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Engineering Technician I

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Engineering Technician I

Salary

$35,984.00 - $62,971.00 Annually

Location

Chowan County, NC

Job Type

Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

25-06436

Department

Dept of Transportation

Division

State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

Opening Date

05/28/2025

Closing Date

6/3/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Class Title

Engineering Technician I

Position Number

60015944

Section

DOH / Division One / Maintenance Operations Support Team

Salary Grade

NC07

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Description of Work

This position with NCDOT offers fullState Benefits (https://oshr.nc.gov/state-employee-resources/benefits) , competitive salaries and many career development opportunities.

The employee will function as an Engineering Technician I that will serve under the Maintenance Operations Support Team. This unit supports the development and delivery of the Highway Maintenance Improvement Program (HMIP), and Interstate Maintenance Projects, facilitates routine and emergency maintenance operations, and manages Division One’s GIS initiatives and inventories. This unit also works with engineering firms, embedded CEI staff, and DOT staff to develop resurfacing and preservation contracts, ADA improvements, guardrail installation and improvement projects, spot safety projects, and annual needs contracts.

The employee in this position will assist in collecting and analyzing roadway data, generating estimates and plans for roadway improvements, perform field surveys, and record and maintain GIS data. The employee will be expected to communicate with the maintenance, construction, and project development units in Division One with updates for ongoing and planned work. The employee will use collected data and analytics to create various report documents including spreadsheets, maps, and summaries. The employee will assist higher level Technicians and Engineers with other duties as instructed.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

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

+ Experience applying engineering concepts to solve complex problems

+ Experience working in a team environment to complete assignments

+ Knowledge of standards and specifications and plan reading experience

+ Knowledge and skill in the use of computer equipment, iPad and software

+ Knowledge and understanding of general concepts, practices, and theories used in construction, construction inspection, and / or construction surveying

Additional Expectations:

The employee will be required to drive a pickup truck, carryall, or automobile. The employee will perform various types of field and office work. Types of field work will include project scoping, project inspection, surveying, drainage studies, and data collection. Types of office work will include utilizing various computer programs to compute calculations, record and analyze data, generate engineer’s estimates, and create plan drawings and maps. The employee will be expected to be capable of performing algebraic and geometric calculations, possess intermediate computer skills, and competently review and retain information from various technical resources, policies, specifications, statutes, etc. The employee will be expected to assist in severe weather and emergency response operations by collecting route condition data, providing coordination between maintenance and contractor staff, and inspecting contractor operations. The employee should possess a strong work ethic and maintain working relations with other employees and the public. The employee should have the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. The employee will be expected to establish positive lines of communication between technicians, engineers, and contractors, and apply safety philosophy and program to all operations. Safety toe shoes will be needed. The employee must have the ability to legally operate a State vehicle.

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, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Supplemental and Contact Information

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.

For additional information, contact Marjorie Eckert at 252.482.1850

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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I understand in order to be qualified for this position, the description of my work experience must clearly reflect the required education and experience, as well as the posted knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position. I have included all of this information within my application. (If you haven't completed the application requirements, please return to your application to finish it before submitting your application.)

+ Yes

+ No

02

Which of the following best describes your level of experience applying engineering concepts to solve complex problems?

+ None

+ Less than 1 year

+ 1 - 2 years

+ 2 - 3 years

+ 3 or more years

03

Explain how you have experience applying engineering concepts to solve complex problems.

04

Which of the following best describes your level of experience working in a team environment to complete assignments?

+ None

+ Less than 1 year

+ 1 - 2 years

+ 2 - 3 years

+ 3 or more years

05

Explain how you have experience working in a team environment to complete assignments.

06

Which of the following best describes your level of knowledge of standards and specifications and plan reading experience?

+ None

+ Basic

+ Intermediate

+ Thorough

07

Explain how you have knowledge of standards and specifications and plan reading experience.

08

Which of the following best describes your level of knowledge and skill in the use of computer equipment, iPad and software?

+ None

+ Basic

+ Intermediate

+ Thorough

09

Explain how you have knowledge and skill in the use of computer equipment, iPad and software.

10

Which of the following best describes your level of knowledge and understanding of general concepts, practices, and theories used in construction, construction inspection, and / or construction surveying?

+ None

+ Basic

+ Intermediate

+ Thorough

11

Explain how you have knowledge and understanding of general concepts, practices, and theories used in construction, construction inspection, and / or construction surveying.

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State of North Carolina

Website

http://www.ncdot.gov/

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