Engineering Technician III - McLeansville Construction

State of North Carolina

19h

About The Position

It’s the mission of the NC Department of Transportation to connect people, products and places safely and efficiently with customer focus, accountability, and environmental sensitivity to enhance the economy and vitality of North Carolina. We encourage you to consider joining NCDOT where our work not only serves the citizens of North Carolina but has an impact on our world through all modes of transportation. 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 McLeansville 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 the use of judgement. Additional Expectations: 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. May be required to work nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours as necessary. The selected applicant will be expected to legally operate a motor vehicle. Safety toe footwear is required for this position. Offer of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of NCDOT post offer employment evaluation.

Requirements

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
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.
May be required to work nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours as necessary.
The selected applicant will be expected to legally operate a motor vehicle.
Safety toe footwear is required for this position.
Offer of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of NCDOT post offer employment evaluation.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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 the use of judgement.