ENGR TECH II (CONST & MAINT)

State of careers Rhode Island

About The Position

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Under supervision, to perform civil engineering work, at the beginning level, in the area of specialization indicated by the title of the class of position; and to do related work as required. SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the immediate supervision of a civil engineer or engineering technician of higher rank in accordance with specific instructions; work is reviewed frequently in process and upon completion for results obtained. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Usually none. When required, may supervise the work of subordinate engineering technicians and/or other personnel assigned to assist. ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED: Under supervision, in the area of specialization indicated in the title of the class of position: Construction and Maintenance: To assist a civil engineer, or an engineering technician of a higher classification, in the inspection and thorough documentation of all materials going into a bridge or road construction project or maintenance; to assemble data for daily, weekly and monthly estimates of work accomplished under contract item; to assist in the preparation of work progress reports. To enforce plans, special provision contracts, detailed estimates and specifications during the construction and/or repair of a building or other project; to perform surveying and drafting work; to prepare topographic and profile drawings as required; to consult with, and render advice to contractors and/or their representatives regarding the interpretation of plans, specifications and estimates; to study and evaluate requests by contractors for changes in plans during construction; to approve minor changes on projects when authority has been delegated and to submit all other change requests to a superior for approval. In accordance with specific instructions, to inspect the workmanship and practices of contractors and state crews performing road and bridge construction or maintenance work involving the same; to check road construction or maintenance work in process and immediately report findings contrary to plans and specifications for such work. Materials: To assist a professional civil engineer, or an engineering technician of a higher classification, in materials testing activities; to assist in the sampling and testing of aggregates, concrete, asphalt, steel and other materials used in highway or bridge construction; to prepare materials test reports; and to assist in materials research. Surveyor-In-Training: To operate a transit and other types of survey equipment used in locating center lines, locating curves, running horizontal and vertical angles, setting transit points, reading bearings, determining drainage areas and reading stadia; to act as survey leader during absence of superior. Final Acceptance: To assist a superior in the preparation of contract documentation and specifications for engineering, construction, reconstruction and maintenance of state highway and bridge projects; to ensure all items in a specific contract (preliminary engineering or construction) are fulfilled according to state and federal policy and requirements; to monitor preliminary engineering contracts; to prepare quantity computations and cost estimates for contract proposals; to assist in updating the Secondary Road Plan; to review and verify final quantities used in various construction projects in the transportation area and ensure that all work accomplished conforms with state and federal requirements. Construction Records: To utilize standardized computer software applications in order to input and maintain all documentation for construction projects; to ensure that computerized records are maintained consistently in accordance with the Procedures of Uniform Record Keeping (PURK); to maintain both electronic and/or paper-based documents, files, and daily engineers’ documentation reports for work performed by contractors; to consolidate vital specific project data and prepare reports thereon related to item ledger sheets, other project worksheets, materials reports, and time sheets for projects; to input specific data utilizing appropriate methods as it relates to the appropriate category; to assist in the preparation of and to enter Reports of Change, contract status, biweekly contractor invoices and progress payments, correspondence updates and other information related to the project; to maintain the approved computerized construction record keeping system throughout all phases of construction activity; to utilize established practices and procedures resulting in the finalization of the record keeping process for the project upon project completion; to facilitate the final acceptance of the project documentation upon project completion utilizing established policies and procedures. to do related work as required. To do related work as required.

Requirements

A familiarity with the basic principles and practices of civil engineering applicable to the area of specialization indicated in the title of this class of position
a familiarity with the basic materials, elements and products currently used in the area of specialization indicated in the title of the class of position
a familiarity with computer software such as Microsoft Office
a familiarity with field equipment=, instruments, techniques and procedures applicable to the area of specialization indicated in the title of the class of position
a familiarity with and the ability to apply the basic principles of the system of measurement applicable to the area of specialization indicated in the title of the class of position
a familiarity with procedures, rules, guidelines and standards in the area of specialization indicated in the title of the class of position
the ability to read and interpret technical specifications and civil engineering plans, drawings and maps
the ability to prepare clear, sound, accurate and informative reports
Graduation from senior high school including or supplemented by courses in accounting, mathematics, material sciences, computer-aided drawing or related academic subjects as are required in the area of specialization indicated by the title in the class of position
At least two (2) years of employment involving the performance of construction inspection, materials testing, surveying, computer-aided drafting or recordkeeping work which required the application of some accounting principles and the preparation of accurate reports as required in the area of specialization indicated by the title in the class of position
Must possess and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator’s license as a condition of employment
must be physically fit to perform assigned duties as evidenced by a physician’s certificate

Responsibilities

Assist in the inspection and documentation of materials for bridge or road projects.
Assemble data for estimates of work accomplished under contract.
Assist in preparing work progress reports.
Enforce plans, contracts, and specifications during construction/repair projects.
Perform surveying and drafting work.
Consult with contractors regarding plan interpretation.
Evaluate contractor requests for plan changes.
Inspect contractor workmanship and report findings.
Assist in materials testing activities.
Prepare materials test reports.
Operate survey equipment.
Assist in contract documentation and ensure fulfillment according to policy.
Prepare quantity computations and cost estimates.
Maintain construction project documentation using computer software.
Prepare reports related to project data.
Assist in preparing reports of change, invoices, and other project information.
Maintain the computerized record keeping system.
Facilitate final acceptance of project documentation.