N.C. Department of Information Technology · 5 hours ago
Engineering Technician III - Lexington Construction
Davidson County, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$44K/yr - $77K/yr
3+ years expThe N.C. Department of Transportation is seeking an Engineering Technician III for the Lexington Construction Office. This advanced level position will serve as a senior project roadway/structure inspector, supporting higher level engineers in the administration of highway construction contracts and ensuring compliance with specifications and regulations.
Information Technology & Services
Responsibilities
Monitoring contractors’ daily operations
Performing and/or reviewing test reports to ensure that all work and materials conform to specifications, plans, and contract documents
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
Resolving daily constructability issues and troubleshooting problems to mitigate delays to project delivery
Assisting other department personnel and contract forces in utility relocation efforts by inspecting and tracking relocation work
Anticipating contractual problems and advising 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
Monitoring contractor’s operations to ensure compliance with subcontract agreements and with the contract DBE requirements
Ensuring compliance with NC Sedimentation and Pollution Control Act, and that all work performed in permitted areas is done in accordance with permits
Directing and scheduling 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
Managing all aspects of assigned construction projects with limited supervision from higher level engineers
Effectively communicating and coordinating work with contractors, subcontractors, utility owners, and property owners to minimize delays and disturbances while maximizing progress of the projects
Establishing and maintaining positive lines of communication between other technicians, engineers, contractors, and the public
Making independent decisions using sound engineering judgement
Using Microsoft Office suite products, such as Word, Excel, and Outlook
Performing moderate physical activity including but not limited to walking, climbing, balancing, kneeling, and standing
Legally operating a motor vehicle
Qualification
Required
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
Ability to establish and maintain positive lines of communication between other technicians, engineers, contractors, and the public
Ability 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
Knowledge and skill in the use of Microsoft Office suite products, such as Word, Excel, and Outlook, is required
Advanced working knowledge of mathematical functions is required
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
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
The selected applicant will be expected to legally operate a motor vehicle
Safety-toed shoes are required
Offer of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of NCDOT post offer employment evaluation
Preferred
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
Company
N.C. Department of Information Technology
The N.C.
1001-5000 employees
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Torre Jessup
Chief Operating Officer
Alysa Kelly
Executive Assistant to Chief Deputy/CIO/Chief Privacy Officer/Director of Enterprise Operations
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