Engineering Technician - Division​/District

Position: Engineering Technician I - Division 1 / District 1
## Engineering Technician I - Division 1 / District 1

Apply:
Pasquotank County, NC:
Full time:
Posted 4 Days Ago:
End Date:
October 20, 2026 (9 days left to apply):
JR-125622
** Agency
* * Dept of Transportation
** Division
* * State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys
** Job Classification Title
** Engineering Technician I (S)
** Position Number
**** Grade
* * NC07
* * About Us
** 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
** Please note that all positions close at 12:00 AM on the posted closing date. You must apply by 11:59 PM prior to the posted closing date.
This is an Engineering Technician I position based in the Division 1 / District 1 Field office located in Elizabeth City, NC. This position will support higher level technicians and engineers in functional areas such as construction inspection, surveying, materials sampling, testing, and construction traffic control. Work functions may include entering specific project information into Sharepoint/Shareplus. Position duties include the performance of a wide variety of standardized and non-standardized tests and assignments in compiling, analyzing, computing, editing, and processing field data.

The employee in this position must be proficient in record keeping and obtain / maintain certifications needed to perform material sampling and testing related to this position. Work may include other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Additionally, the employee in this position must be able to perform a full range of calculations / computations and may be required to work nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours as necessary.
The employee in this position must be able to legally operate a motor vehicle. The employee may be assigned to work on the survey party and perform surveying task as assigned or may be assigned to inspect roadway and bridge projects, all in accordance with established policies and procedures. The employee will be required to have a close visual acuity to use testing instruments, to read plan details, to make accurate field measurements, and to inspect roadway and structure components.

Applicants must have the ability to perform entry level technical work in a specific materials area or perform sampling, testing and inspection duties to determine specifications. The employee in this position may be exposed to high traffic volumes, work at heights over water or traffic, and will be required to climb on the substructure and superstructure of bridges. Additionally, the employee will be expected to work outside in various types of weather, terrain, and hours.

The employee must be able to lift 50 lbs. The selected applicant will be required to attend, pass, and maintain certifications to include QMS Asphalt and Concrete Testing certifications. Safety toe shoes will also be required for this position.
Offer of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of NCDOT post offer employment evaluation.

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/Management Preferences
** Salary Grade:
** NC07
* * Salary Range: **$37,377 - $65,408*
* ** Management prefers applicants with the following:
*** Experience planning, developing, scheduling, tracking, and completing projects independently or with limited supervision
* Experience applying engineering concepts to solve complex problems
* Experience in maintaining neat, legible, and accurate records and reports
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