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Engineering Technician I

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Engineering Technician I

Salary

$35,984.00 - $62,971.00 Annually

Location

Columbus County, NC

Job Type

Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

25-08796

Department

Dept of Transportation

Division

State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

Opening Date

07/24/2025

Closing Date

8/1/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Class Title

Engineering Technician I

Position Number

60018474

Section

NCDOT - Division 6 – Whiteville RE Office

Salary Grade

NC07

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Description of Work

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

This is a repost. Previous applicants must reapply to be considered.

This posting is intended to fill a total of (2) two Engineering Technician I positions: 60018474, and 60018475. You only need to apply once to be considered for both positions

This position is based in the Columbus County Whiteville Resident’s Office. This is an Engineering Technician I position that supports higher level technicians and engineers in functional areas such as construction inspection, surveying, materials sampling, testing, and construction traffic control. Work functions may include entering specific project information into Sharepoint/Shareplus. Position duties include the performance of a wide variety of standardized and non-standardized tests and assignments in compiling, analyzing, computing, editing, and processing field data. Work may include other duties and responsibilities as assigned. The candidate may have to work nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours as necessary. Possess knowledge and understanding of general concepts and practices used in highway construction and design. Ability to conduct routine inspections for compliance with contract agreements, standard/codes, and specifications. Perform entry level materials sampling, testing and inspection. Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, management, and general public. Knowledge of mathematics (Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry). Ability to read and interpret construction plans, contract provisions, specifications, and inspection procedures. Accurately maintain daily records of work accomplished. Apply safety philosophy and program to all operations.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

Management prefers the following:

+ Knowledge of standards and specifications and plan reading experience.

+ Experience maintaining standard daily records and reports.

+ 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:

Promote safe working environment. Ability to withstand extreme weather and terrain conditions while performing duties. Ability to work in close proximity of high volumes of traffic and heavy construction equipment The candidate needs to be proficient in record keeping. The employee must be able to obtain and maintain certifications needed to perform material sampling and testing related to this position . The selected candidate will be expected to legally operate a motor vehicle. Safety toe shoes required.

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 Civil Engineering Technology, Survey Technology or assigned discipline from an appropriately accredited institution, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

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 and experience to fully meet the minimum qualifications as outlined in the classification specification.

Supplemental and Contact Information

Becky S. White (910) 788-5300

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 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 knowledge of standards and specifications and plan reading experience?

+ None

+ Basic

+ Intermediate

+ Thorough

04

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

05

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

+ None

+ Less than 1 Year

+ 1 - 2 Years

+ 2 - 3 Years

+ 3 or More Years

06

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

07

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

+ None

+ Basic

+ Intermediate

+ Thorough

08

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

09

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

+ None

+ Basic

+ Intermediate

+ Thorough

10

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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Employer

State of North Carolina

Website

http://www.ncdot.gov/

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