ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN III (MATERIALS) Position Available In Providence, Rhode Island

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN III

(MATERIALS)
Job Details  This listing closes on 6/27/2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada). Employer State of Rhode Island Salary $55,647.00 – $63,746.00 Annually Location Providence, RI Job Type IFPTE Local 400 (DOT) (65) Job Number 5415-10000-2510 Department

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Opening Date 06/18/2025 Closing Date 6/27/2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada) Pay Grade
23A
Classification
Classified
Scheduled Work Days; Hours of Work
Monday – Friday; 7:00AM – 3:30PM
Work Week
Standard 40.0 Hours
Bargaining Union
IFPTE Local 400 (DOT) (65)
Description
Benefits
Questions
Class Definition

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

 To perform moderately complex engineering work in the area of specialization indicated by the title of the class of position; to assist a civil engineer or engineering technician of a higher rank in the supervision of a subordinate staff of engineering technicians in the area of specialization indicated by the title of the class of position; and, to do related work as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the supervision of a civil engineer or engineering technician of a higher rank, involving the exercise of independent judgment in the application of the basic principles of engineering; work is reviewed in process and upon completion for results obtained.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

 Assists a superior in the supervision of a staff of subordinate engineering technicians and/or other personnel assigned to assist Illustrative Examples of Work Performed Under supervision, in the area of specialization indicated in the title of the class of position:

Materials:

To assist a civil engineer or an engineering technician of higher rank in the supervision of a staff of subordinate Engineering Technicians engaged in materials testing activities. To take and test samples of aggregates, mixes, asphalt, steel and other materials used in highway or bridge construction. To prepare materials test reports; to assist in reviewing the work of Engineering Technicians of lower rank, stationed at materials plants, construction projects and the central laboratory, or to perform such work as assigned. To assist in conducting materials research. To do related work as required. Required Qualifications for Appointment

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES

A working knowledge of, and the ability to apply the basic principles of civil engineering applicable to the area of specialization indicated in the title of the class of position; a working knowledge in the use of current computer software, such as Microsoft Office; a working knowledge of the basic materials, elements or products commonly used in the area of specialization indicated in the title of the class of position; a working knowledge of, and the ability to apply the basic principles of the systems of measurement applicable to the area of specialization indicated in the title of the class of position; a working knowledge of the field equipment, instruments, techniques and procedures applicable to the area of specialization indicated in the title of the class of position; a working knowledge of the procedures, rules, guidelines and standards used in the area of specialization indicated in the title of the class of position; the ability to read and interpret technical specifications and engineering plans, maps and drawings; the ability to supervise the work of engineering technicians and others engaged in either design and/or construction or maintenance, or materials testing; and related capacities and abilities.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Education:

Graduation from a community college or technical institute, or completion of two years of study in an accredited college including the successful completion of courses in mathematics, construction management, computer-aided drafting, civil engineering technology, and/or structural drafting; and

Experience:

At least three (3) years of employment as an engineering technician in a public agency or in private industry which has provided responsible experience in an area of specialization indicated in the title of the class of position.
Or, any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Must possess and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator’s license as a condition of employment.
2. Must be physically fit to perform assigned duties as evidenced by a physician’s certificate.
3. At the time of appointment and continually thereafter, employees in the Surveyor-In-Training classification must possess a valid certificate from the R.I. Board of Registration for Land Surveyors Supplemental Information Preferred candidate with a background in construction materials testing and/or construction procedures. May be required to work alternate schedules including nights and overtime based on the working being inspected. Employer
State of Rhode Island http://www.apply.ri.gov
Address
One Capitol Hill Providence, Rhode Island, 02908