Engineering Technician II

About the role

• Agency
• Dept of Transportation
• Division
• State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys
• Job Classification Title
• Engineering Technician II (S)
• Position Number
• 60021236
• Grade
• NC09

Description of Work

Please note that all positions close at 12:00 AM on the posted closing date. You must apply by 11:59 PM prior to the posted closing date.

This posting is intended to fill a total of (2) Engineering Technician II positions: 60021236 and 60021257.

This Engineering Technician II position will be based in the District 2 Office in Mecklenburg County. This position will act as lead inspector or provide oversight to larger more complicated projects as assigned.

This position will work with contractors, technicians, and other field support personnel to establish compliance with applicable engineering standards and guidelines, review plans for utility installations, roadway improvements, and secondary construction projects to verify conformance to approved plans and regulations.

Prepare cost estimates for force account construction and purchase order contracts overseen by the District Office. Compute project quantities and draft special provisions contracts. Process agreements and permits, including utility and non-utility encroachment agreements, road additions and abandonments, and other records and reports as assigned.

Meet with utility representatives, contractors, property owners, and others to discuss adherence to policies and procedures, answer questions and address complaints from the general public by telephone, written correspondence, or in person. Communicate effectively and establish positive work relationships with utility representatives, contractors, Engineers, co-workers, local government, the general public and others.

Operate personal computer to prepare documents and maintain databases. Must use technical skills to effectively compute estimates and process agreements and permits. Requires close visual acuity to review and interpret plan details. Must be able to survey and inspect construction sites in rough terrain and variable temperatures. Safety toe shoes required.

This position requires a valid driver's license due to required occasional business-related travel and the need to operate a motor vehicle while conducting technician duties. Responsibilities may include duties such as traveling between company locations or work sites, attending meetings, training sessions, and field visits to ensure correct format and that acceptable surveying standards and procedures are met.

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

Salary Grade

NC09 / Salary Range: $41,206 - $72,113

Management prefers applicants with the following

• Experience conducting independent, moderately complex inspections, with limited supervision
• Skill in evaluating and applying engineering judgment to construction plans, contract provisions, and inspection procedures
• Experience in maintaining neat, legible and accurate records and reports, including computer/iPad data entry
• Experience in sampling and testing materials to evaluate acceptance
• Demonstrated ability to lead co-workers on assigned tasks

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 an applicable area of Engineering Technology, Survey Technology or a related curriculum from an appropriately accredited institution and two (2) years of progressive technician level experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• 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.