Engineering Technician III - Lexington Construction

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February 13, 2026 (16 days left to apply) job requisition :
JR-107840
** Agency
* * Dept of Transportation
** Division
* * State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys
** Job Classification Title
** Engineering Technician III (S)
** Position Number
**** Grade
* * NC11

It’s the mission of the NC Department of Transportation to connect people, products and places safely and efficiently with customer focus, accountability, and environmental sensitivity to enhance the economy and vitality of North Carolina. We encourage you to consider joining NCDOT where our work not only serves the citizens of North Carolina but has an impact on our world through all modes of transportation.
** Description of Work
** This posting is for an Engineering Technician III position in the Lexington Construction Office. This advanced level position will serve as a senior project roadway/structure inspector and will support higher level engineers in the administration of highway construction contracts. Job duties include monitoring contractors’ daily operations and performing and/or reviewing test reports to ensure that all work and materials conform to specifications, plans, and contract documents.

This position will perform contract administration duties such as pay record entry/review, materials-received reports, certified payroll review, daily diary review, as-constructed plans preparation, and monthly quantity verification prior to estimate payment. This position will resolve daily constructability issues and troubleshoots problems to mitigate delays to project delivery; assist other department personnel and contract forces in utility relocation efforts by inspecting and tracking relocation work;

anticipate contractual problems and advise engineering staff of the need for plan revisions, supplemental agreements, or other contract adjustments to improve safety, timely delivery, and/or quality of delivered project; monitor contractor’s operations to ensure compliance with subcontract agreements and with the contract DBE requirements; ensure compliance with NC Sedimentation and Pollution Control Act, and that all work performed in permitted areas is done in accordance with permits;

direct and schedule the work of junior technicians in staking out and inspecting every phase of a construction project to ensure it is built according to contract documents in a timely and cost-effective manner; manage all aspects of assigned construction projects with limited supervision from higher level engineers. This position will also be directly involved with the leadership, management, counseling, and training of junior technicians, both Department and CEI.

The applicant is expected to effectively communicate and coordinate work with contractors, subcontractors, utility owners, and property owners to minimize delays and disturbances while maximizing progress of the projects. POS #   The duties of this position will also include the following:
Ability to establish and maintain positive lines of communication between other technicians, engineers, contractors, and the public. Should be able to effectively communicate in a clear, concise, organized, and persuasive manner, both orally and in writing. Ability to make independent decisions using sound engineering judgement. Knowledge and skill in the use of Microsoft Office suite products, such as Word, Excel, and Outlook, is required.

Experience with iPads/tablets, HiCAMS, and Share Plus/SharePoint is highly preferred. Advanced working knowledge of mathematical functions is required.
** Knowledge

Skills and Abilities

/Management Preferences
** Salary Grade and Salary Range: NC11 / $43,738 – $76,542
** Management prefers applicants with the following:
*** Experience analyzing and interpreting highway construction plans.
* Experience applying engineering concepts to solve complex problems.
* Experience with mathematical functions including algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.
* Experience planning,…