ENGR TECH IV (MATERIALS)

State of careers Rhode Island

4d

About The Position

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: To perform the most complex technical or supervisory engineering work 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 general supervision of a superior with considerable latitude for the exercise of independent judgment in the completion of work assignments, which are usually outlined; work is reviewed in process and upon completion. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Plans, assigns, supervises and reviews the work of subordinate Engineering Technicians; may supervise other personnel as assigned. ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED: Under supervision, in the area of specialization indicated in the title of the class of position: Materials: To be responsible for the planning, administrative and technical supervision and review of the materials testing staff activities on statewide bridge, highway construction or maintenance projects; to assist in the preparation of materials specifications; to plan, assign, supervise and review the work of multiple subordinate Engineering Technicians and other personnel assigned to the Materials laboratory, in-field production plants, or onsite construction projects; to support and assist the Materials professional engineering staff in related quality assurance, materials research and testing matters. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT: KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES: A thorough knowledge of, and the ability to apply the basic principles and practices of civil engineering applicable to the area of specialization indicated in the title of the class of position; a thorough knowledge of the basic materials, elements and/or products commonly used in the area of specialization indicated in the title of the class of position; a thorough 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 thorough knowledge of the equipment, instruments, techniques and procedures applicable to the area of specialization indicated in the title of the class of position; a thorough knowledge of the rules, guidelines and standards in the area of specialization indicated in the title of the class of position; thorough knowledge of current computer software and technology used in construction management and asset management such as VueWorks, Sharepoint, Auto-Cad Civil, Microsoft Office and Bluebeam Revu; the ability to read and interpret technical specifications and civil engineering plans, maps and drawings; the ability to prepare clear, sound, accurate and informative reports; the ability to plan, organize, supervise and review the work of engineering technicians and other personnel engaged in highway construction, maintenance, materials testing or construction records; and related capacities and abilities. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Education: Graduation from a college of recognized standing with a degree in civil engineering technology, construction management, architectural building engineering technology or closely related field or graduation from a four-year technical institute with a certificate of completion of a curriculum in one of the same fields; and Experience: At least four (4) years of employment as a senior-level Engineering Technician in a public agency or in private industry with experience in an area of specialization indicated in the title of the class of position. Or, any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: 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. Supplemental Information To assist a Materials Engineer, or a materials Technician of a higher classification, in the supervision of materials sampling and testing activities; to assist in the sampling and testing of aggregates, concrete, asphalt, soil, steel and other materials used in highway and bridge construction; to prepare materials test reports; and to assist in materials research. To plan, assign, and supervise Materials' Technicians of lower classification. To do related work as required. The current employee retired on 12/26/25 The employee's function is to test concrete, aggregates and hot mix asphalt in the at materials production plants to fulfill FHWA quality assurance requirements for acceptance and funding participation. There are other staff that perform the same testing rituals. However, there is more work than staffing numbers. Thus, position is included in the FY 2025 personnel supplement budget. The position performs acceptance testing that must be conducted in order to receive FHWA funding participation on projects that include soils and aggregates.

Requirements

• A thorough knowledge of, and the ability to apply the basic principles and practices of civil engineering applicable to the area of specialization indicated in the title of the class of position
• A thorough knowledge of the basic materials, elements and/or products commonly used in the area of specialization indicated in the title of the class of position
• A thorough 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 thorough knowledge of the equipment, instruments, techniques and procedures applicable to the area of specialization indicated in the title of the class of position
• A thorough knowledge of the rules, guidelines and standards in the area of specialization indicated in the title of the class of position
• Thorough knowledge of current computer software and technology used in construction management and asset management such as VueWorks, Sharepoint, Auto-Cad Civil, Microsoft Office and Bluebeam Revu
• The ability to read and interpret technical specifications and civil engineering plans, maps and drawings
• The ability to prepare clear, sound, accurate and informative reports
• The ability to plan, organize, supervise and review the work of engineering technicians and other personnel engaged in highway construction, maintenance, materials testing or construction records
• Graduation from a college of recognized standing with a degree in civil engineering technology, construction management, architectural building engineering technology or closely related field or graduation from a four-year technical institute with a certificate of completion of a curriculum in one of the same fields
• At least four (4) years of employment as a senior-level Engineering Technician in a public agency or in private industry with 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

• To be responsible for the planning, administrative and technical supervision and review of the materials testing staff activities on statewide bridge, highway construction or maintenance projects
• To assist in the preparation of materials specifications
• To plan, assign, supervise and review the work of multiple subordinate Engineering Technicians and other personnel assigned to the Materials laboratory, in-field production plants, or onsite construction projects
• To support and assist the Materials professional engineering staff in related quality assurance, materials research and testing matters
• To assist a Materials Engineer, or a materials Technician of a higher classification, in the supervision of materials sampling and testing activities
• To assist in the sampling and testing of aggregates, concrete, asphalt, soil, steel and other materials used in highway and bridge construction
• To prepare materials test reports
• To assist in materials research
• To plan, assign, and supervise Materials' Technicians of lower classification
• To do related work as required

Benefits

• For information regarding the benefits available to State of Rhode Island employees, please visit the Office of Employee Benefits' website at http://www.employeebenefits.ri.gov/.
• Also, be advised that a new provision in RI General Law 35-6-1 was enacted requiring direct deposit for all employees. Specific to new hires, the law requires that all employees hired after September 30, 2014 participate in direct deposit. Accordingly, any employee hired after this date will be required to participate in the direct deposit system. At the time the employee is hired, the employee shall identify a financial institution that will serve as a personal depository agency for the employee.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level