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NEW HIGHER PAY: $34,936 - $61,137

The Challenge

We're looking for an entry-level Engineering Technician to join our Construction Engineering team.

In this role, you will:

• Perform routine inspection on contractor construction projects to ensure compliance with contract plans, specifications, and standard drawings.
• Maintain daily pay records and diaries in accordance with NCDOT Standards and Specifications.
• 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
• Perform labor interviews.
• Perform entry-level materials sampling, testing, and inspections.

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.
• Knowledge of standards and specifications.
• Plan reading experience.
• Experience maintaining standard daily records and reports.
• Computer skills using laptops, iPads, and software.
• Knowledge and understanding of general concepts, practices, and theories used in construction, construction inspection, highway construction, design, and/or construction surveying.
• 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 to high volumes of traffic and heavy construction equipment.
• Communications skills to communicate effectively with co-workers, management, and the public.
• Good math skills in algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans, contract provisions, specifications, and inspection procedures.
• Ability to accurately maintain daily records of work accomplished.
• Ability to safely drive a state vehicle.

Education and 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: Becky Walker at (910) 788-5300.