Engineering Technician

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.

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. NCDOT is looking for a highly motivated individual looking for a position with the potential of career advancement. This position will provide all state benefits including paid vacation and sick leave, health insurance, and retirement.

This is an Engineering Technician I position located in the Division 14 Mills River Construction Office involving technical work supporting technicians and engineers in construction inspection, surveying, materials sampling, testing, erosion control, and construction traffic control.

This position requires the performance of a wide variety of standardized and non- standardized tests and assignments in compiling, analyzing, computing, editing, and processing field data. This work involves limited decision making and use of judgment. The successful applicant must perform a full range of calculations and computations. This position is subject to both inside and outside environmental conditions. You must perform a full range of calculations and computations and be proficient in record keeping.

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. 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. Applicant must be able to legally operate a motor vehicle to and from job sites.

• Experience working in a team environment to complete assignments
• Knowledge and skill in the use of computer equipment, iPad and software
• Experience in customer service and interacting with the general public

NC07 $ 37,377-$65,408

• Knowledge and understanding of general concepts, practices, and theories used in construction, construction inspection, and /or construction surveying
• Experience planning, developing, scheduling, tracking and completing projects independently or with limited supervision
• Experience in maintaining neat, legible and accurate records and reports, including computer/iPad data entry

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 the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

• 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…