Engineering Technician II

State of North Carolina

2d

About The Position

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 an Engineering Technician II position in the Salisbury Construction Unit. The position will support higher level technicians and engineers in administering construction contracts via construction inspection and, if needed, stakeout. Position may serve as lead project inspector on small to intermediate-sized projects as needed. Position requires the performance of standardized and non–standardized tests of various materials for acceptance in accordance with contract documents and incorporated specifications and requirements. Employee may assist in supervision of lower-level technicians and CEI personnel, as well as help in the coordination of work assignments. Employee must be proficient in record keeping. Employee must be able to obtain and maintain certifications required to perform material sampling and testing. Daily duties will include, but are not limited to, writing diaries and reports on project operations, completing various material reports, documenting pay records, performing construction calculations, and computer/iPad entry of reports/data. Ability to establish and maintain positive lines of communication between other technicians, engineers, contractors, and the public. Work may include other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Ability to work safely in an outside environment with exposure to hazards on construction sites including heights, highway traffic, weather extremes, and traversing rough terrain in evaluating highway construction. Must be able to perform moderate physical activity including but not limited to walking, climbing, balancing, kneeling, and standing. Must be able to lift 50 lb. Knowledge and skill in the use of Microsoft Office suite products, such as Word, Excel, and Outlook, is required. Experience with iPads/tablets, HiCAMS, and SharePlus/SharePoint is highly preferred. Advanced working knowledge of mathematical functions is required. Must be able to work nights and/or weekends as required by project workload/staffing with fluctuating hours, if needs be on any assigned project within the limits of Division 9. Must apply safety philosophy and program to all operations. The selected applicant will be expected to legally operate a motor vehicle. Safety-toed shoes required. Offer of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of NCDOT post offer employment evaluation.

Requirements

• Ability to work safely in an outside environment with exposure to hazards on construction sites including heights, highway traffic, weather extremes, and traversing rough terrain in evaluating highway construction.
• Must be able to perform moderate physical activity including but not limited to walking, climbing, balancing, kneeling, and standing.
• Must be able to lift 50 lb.
• Knowledge and skill in the use of Microsoft Office suite products, such as Word, Excel, and Outlook, is required.
• Advanced working knowledge of mathematical functions is required.
• Must be able to work nights and/or weekends as required by project workload/staffing with fluctuating hours, if needs be on any assigned project within the limits of Division 9.
• Safety-toed shoes required.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge and understanding of NCDOT highway and bridge construction
• Knowledge in understanding contracts, plans, standards and specifications
• Experience in sampling and testing of materials to evaluate acceptance
• Working knowledge and skill in the use of computer equipment, software and mathematical functions
• Working knowledge of pay record book entries and material received reports
• Experience with iPads/tablets, HiCAMS, and SharePlus/SharePoint is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administering construction contracts via construction inspection and, if needed, stakeout.
• Serve as lead project inspector on small to intermediate-sized projects as needed.
• Performance of standardized and non–standardized tests of various materials for acceptance in accordance with contract documents and incorporated specifications and requirements.
• Assist in supervision of lower-level technicians and CEI personnel, as well as help in the coordination of work assignments.
• Proficient in record keeping.
• Obtain and maintain certifications required to perform material sampling and testing.
• Writing diaries and reports on project operations, completing various material reports, documenting pay records, performing construction calculations, and computer/iPad entry of reports/data.
• Establish and maintain positive lines of communication between other technicians, engineers, contractors, and the public.
• Apply safety philosophy and program to all operations.
• Legally operate a motor vehicle.

What This Job Offers

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