Engineering Technician I

About the role

• Agency
• Dept of Transportation
• Division
• State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys
• Job Classification Title
• Engineering Technician I (S)
• Position Number
• 60020066
• Grade
• NC07

Description of Work

This position is located in Guilford County in the McLeansville Resident Engineer's Office. This position performs technical duties supporting engineers and other professionals in areas such as construction inspection, materials testing, project surveying, and program/regulatory compliance.

Work functions may include inspection for compliance with contract documents, standards, and specifications; testing of materials; review of plans; analysis of engineering-related data; and construction survey/layout. Daily duties will include keeping diaries on project operations, completing various material reports, documenting pay records, performing construction calculation, and computer/iPad entry.

Selected candidate must be able to perform construction related mathematical calculations. Selected candidate will be required to acquire various certifications, including QMS Asphalt, Concrete Testing, Borrow Pit Sampling and OSHA Certifications. Selected candidate must be able to maintain these and all required certifications to perform the duties of this position.

Selected candidate must be able to perform concrete tests requiring lifting buckets of concrete and perform density tests on soils and aggregates requiring digging, weighing, and measuring volumes. Ability to establish and maintain positive lines of communication between other technicians, engineers, contractors, and the general public.

Management prefers applicants with the ability to legally operate a motor vehicle

Offer of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of NCDOT post offer employment evaluation

Salary Grade and Salary Range

NC07 $37,377 - $65,408

Management prefers applicants with the following

• Experience working in a team environment to complete assignments.
• Knowledge and skill in the use of computer equipment, iPad and software.
• Experience in customer service and interacting with the general public.
• Knowledge and understanding of general concepts, practices, and theories used in construction, construction inspection, and/or construction surveying.
• Experience planning, developing, scheduling, tracking and completing projects independently or with limited supervision.

Minimum Education and Experience

• Some state job postings say you can qualify by an "equivalent combination of education and experience."
• If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both.
• See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Associate's degree in Civil Engineering Technology, Survey Technology or assigned discipline from an appropriately accredited institution; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Pay and benefits

"If there are no qualified candidates remaining in the applicant pool who meet the minimum Education and Experience or Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required for the position, the agency may consider for this position, a trainee who does not meet the minimum requirements.

Salary for a trainee may be set at a lower level than the classification salary range and recruitment range that is listed in the posting with the salary being adjusted accordingly as the trainee has obtained the necessary additional education and experience to fully meet the minimum qualifications as outlined in the classification specification.

In accordance with the Governor's Executive Order 303, our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice-involved. We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified.

It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application.