Engineering Technician III Position Available In Forsyth, North Carolina

Engineering Technician III State of North Carolina – Dept of Transportation – 2.0 Forsyth County, NC Job Details Full-time $43,738 – $76,542 a year 10 hours ago Benefits Paid parental leave Health insurance Parental leave Retirement plan Qualifications Microsoft Word Civil Engineering Technology Trigonometry Civil engineering Microsoft Excel Microsoft Outlook Customer service Writing skills Microsoft Office 3 years Geometry SharePoint Construction Senior level Associate’s degree Civil Engineering Full Job Description Description of Work This is a repost, all previous applicants must reapply to be considered. This position with NCDOT offers full State Benefits , competitive salaries and many career development opportunities. This posting is for an Engineering Technician III position in the Winston Salem 1 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 but are not limited to: Monitoring contractor’s daily operations and performing and/or reviewing test reports to ensure that all work and materials conform to specifications, plans, and contract documents. The selected applicant 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. Additional duties include resolving daily constructability issues and troubleshooting problems to mitigate delays to project delivery. Assists other Department personnel and contract forces in utility relocation efforts by inspecting and tracking relocation work. Anticipates contractual problems and advises 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 contract DBE requirements. This position will monitor compliance with NC Sedimentation and Pollution Control Act, and ensure all work performed in permitted areas is done in accordance to said permits. May 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. Manages 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, within both the Department and CEI. Effectively communicates and coordinates work with contractors, subcontractors, utility owners, and property owners to minimize delays and disturbances while maximizing progress of the projects. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies Applicants must submit an application that clearly reflects work experience that demonstrates 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, developing, scheduling, tracking, and completing projects independently or with limited supervision Customer service experience related to resolving problems that involve explaining complicated engineering concepts to various customer groups

Additional Expectations:

Ability to establish and maintain positive and effective 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. Ability to work safely in an outside environment with exposure to hazards on construction sites including heights, highway traffic, weather extremes, and traversing rough terrain in evaluating highway construction. Must be able to perform moderate physical activity including but not limited to walking, climbing, balancing, kneeling, and standing. Must be able to lift 50 lb. Ability to apply knowledge and skill in the use of Microsoft Office suite products, such as Word, Excel, and Outlook. Experience with iPads/tablets, HiCAMS, and SharePlus/SharePoint is highly preferred. Advanced working knowledge of mathematical functions is required. Must be able to work nights and/or weekends as required by project workload/staffing with fluctuating hours, if needs be on any assigned project within the limits of Division 9. Must apply safety philosophy and program to all operations. Safety shoes are required. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements 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’s degree in Civil Engineering Technology, Survey Technology or assigned discipline from an appropriately accredited institution and three (3) years of progressive technician level experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Supplemental and Contact Information Amarah Davis at 336-747-7800 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.

NOTE:

For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.

For permanent and time-limited appointments:

Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.