Engineering Technician II

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

Internal Posting

• Only temporary or permanent North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) employees in a temporary full-time, temporary part-time, permanent full-time, permanent part-time, probationary, trainee, or time-limited position or a layoff candidate with the NC Department of Transportation eligible for RIF priority reemployment consideration as described by General Statute (GS) 126 (State Personnel Act) may apply.

This intermediate level position serves as an inspector/surveyor on roadway and structure projects, supporting engineers in the administration of highway construction. Monitors contractor's daily operations and performs and/or reviews tests reports to ensure that all work and materials conform to specifications, plans and contractual provisions.

Works with other technicians, including Department employees and contract construction inspectors. Resolves daily constructability issues and trouble shoots problems to mitigate delays to contractor's progress.  Monitors utility relocation efforts by providing survey alignment/layout of proposed roadway/structure improvements, daily inspecting, and tracking relocation work.

 Anticipates contractual problems and advises supervisor of the need for plan revisions, supplemental agreements, or other contract adjustments to improve safety, timely delivery and/or quality of delivered product.  Monitors contractor's operations to ensure compliance with the specifications, plans, contractual provisions, subcontractor agreements, and the contract DBE requirements.  Ensures compliance with NC Sedimentation and Pollution Control Act, and that all work performed in permitted areas are done in accordance with the permits.

Effectively communicates and coordinates work with contractors, subcontractors, utility owners, and property owners to minimize delays and disturbances while maximizing progress of the projects.  Applicants must submit an application that clearly reflects work experience that demonstrates the following:

• Experience in 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 and legible records and reports, including computer/iPad data entry.

• Experience in sampling and testing of materials to evaluate acceptance.

• Demonstrated ability to lead co-workers on assigned tasks.

Additional Expectations:

Knowledge and understanding of general concepts, practices, and theories used in construction inspection and surveying.    General knowledge in mathematics and ability to use a calculator to perform basic calculations.

Ability to establish and maintain positive lines of communication between other technicians, engineers, contractors, and the public.  Ability to serve as survey crew member and assist with project stakeout. Should be able to effectively communicate in a clear, concise, organized, and persuasive manner.

 Ability to work safely in an outside environment with exposure to hazards on construction sites including heights, highway traffic, 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 lbs.

 Must be able to work nights and weekends as required, to any assigned project within the Division.  Must apply safety philosophy and program to all operations.  Safety toe shoes required.

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

Supplemental Contact Information (Include Name, Telephone Number and/or email address):   Kathy Rivenbark

• 910-682-5100