduling, tracking, and completing projects independently or with limited supervision

Responsibilities

• assist with utility inspections
• responsible for all utility field relocations once agreements are authorized and completed
• coordinating utility relocation schedules
• completing daily dairies
• additional duties/responsibilities as assigned by the Division Utility Engineer
• apply engineering concepts to solve complex problems
• perform computer/iPad data entry

Benefits

• Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more.

What This Job Offers

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