Engineering Technician Ii - Weaverville Construction

Description of Work

This position with NCDOT offers full State Benefits , competitive salaries and many career development opportunities.

This intermediate-level technician position in the Weaverville Resident Engineer’s office serves as a project inspector on roadway and structure projects, supporting higher level technicians and engineers in the administration of construction contracts. Position is responsible for monitoring contractor’s daily operations to ensure compliance with the contract, plans, and specifications. Specific duties will include but are not limited to observing and documenting the contractor’s operations, making measurements and calculations of pay quantities, and performing standardized material sampling and testing. Employees may be expected to either work independently or as part of a larger team of Department employees and consultant inspectors. Position will also ensure compliance with both NCDOT and external environmental agency erosion control and permit requirements. Employees must be able to obtain and maintain certifications required to perform material sampling and testing.

Employees will be expected to communicate effectively with co-workers, contractors, and the public, apply math skills such as basic algebra, geometry, and trigonometry, need close visual acuity to use testing equipment, read plan details, make accurate field measurements, and inspect roadway and structure components. Employees may be expected to exercise limited decision making and judgement. Employees will be expected to apply Department safety standards and program to operations. Workers may be exposed to hazards including construction equipment, high traffic volumes, and heights over water or traffic. Employees will be expected to work outside in varying temperature and weather conditions. Work may include other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

Applicants must submit an application that clearly reflects work experience that demonstrates the following:

• Knowledge and understanding of NCDOT highway and bridge construction.
• Knowledge in understanding contracts, plans, standards, and specifications.
• Experience in sampling and testing materials to evaluate acceptance.
• 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.

Additional Expectations:

Employee will be expected to perform moderate physical activity such as standing, walking, climbing, kneeling, and be able to lift 50 pounds. Employee may need to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required for any assigned project in Division 13. Duties involve legally operating a state-owned vehicle in the daily performance of duties. Safety toe shoes are needed for this position.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

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 oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for detail.

Associate 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.

Supplemental and Contact Information

For additional information, contact Denise Shelton at (828) 658-7030.

Applicants must meet both the minimum requirements and all posted Knowledge, Skills and Ability requirements to be considered Qualified for the position. It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application.

NCDOT will not accept “See Attached” or “See Resume” in lieu of education and work experience completed on the application. If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the posting date will be accepted.