Engineering Technician III

State of North Carolina

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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. THIS IS A REPOST - APPLICANTS THAT PREVIOUSLY APPLIED MUST RE-APPLY TO BE CONSIDERED This Engineering Technician III is located in Division 6 District II Southern Ave Resident Engineer’s Office and is an advanced level position. This position will maintain appropriate project records/reports. Perform necessary surveying and inspection calculations. Also requires familiarization with reading plans, contract specifications and applicable standards. Perform a variety of office assignments such as checking pay records, haul tickets, force account, contractor’s payroll, material received and estimate with use of calculator and computer. May serve as a lead project inspector for larger roadway and larger structure projects, conducting independent inspections on various construction operations using plans, contracts, standards, specifications, etc. and a variety of material testing devices to ensure compliance with project requirements. Supervises and trains lower-level employees. Employee will be subject to hazards on highway construction sites.

Requirements

• Evaluate and apply engineering judgement to construction plans, contract provisions, and inspection procedures.
• Ability to perform independent complex inspections, maintain detailed records and perform sampling and testing in accordance with established guidelines.
• Ability to operate survey equipment, computer terminals and drafting instruments and considerable knowledge of mathematical functions.
• Skills in uses of office equipment; calculators and computers.
• Ability to read, interpret construction plans, contract provisions, specifications and inspection procedures, good communicative ability, and supervisory ability.
• Train, coordinate and supervise subordinate employees.
• Communicate, establish, and work in an outside environment including exposure to hazards on construction sites including heights, highway traffic, lifting heavy objects and traversing rough terrain in evaluation highway construction.
• Must be able to work nights and weekends as required.
• Apply safety philosophy and program to all operations.
• Must be able to legally drive a state vehicle.
• Offer of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of NCDOT post offer employment evaluation.
• Associate’s degree in an applicable area of Engineering Technology, Survey Technology or a related curriculum 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

• Maintain appropriate project records/reports.
• Perform necessary surveying and inspection calculations.
• Perform a variety of office assignments such as checking pay records, haul tickets, force account, contractor’s payroll, material received and estimate with use of calculator and computer.
• Serve as a lead project inspector for larger roadway and larger structure projects, conducting independent inspections on various construction operations using plans, contracts, standards, specifications, etc. and a variety of material testing devices to ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Supervises and trains lower-level employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees