Engineering Technician II - Statesville Resident

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

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

Position is located in the Statesville Resident Engineers Office. This position serves as a lead project inspector for smaller roadway, structure projects, and/or more complex projects supporting engineers in the administration of highway construction. Monitors contractors daily operations and performs and/or reviews test reports to ensure that all work and materials conform to specifications, plans, and contractual provisions. Will perform contract administration duties such as pay record entry/review, material received reports, certified payroll, haul tickets, as-constructed plans, and monthly estimates including the use of a calculator, computer, and IPAD. Works with other technicians, including Department employees and Contract Construction Inspectors. May supervise and train lower-level technicians. Resolves daily constructability issues and trouble shoots problems to mitigate delays to contractors progress. Monitors utility relocation efforts by inspecting and tracking relocation work. Monitors contractors operations to ensure compliance with subcontract agreements and with the contract DBE/MBE/WBE requirements. Ensures compliance with NC Sedimentation and Pollution Control Act, and that all work performed in permitted areas is 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 with contract administration.
• Knowledge in understanding contracts, plans, standards and specifications.
• Experience in performing inspection, sampling, and testing of materials (concrete, asphalt density) to ensure compliance with NCDOT specifications.
• Working knowledge of computer equipment, (I-pads, desktop), software (HiCams and Share Point) and mathematical functions.
• Experience in maintaining neat, legible and accurate records and reports, including computer/iPad data entry.

Additional Expectations:

Must apply Department safety program to operations. 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. Must be able to communicate in a clear, concise manner, both orally and in writing. Ability to make independent decisions using sound engineering judgement. Experience using computers and electronic tablets. Must be able to perform moderate physical activity such as walking, climbing, kneeling, and standing. Safety toe shoes are needed for this position.

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 Contact Information : Connie Johnson @ ... or ...

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.