Description of Work

This position with NCDOT offers full State Benefits , competitive salaries and many career development opportunities. 

  • Salary Grade – NC09****Recruitment Range $38,516 - $67,404

Positions 60019614 and 60019579 will be filled from this posting. You only have to apply once to be considered for all positions.

This is an Engineering Technician II position located in the Youngsville Resident Engineer’s Office that supports higher level technicians and engineers in functional areas such as construction inspection, surveying, materials sampling, testing, and construction traffic control. Work functions may include inputting of specific project information into HiCAMS system including, but not limited to sampling, material received including bill of materials, pay record quantities including ticket items, densities including both soil and asphalt, verifying final estimate quantities and data with respect to work accomplished on construction projects. 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. Employee must be proficient in record keeping. Employee must be able to obtain and maintain certifications required to perform material sampling and testing related to this position. Work may include other duties and responsibilities as assigned. May be required to work nights, weekends, holidays and extended hours as necessary.

The successful applicant should have the demonstrated ability to supervise the activities of lower-level employees and instruct them to proper work methods. Employee may drive or place survey stakes, operate surveying instruments, cut brush, and run tests on materials, all in accordance with established policies and procedures. The successful applicant may inspect roadway and bridge projects. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

Applicants must submit an application that clearly reflects work experience that demonstrates the following:

  • Knowledge and understanding of NCDOT highway and bridge construction
  • Knowledge in understanding contracts, plans, standards and specification
  • Experience in performing inspection, sampling, and testing of materials (concrete, asphalt density) to ensure compliance with NCDOT specifications
  • Working knowledge of computer equipment (iPads, desktop), software (HiCAMS and SharePoint), and mathematical functions
  • Skill in evaluating and applying engineering judgment to construction plans, contract provisions, and inspection procedures

Additional Expectations:

Must be able to operate a motor vehicle. Ability 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. Employee may be exposed to high traffic volumes, work at heights over water or traffic, and climb on the substructure and superstructure of bridges. Ability to safely perform manual tasks involving the use of bush axes and other tools on steep slopes and rough terrain. Ability to work outside in various types of weather, terrain, and hours. Ability to perform heavy lifting.

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 an applicable area of Engineering Technology, Survey Technology or a related curriculum from an appropriately accredited institution and two (2) years of progressive technician level experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Supplemental and Contact Information

For information contact Corey Campbell at 919-263-6260.

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.

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