Engineering Technician III

State of North Carolina

About The Position

This posting is for an Engineering Technician III position in the Winston-Salem Construction #2 Unit. This position will serve as an advanced level by completing technical engineering work and supporting other engineers. Positions in this classification perform technical duties supporting engineers and other professionals in areas such as construction, materials testing, design, surveys, and/or program/regulatory compliance. Work functions may include: inspection for compliance and/or code; collection and analysis of field data; testing of materials; review, modification and/or design of plans; analysis of engineering related data, products, and/or functions. Work may include functioning in a full supervisory role for direct reports including performing/supervising several administrative functions or supervision of a separate function of considerable complexity. Some positions may serve as survey crew leader serve as survey crew leader, independently direct activities of other survey crew members in collecting field data on complex surveys. This position must apply the Department’s safety program to all operations. The ability to work safely in an outside environment with exposure to hazards present on construction sites including traffic, heights, weather extremes, and traversing rough/uneven terrain is needed. This position must be able to communicate in a clear, concise manner, both orally and in writing. The position will need to make independent decisions using sound engineering judgment. This position must have proficiency using computers and electronic tablets in the record keeping of field data. A general knowledge of surveying methods and procedures is preferred. The position must be able to perform moderate physical activity such as walking, climbing, kneeling, and standing. Safety toe shoes required. The selected applicant will be expected to legally operate a motor vehicle. Offer of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of NCDOT post offer employment evaluation.

Requirements

ability to work safely in an outside environment with exposure to hazards present on construction sites including traffic, heights, weather extremes, and traversing rough/uneven terrain
proficiency using computers and electronic tablets
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 analyzing and interpreting highway construction plans
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 in applying engineering concepts to solve complex problems
Experience working in a team environment to complete assignments
general knowledge of surveying methods and procedures

Responsibilities

inspection for compliance and/or code
collection and analysis of field data
testing of materials
review, modification and/or design of plans
analysis of engineering related data, products, and/or functions
functioning in a full supervisory role for direct reports including performing/supervising several administrative functions or supervision of a separate function of considerable complexity
independently direct activities of other survey crew members in collecting field data on complex surveys
apply the Department’s safety program to all operations
communicate in a clear, concise manner, both orally and in writing
make independent decisions using sound engineering judgment
record keeping of field data
perform moderate physical activity such as walking, climbing, kneeling, and standing
legally operate a motor vehicle