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Engineering Technician III

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Engineering Technician III

Salary

$43,738.00 - $76,542.00 Annually

Location

Stanly County, NC

Job Type

Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

25-09278

Department

Dept of Transportation

Division

State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

Opening Date

07/31/2025

Closing Date

8/6/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Class Title

Engineering Technician III

Position Number

60021457

Section

10 / Traffic Services

Salary Grade

NC11

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Description of Work

•Internal Posting-Only temporary or permanent NCDOT employees or layoff candidates with the NC Department of Transportation eligible for RIF priority reemployment consideration as described by GS 126May Apply”

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

This position will report to the Assistant Division Traffic Engineer within the Division 10 area and is responsible for overseeing the Division blanket signal contract, reviewing plans related to the contract, and attending pre-construction meetings related to signals and timing. This position will be responsible for overseeing and inspecting signal and roadway lighting contracts as well as maintaining our communication equipment, timing isolated signals and conducting intersection evaluations. Will also assist higher level technicians and engineers in functional areas such as construction inspection, surveying, material sampling and testing, and construction traffic control. Employee must be able to obtain and maintain certifications required to perform material sampling and testing.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

Management prefers applicants with the following:

+ Experience applying engineering concepts to solve complex problems

+ Demonstrated ability to read, interpret and produce engineering plans and specifications

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

+ Knowledge of both maintenance and construction operations within NCDOT is preferred because this position will assist with various projects of broad scope

+ Skill in use of survey equipment and skill in the use of office equipment such as calculators, and personal computers

Additional Expectations:

Employee will serve as inspector for moderate to complex projects and must have the ability to perform mid to upper-level technical work in performing sampling, testing, and inspection duties to determine compliance with contract, plans, and specifications. Employee will be required to have a close visual acuity to use testing equipment, read plan details, make accurate field measurements, and inspect roadway, signal and lighting components. Applicant will be required to exercise appropriate decision making and judgment. Position requires ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing with personnel such as DOT engineers and technicians, contractors, utility company representatives, and environmental agencies. Employee may be exposed to high traffic volumes. Safety toe shoes required.

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

Supplemental Contact Information: Melody M. Eudy, 704-983-4400 or [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

Do you currently work for the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) in a temporary full-time, temporary part-time, permanent full-time, permanent part-time, probationary, trainee, or time-limited position or are you a layoff candidate with the NC Department of Transportation eligible for RIF priority reemployment consideration as described by General Statute (GS) 126 (State Personnel Act)?]

+ Yes

+ No

04

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

05

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

06

Which of the following best describes the level of ability you have demonstrated reading, interpreting and producing engineering plans and specifications?

+ None

+ Basic

+ Intermediate

+ Thorough

07

Explain how you have demonstrated you have the ability to read, interpret and produce engineering plans and specifications.

08

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

09

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

10

Which of the following best describes your level of knowledge of both maintenance and construction operations within NCDOT is preferred because this position will assist with various projects of broad scope?

+ None

+ Basic

+ Intermediate

+ Thorough

11

Explain how you have knowledge of both maintenance and construction operations within NCDOT is preferred because this position will assist with various projects of broad scope.

12

Which of the following best describes your level of skill in the use of survey equipment and skill in the use of office equipment such as calculators, and personal computers?

+ None

+ Basic

+ Intermediate

+ Thorough

13

Explain how you have the skill in the use of survey equipment and skill in the use of office equipment such as calculators, and personal computers.

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Employer

State of North Carolina

Website

http://www.ncdot.gov/

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