Engineering Technician I

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

This is a repost. Previous applicants must reapply to be considered.

This position is located at the Nash County Maintenance Yard.

• This entry level Engineering Technician position will support higher level technicians or engineers in preparing plans, documents, estimates, and contracts.

• In this position you will perform field investigations for maintenance contracts, organize and maintain as built, and road files; perform construction estimates and assist the County Maintenance Engineer in review of encroachment, and driveway permit submittals.

You do not have to have a degree to qualify for this position. Applicants with at least two years of related experience are highly encouraged to apply.

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

• Knowledge of standards and specifications and plan reading experience
• Experience working independently conducting inspections for compliance of contracts, driveway permits, encroachments.
• Experience planning, developing, scheduling, tracking and completing projects independently or with limited supervision.
• Knowledge and skill in the use of computer equipment, iPad and software

Must possess communications skills to provide telephone and on-site technical assistance to on-site inspectors, developers, contractors, engineers and general public. Ability to review and interpret construction plans, contract provisions, standard specifications and inspection procedures. Ability to communicate well with the general public and co-workers, knowledge of mathematical functions including algebra, geometry and trigonometry is required. Skill in the use of surveying equipment, basic office equipment, drafting equipment, and computer programs (Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, MicroStation). May require work during non-traditional work hours, including nights, weekends, holidays and times of emergency. Operate State vehicle. Safety Toe Shoes Required.

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 Civil Engineering Technology, Survey Technology or assigned discipline 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 when the trainee has obtained the necessary additional education and experience to fully meet the minimum qualifications as outlined in the classification specification.

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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.