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Engineering Technician III

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Engineering Technician III

Salary

$43,738.00 - $76,542.00 Annually

Location

Durham County, NC

Job Type

Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

25-08275

Department

Dept of Transportation

Division

State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

Opening Date

07/09/2025

Closing Date

7/29/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Class Title

Engineering Technician III

Position Number

60019408

Section

Division 5 / Traffic Services

Salary Grade

NC11

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Description of Work

This Engineering Technician III position provides documentation and field work to support engineering practices and principals for decision making in Division 5. This position is responsible for assessing crash data to address safety concerns. Other duties include preparation and administration of various purchase order contracts and assisting with collecting data for traffic speed studies, various sign requests and field information for signal requests. This position will also be responsible for responding to the concerns of citizens and other governmental departments in a timely manner. Applicant will be responsible for conducting routine inspections for compliance involving purchase order contracts. Applicant is expected to program, deploy, and download electronic traffic data collectors and is expected to work independently with minimal supervision. Must have excellent oral and written communication skills to communicate with contractors, the general public, and other government agencies. Must have the ability to work outside for extended periods in variable weather conditions on uneven terrain. Applicant may be required to work at any time, including nights and weekends, and holidays. Applicant may be assigned other work and responsibilities as necessary to support the goals and objectives of the unit. Position is responsible for GIS data collection, maintenance and management. Must be able to legally operate a motor vehicle. Safety toe shoes are required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

Management prefers the following:

+ Experience applying engineering concepts to solve complex problems

+ Experience with maintaining detailed records; experience with analyzing findings and recommending corrective actions.

+ Experience with NCDOT design guidelines and engineering software applications is essential

+ Knowledge of both maintenance and construction operations within NCDOT

+ Experience with effectively using verbal and nonverbal skills to express complex technical and/or program concepts and related facts in a clear, concise, organized and persuasive manner.

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 and three (3) years of progressive technician level experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Supplemental and Contact Information

Mark Santiago at 919-536-4000

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

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 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

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 experience applying engineering concepts to solve complex problems?

+ None

+ Less Than 1 Year

+ 1 - 2 Years

+ 2 - 3 Years

+ 3 or More Years

04

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

05

Which of the following best describes your level of experience with maintaining detailed records, analyzing findings and recommending corrective actions?

+ None

+ Less Than 1 Year

+ 1 - 2 Years

+ 2 - 3 Years

+ 3 or More Years

06

Explain how you have experience maintaining detailed records, analyzing findings and recommending corrective actions.

07

Which of the following best describes your level of experience with NCDOT design guidelines and engineering software applications?

+ None

+ Less Than 1 Year

+ 1 - 2 Years

+ 2 - 3 Years

+ 3 or More Years

08

Explain how you have experience with NCDOT design guidelines and engineering software applications.

09

Which of the following best describes your level of knowledge of both maintenance and construction operations within NCDOT?

+ None

+ Basic

+ Intermediate

+ Thorough

10

Explain how you have knowledge of both maintenance and construction operations within NCDOT.

11

Which of the following best describes your level of experience with effectively using verbal and nonverbal skills to express complex technical and/or program concepts and related facts in a clear, concise, organized and persuasive manner?

+ None

+ Less than 1 Year

+ 1 - 2 Years

+ 2 - 3 Years

+ 3 or More Years

12

Explain how you have experience with effectively using verbal and nonverbal skills to express complex technical and/or program concepts and related facts in a clear, concise, organized and persuasive manner.

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Employer

State of North Carolina

Website

http://www.ncdot.gov/

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