Engineering Technician III - Utility

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

• Salary Grade NC11 Recruitment Range $43,738 - $76,542

The employee in this position will serve as an Engineering Technician III in the Division 8 Utility Unit located in the Carthage Division 8 Office. The position will assist with utility inspections and will be responsible for all utility field relocations once the agreements are authorized and completed. Duties include coordinating utility relocation schedules, completing daily dairies, and additional duties/responsibilities as assigned by the Division Utility Engineer. The person hired into this position should have the ability to apply engineering concepts to solve complex problems and be able to perform computer/iPad data entry. Must be able to work 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 and carry at least 50 pounds and traverse rough terrain. Work may include nights, weekends, and holidays.

Management prefers applicants with the following:

• Experience in performing inspection of utility relocation and/or construction as part of highway projects and/or utility encroachments
• Experience in reading and interpreting highway construction plans and cross sections and/or utility relocations
• Experience in communicating effectively with the general public, contractors, utility owners and other Department units
• Experience in overseeing multiple projects simultaneously and completing assignments within specified time requirements
• Experience planning, developing, scheduling, tracking, and completing projects independently or with limited supervision

Additional Expectations:

Selected applicant will be expected to legally operate a motor vehicle. 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 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.

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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.