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Engineering Technician III

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Engineering Technician III

Salary

$43,738.00 - $76,542.00 Annually

Location

Cumberland County, NC

Job Type

Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

25-10523

Department

Dept of Transportation

Division

State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

Opening Date

09/09/2025

Closing Date

9/22/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Class Title

Engineering Technician III

Position Number

60018480

Section

NCDOT - Division 6 – Const. District II / Southern Ave

Salary Grade

NC11

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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 Engineering Technician III is located in the Division 6 District II Southern Ave Resident Engineer’s Office and is an advanced level position. This position will maintain appropriate project records/reports. Perform necessary surveying and inspection calculations. Also requires familiarization with reading plans, contract specifications and applicable standards. Perform a variety of office assignments such as checking pay records, haul tickets, force account, contractor’s payroll, material received and estimate with use of calculator and computer. May serve as a lead project inspector for larger roadway and larger structure projects, conducting independent inspections on various construction operations using plans, contracts, standards, specifications, etc. and a variety of material testing devices to ensure compliance with project requirements. Supervises and trains lower-level employees. Employee will be subject to hazards on highway construction sites.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

Management prefers applicants with the following:

+ Experience planning, developing, scheduling, tracking, and completing projects independently or with limited supervision.

+ Customer service experience related to resolving problems that involve explaining complicated engineering concepts to various customer groups.

+ Experience applying engineering concepts to solve complex problems.

+ Experience working in a team environment to complete assignments.

+ Computer experience including office software and drafting software.

Additional Expectations:

Evaluate and apply engineering judgement to construction plans, contract provisions, and inspection procedures. Ability to perform independent complex inspections, maintain detailed records and perform sampling and testing in accordance with established guidelines. Ability to operate survey equipment, computer terminals and drafting instruments and considerable knowledge of mathematical functions. Skills in uses of office equipment; calculators and computers. Ability to read, interpret construction plans, contract provisions, specifications and inspection procedures, good communicative ability, and supervisory ability. Train, coordinate and supervise subordinate employees. Communicate, establish, and work in an outside environment including exposure to hazards on construction sites including heights, highway traffic, lifting heavy objects and traversing rough terrain in evaluation highway construction. Must be able to work nights and weekends as required. Apply safety philosophy and program to all operations. Must be able to legally drive a state 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 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

Angie Evans (910) 364-0608

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 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

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 planning, developing, scheduling, tracking, and completing projects independently or with limited supervision?

+ None

+ Less than 1 Year

+ 1 - 2 Years

+ 2 - 3 Years

+ 3 or More Years

04

Explain how you have experience planning, developing, scheduling, tracking, and completing projects independently or with limited supervision.

05

Which of the following best describes your level of customer service experience related to resolving problems that involve explaining complicated engineering concepts to various customer groups?

+ None

+ Less than 1 Year

+ 1 - 2 Years

+ 2 - 3 Years

+ 3 or More Years

06

Explain how you have experience in customer service related to resolving problems that involve explaining complicated engineering concepts to various customer groups.

07

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

08

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

09

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

10

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

11

Which of the following best describes your level of computer experience including office software and drafting software?

+ None

+ Less than 1 Year

+ 1 - 2 Years

+ 2 - 3 Years

+ 3 or More Years

12

Explain how you have computer experience including office software and drafting software.

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State of North Carolina

Website

http://www.ncdot.gov/

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