Engineering Technician III

State of North Carolina - Dept of Transportation • Sylva, NC

389d • $42,464 - $74,313

About The Position

The Engineering Technician III position with the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) involves advanced technical engineering work that supports engineers in various areas such as construction, materials testing, design, surveys, and program/regulatory compliance. The role includes responsibilities such as inspection for compliance, data collection and analysis, materials testing, and potentially supervising survey crew activities. This position offers full state benefits and opportunities for career development.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in Civil Engineering Technology, Survey Technology, or a related discipline.
• Experience analyzing and interpreting highway construction plans.
• Experience with mathematical functions including algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.
• Experience planning, developing, scheduling, tracking, and completing projects independently or with limited supervision.
• Experience applying engineering concepts to solve complex problems.
• Ability to document findings and take corrective actions.
• Ability to convey information clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to evaluate and apply engineering judgment to plan interpretation.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a team environment to complete assignments.

Responsibilities

• Support engineers in construction, materials testing, design, surveys, and program/regulatory compliance.
• Perform technical duties including inspection for compliance and code adherence.
• Collect and analyze field data and test materials.
• Review, modify, and design engineering plans as needed.
• Analyze engineering-related data, products, and functions.
• Function in a supervisory role for direct reports and administrative functions.
• Serve as a survey crew leader, directing activities of other crew members.

Benefits

• Full State Benefits
• Competitive salaries
• Career development opportunities

What This Job Offers

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