Engineering Technician III

State of North Carolina • Division Office Guilford, NC

5d • $45,431 - $79,504 • Onsite

About The Position

It’s the mission of the NC Department of Transportation not only 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, but also to 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.

Requirements

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office products.
• Familiarity with TEAAS, GIS, SAP, and potentially other computer software/programs.
• Ability to document findings and to take corrective actions.
• Ability to clearly and concisely convey information orally, or in writing, to individuals and/or groups and to listen and respond appropriately to others.
• Ability to evaluate and apply engineering judgment to plan interpretation and other traffic related requests.
• Establish positive lines of communication between technicians, engineers, and contractors.
• Apply safety philosophy and program to all operations.
• 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

• Working knowledge of computer equipment, software, and mathematical functions.
• Experience conducting routine inspections for compliance with contract agreements, standards/codes, and specifications.
• Experience maintaining/completing standard reports, and correspondence.
• Demonstrated ability to read and understand blueprints and construction drawings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent, moderate to complex investigations/inspection work for operations and facilities overseen by the Division 7 Traffic Services Unit to assure compliance with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), NCDOT Standards and Specifications and contract agreements.
• Conduct data collection activities for Traffic Services – traffic counts, available sight distances, asset inventories, inventory condition surveys, etc.
• Responsible for traffic ordinances, traffic engineering investigations – including signing and pavement markings.
• Assist in preparing and administering various purchase order contracts.
• Function as a project inspector conducting independent moderate to complex inspection or survey work for signing and pavement marking installations to ensure project construction is in compliance with contract agreements, plans, standards and specifications.
• Respond to the concerns of citizens and other governmental departments in a timely manner.
• Complete daily dairies, sample cards, material received forms, and monthly estimates.
• Program, deploy, and download electronic traffic data collectors.
• Communicate with contractors, the general public, and other government agencies.
• Support the goals and objectives of the unit by performing other assigned work and responsibilities as necessary.
• Safely operate a motor vehicle.

Benefits

• The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation.
• The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

What This Job Offers

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