ENGR TECH III (MATERIALS)

State of careers Rhode Island

2d

About The Position

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: To perform moderately complex engineering work in the area of specialization indicated by the title of the class of position; to assist a civil engineer or engineering technician of a higher rank in the supervision of a subordinate staff of engineering technicians 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 supervision of a civil engineer or engineering technician of a higher rank, involving the exercise of independent judgment in the application of the basic principles of engineering; work is reviewed in process and upon completion for results obtained. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Assists a superior in the supervision of a staff 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: Materials: To assist a civil engineer or an engineering technician of higher rank in the supervision of a staff of subordinate Engineering Technicians engaged in materials testing activities; to take and test samples of aggregates, mixes, asphalt, steel and other materials used in highway or bridge construction; to prepare materials test reports; to assist in reviewing the work of Engineering Technicians of lower rank, stationed at materials plants, construction projects and the central laboratory, or to perform such work as assigned; to assist in conducting materials research.

Requirements

• A working knowledge of, and the ability to apply the basic principles of civil engineering applicable to the area of specialization indicated in the title of the class of position
• A working knowledge in the use of current computer software, such as Microsoft Office
• A working knowledge of the basic materials, elements or products commonly used in the area of specialization indicated in the title of the class of position
• A working knowledge of, and the ability to apply the basic principles of the systems of measurement applicable to the area of specialization indicated in the title of the class of position
• A working knowledge of the field equipment, instruments, techniques and procedures applicable to the area of specialization indicated in the title of the class of position
• A working knowledge of the procedures, rules, guidelines and standards used in the area of specialization indicated in the title of the class of position
• The ability to read and interpret technical specifications and engineering plans, maps and drawings
• The ability to supervise the work of engineering technicians and others engaged in either design and/or construction or maintenance, or materials testing
• Graduation from a community college or technical institute, or completion of two years of study in an accredited college including the successful completion of courses in mathematics, construction management, computer-aided drafting, civil engineering technology, and/or structural drafting
• At least three (3) years of employment as an engineering technician in a public agency or in private industry which has provided responsible experience in an area of specialization indicated in the title of 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 a civil engineer or engineering technician in supervising subordinate Engineering Technicians in materials testing.
• Take and test samples of aggregates, mixes, asphalt, steel, and other materials used in highway or bridge construction.
• Prepare materials test reports.
• Assist in reviewing the work of Engineering Technicians of lower rank at materials plants, construction projects, and the central laboratory.
• Assist in conducting materials research.

What This Job Offers

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