Engineering Technician III - Div 12 - District 1

State of North Carolina•District 1 Field Unit Cleveland, NC

13d•$45,431 - $79,504•Onsite

About The Position

This position reports to the Assistant District Engineer for District 1 in Cleveland County. Applicant should have knowledge of the principals and practices of Civil Engineering and highway maintenance methods, techniques and the use and operation of field and office engineering instruments. This position will coordinate reviews of technical plans and drawings relating to driveway permit applications, utility encroachment requests, subdivision design standards, and road addition packages. This position is required to work nights and weekends as needed for emergency and planned operations in all types of weather conditions and on uneven surfaces. Working knowledge and understanding of NCDOT concepts, practices, and theories used in the construction of roads with limited supervision. Thorough understanding of the Departments Standards and Specifications related to road and structure construction. Ability to document findings and to take corrective actions. Ability to perform highway stakeout. Ability to convey information orally clearly and concisely or in writing to individuals and/or groups. Ability to listen and respond appropriately to others. Ability to evaluate and apply engineering judgment to plan interpretation; establish positive lines of communication between technicians, engineers, and contractors. Apply safety philosophy and program to all operations. Perform a variety of computer related tasks, including contract proposal development, HMIP Updates, and Light computer aided drafting. Employee may be exposed to high traffic volumes, work at heights over water or traffic, and climbing on the substructure and superstructure of bridges. Must be able to work traverse rough and steep terrain. Must be able to lift and carry at least 50 pounds. This position may require a varied work schedule with possible nighttime and weekend hours. Safety Toe Shoes are needed.

Requirements

Knowledge of the principals and practices of Civil Engineering and highway maintenance methods, techniques.
Knowledge of the use and operation of field and office engineering instruments.
Working knowledge and understanding of NCDOT concepts, practices, and theories used in the construction of roads with limited supervision.
Thorough understanding of the Departments Standards and Specifications related to road and structure construction.
Ability to work traverse rough and steep terrain.
Ability to lift and carry at least 50 pounds.
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 in conducting independent, moderately complex inspections, with limited supervision
Skill in evaluating and applying engineering judgment to construction plans, contract provisions, and inspection procedures
Experience in maintaining neat, legible, and accurate records and reports, including computer/iPad data entry
Demonstrated ability to lead co-workers on assigned tasks
Knowledge of engineering standards, policies and procedures related to transportation.

Responsibilities

Coordinate reviews of technical plans and drawings relating to driveway permit applications, utility encroachment requests, subdivision design standards, and road addition packages.
Perform highway stakeout.
Document findings and take corrective actions.
Convey information orally clearly and concisely or in writing to individuals and/or groups.
Listen and respond appropriately to others.
Evaluate and apply engineering judgment to plan interpretation.
Establish positive lines of communication between technicians, engineers, and contractors.
Apply safety philosophy and program to all operations.
Perform a variety of computer related tasks, including contract proposal development, HMIP Updates, and Light computer aided drafting.