Engineering Technician III

About the role

• Agency
• Dept of Transportation
• Division
• State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys
• Job Classification Title
• Engineering Technician III (S)
• Position Number
• 60020062
• Grade
• NC11

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 position is located in Guilford County in the Jamestown Resident Engineer's Office. This is an Engineering Technician III position that will serve as a lead project inspector and will support higher level engineers in the administration of medium to large highway construction projects. Monitors daily progress of projects and resolves constructability issues to maintain project schedules.

Direct and schedule the work of technicians in staking out and inspecting every phase of a construction project to ensure it is built according to plans and specifications in a timely and cost-effective manner. Manages all aspects of assigned construction projects with limited supervision from higher level engineers. May supervise and train multiple technicians, including Department employees and contract inspectors.

Must be able to document and take corrective actions and apply safety philosophy and programs to all operations.

Ability to complete daily diaries, survey notes and other record keeping items manually and electronically. Be able to perform construction related mathematical calculations. Applicant will be required to acquire various certifications, including QMS Asphalt, Concrete Testing, Borrow Pit Sampling and OSHA Certifications. Employee must be able to maintain these and all required certifications to perform the duties of this position.

Ability to establish and maintain positive lines of communication between other technicians, engineers, contractors, and the general public. Work involves independent decision making and use of judgement. Management prefers applicants with the ability to legally operate a motor vehicle.

Employee must be able to lift 50 pounds, work in high traffic areas, work at heights over water or traffic, work in extreme temperatures, traverse uneven terrain, and work at night and weekends if necessary. Safety toe footwear is required within 30 days of employment. May be required to work nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours as necessary.

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

Salary Grade and Salary Range

NC11: $45,431 - $79,504

Management prefers applicants with the following

• Experience applying engineering concepts to solve complex problems
• Experience working in a team environment to complete assignments
• Customer service experience related to resolving problems that involve explaining complicated engineering concepts to various customer groups.
• Experience analyzing and interpreting highway construction plans
• 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 and three (3) 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.