Engineering Technician III - Forsyth County

State of North Carolina

20h•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 position will serve as an Engineering Technician III in the Division 9 Traffic Operations Unit in Forsyth County. This position will be responsible for performing complex field inspections, data collection (traffic counts, surveys), and contract administration for traffic control devices, signs, and pavement markings. Duties include ensuring compliance with MUTCD and NCDOT standards, supporting field operations staff, writing reports, resolving issues, using specialized software (GIS, TEAAS), and communicating with the public and contractors. This position requires independent judgment and potential work in varied conditions, as well as conducting other traffic investigations as assigned. POS# 60020967. Additional Expectations: The selected applicant must have the ability to provide professional engineering skills and knowledge needed to perform investigations and evaluate requests for speed limit modifications, pavement marking modifications and safety studies. Must possess working knowledge of the MUTCD. Must have the ability to promote safety and safe working environments. Must have the ability to communicate, establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, personnel, and the general public. The selected applicant will be expected to legally operate a motor vehicle. Safety-toed 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.

Nice To Haves

Experience planning, developing, scheduling, tracking, and completing projects independently or with limited supervision.
Customer service experience related to resolving problems that involve explaining complicated engineering concepts to various customer groups.
Experience applying engineering concepts to solve complex problems.
Experience working in a team environment to complete assignments.
Computer experience, including office software and drafting software.

Responsibilities

performing complex field inspections
data collection (traffic counts, surveys)
contract administration for traffic control devices, signs, and pavement markings
ensuring compliance with MUTCD and NCDOT standards
supporting field operations staff
writing reports
resolving issues
using specialized software (GIS, TEAAS)
communicating with the public and contractors
perform investigations and evaluate requests for speed limit modifications, pavement marking modifications and safety studies
promote safety and safe working environments
legally operate a motor vehicle