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16 Jan 2025

Full-Time Engineering Technician – Entry Level!

NC Department of Transportation – Posted by Dan –  Fayetteville, North Carolina, United States

Job Description

How to Apply
You must apply at https://tinyurl.com/2vrk9hyn by January 24.
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The Challenge
We’re looking for an entry-level Engineering Technician to join our District 2 team.
 
In this role, you will:
    • Perform routine inspections on contractor construction projects to ensure compliance with contract plans, specifications, and standard drawings.  The majority of your work will consist of inspection duties for driveway permits, encroachments, and District-administered contracts.
    • Maintain daily pay records and diaries in accordance with NCDOT Standards and Specifications.
    • Prepare documentation for preparation of pay estimates to the contractor (District contracts only).
    • Ensure all materials used in the project are sampled/tested per NCDOT guidelines.
    • Monitor project subcontractors to ensure adequate Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation per the contract.
    • Assist contractors and other technicians in interpreting plans, contracts, and specifications.
    • Serve as liaison between contractors and NCDOT and between NCDOT and the public.
    • Perform entry-level materials samplings, testing and inspections.
    • Accurately maintain daily records of work accomplished.
What You Bring
    • Ability to attain NCDOT certifications for asphalt roadway paving, concrete testing, density, Aggregate and Borrow Pit sampling, and other certification as required/needed.
    • Experience planning, developing, scheduling, tracking, and completing projects independently or with limited supervision.
    • Experience applying engineering concepts to solve complex problems.
    • Experience maintaining standard daily records and reports.
    • Computer knowledge and skills using computer equipment, iPad, and software.
    • Knowledge and understanding of the general concepts, practices, and theories used in construction, construction inspection, construction surveying, highway construction, and design.
    • You promote a safe working environment and apply a safety philosophy and program to all operations.
    • Ability to conduct routine inspections for compliance with contract agreements, standard/codes, and specifications.  
    • Ability to withstand extreme weather and terrain conditions while performing duties.
    • Ability to work in close proximity of high volumes of traffic and heavy construction equipment.
    • Communications skills to communicate effectively with coworkers, management, and the public.
    • Strong math skills in Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry.
    • Ability to read and interpret construction plans, contract provisions, specifications, and inspection procedures.
    • Ability to safely drive a state vehicle.
    • Safety toe shoes.
Education & Experience
    • Associate’s degree in Civil Engineering Technology, Survey Technology, or a related curriculum; or
    • An equivalent combination of training and experience.
Questions?
Call me: Sharon Hughes at (910) 364-0601.
Connect me to NCDOT Careers: https://linkedin.com/in/ncdot-careers
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How to Apply

You MUST apply at  https://tinyurl.com/2vrk9hyn

Job Categories: Equal Opportunities. Job Types: Full-Time. Job Tags: Award Winning, engineering, Entry Level, Government, great place to work, Living Wage Employer, ncdot, Public Sector, technician, and Veteran Friendly. Salaries: 60,000 - 80,000.

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