engineering technician United States
Job description
Salary Grade: NC07 / Salary Range: $34,936 - $61,137
This posting is for an Engineering Technician I position located in the Matthews Resident Engineer’s Office. This position supports and assists higher level technicians and engineers in functional areas such as construction inspection, surveying, testing, NPDES inspections and construction traffic control. Position will also perform entry-level technical work involving sampling of materials and basic inspection duties to determine adherence to codes/standards by both NCDOT and private contractors. Must be proficient in detailed record keeping. 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. Work may include other duties and responsibilities as assigned. May be required to work nights, weekends, holidays and extended hours as necessary.
Qualified applicants must submit an application that clearly reflects work experience that demonstrates the following:
Experience planning, developing, scheduling, tracking, and completing projects independently or with limited supervision- Experience applying engineering concepts to solve complex problems
- Experience working in a team environment to complete assignments
- Experience in customer service related to resolving problems that involves explaining complicated engineering concepts to various customer groups
- Computer experience including office software and drafting software
The employee must apply the Department’s safety program to operations. The ability to work safely in an outside environment with exposure to hazards present on construction sites including traffic, heights, weather extremes, and traversing rough/uneven terrain is needed. The employee must be able to communicate in a clear, concise manner, both orally and in writing. The employee will need to make independent decisions using sound engineering judgment. The employee must have proficiency using computers and electronic tablets in the record keeping of field data. A general knowledge of surveying methods and procedures is preferred. The employee must be able to perform moderate physical activity such as walking, climbing, kneeling, and standing. Safety toe shoes are required. A valid driver's license is preferred.
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 details.
Associate's degree in an applicable area of Engineering Technology, Survey Technology or a related curriculum from an appropriately accredited institution; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
“If there are no qualified candidates remaining in the applicant pool who meet the minimum Education and Experience or Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required for the position, the agency may consider for this position, a trainee who does not meet the minimum requirements. Salary for a trainee may be set at a lower level than the classification salary range and recruitment range that is listed in the posting with the salary being adjusted up accordingly as the trainee has obtained the necessary additional education and experience to fully meet the minimum qualifications as outlined in the classification specification.”
Applicant 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.
For additional information, contact Pam Aldridge (704) 983-4400
About North Carolina Department of Transportation
CEO: Eric Boyette
Revenue: $1 to $5 billion (USD)
Size: 5001 to 10000 Employees
Type: Government
Website: https://www.ncdot.gov/careers
Year Founded: 1971
