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Engineering Technician I

Salary

$35,984.00 - $62,971.00 Annually

Location

Davidson County, NC

Job Type

Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

25-08608

Department

Dept of Transportation

Division

State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

Opening Date

07/09/2025

Closing Date

7/25/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Class Title

Engineering Technician I

Position Number

60021026

Section

9/Lexington Construction

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.

This posting is for an Engineering Technician I position in the Lexington Construction Resident Engineer’s Office. This position performs technical duties, while supporting engineers and other professionals in areas such as construction inspection, materials testing, project surveying, and program/regulatory compliance. Work functions may include inspection for compliance with contract documents, standards, and specifications, testing of materials, review of plans, analysis of engineering related data, and construction surveying/layout. Daily duties will include composing diaries of project operations, completing various material reports, performing construction calculations, documenting pay records, and computer/iPad entry. This position will also assist in all aspects of office engineering and assist the Resident Engineer. POS # 60021026

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

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

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

+ Experience maintaining standard daily records and reports.

+ Experience working in a team environment to complete assignments.

+ Knowledge of standards and specifications and plan reading experience.

Additional Expectations:

Must be able to communicate effectively with co-workers, contractors, and the general public. Ability to work safely in both office and outside environments with exposure to hazards on construction sites including heights, highway traffic, 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, standing, and able to lift 50 pounds. Must apply safety philosophy and safety program to all operations. Employee may be required to work in varying weather and temperature conditions and may need to work at night, weekends, holidays, and extended hours as required to resolve project issues within the Division.

Safety-toed shoes required.

The selected applicant will be expected to legally operate a motor vehicle.

Offer of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of NCDOT post offer employment evaluation.

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 electronics from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of experience in the repair and maintenance of a variety of specialized electronic devices, preferably including some responsibility for circuit modification; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Based on the nature of work performed, may require appropriate licensure by the governing board or commission.

If there are no qualified candidates remaining in the applicant pool who meet the minimum Education and Experience or Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities required for the position, the agency may consider for this position, a trainee who does not meet the minimum requirements. Salary for a trainee may be set at a lower level than the classification salary range and recruitment range that is listed in the posting with the salary being adjusted up accordingly when the trainee has obtained the necessary additional education to fully meet the minimum qualifications as outlined in the classification specification.

Supplemental and Contact Information

Kayla Lay 336-867-6230 [email protected]

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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I understand in order to be qualified for this position, the description of my work experience must clearly reflect the required education and experience. 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

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?

+ Yes

+ No

03

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

04

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

05

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

06

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

07

Which of the following best describes your level of experience maintaining standard daily records and reports?

+ None

+ Less than 1 Year

+ 1 - 2 Years

+ 2 - 3 Years

+ 3 or More Years

08

Explain how you have experience maintaining standard daily records and reports.

09

Which 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

10

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

11

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

+ None

+ Basic

+ Intermediate

+ Thorough

12

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

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State of North Carolina

Website

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