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Engineering Technician II/Division 11/District 2 Construction Office-Boone

Salary

$39,671.00 - $69,426.00 Annually

Location

Watauga County, NC

Job Type

Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

25-10498

Department

Dept of Transportation

Division

State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

Opening Date

09/09/2025

Closing Date

9/15/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Class Title

Engineering Technician II

Position Number

60021971

Salary Grade

NC09

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+ Benefits

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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 II position located in the Division 11 District Engineer’s Construction office in Watauga County. This position will serve as a project roadway/structure inspector and will support higher level engineers in the administration of highway construction contracts. Job duties include but are not limited to: monitors contractor’s daily operations and perform and/or reviews test reports to ensure that all work and materials conform to specifications, plans, and contract documents. Employee will perform contract administration duties such as pay record entry/review, materials received reports, certified payroll review, daily diary review, as-constructed plans preparation, and monthly quantity verification prior to estimate payment. Employee will resolve daily constructability issues and troubleshoot problems to mitigate delays to project delivery. Employee will assist other Department personnel and contract forces in utility relocation efforts by inspecting and tracking relocation work. Employee will anticipate contractual problems and advise engineering staff of the need for plan revisions, supplemental agreements, or other contract adjustments to improve safety, timely delivery, and/or quality of delivered project. Employee will monitor contractors’ operations to ensure compliance with subcontract agreements and with the contract DBE requirements. Employee will ensure compliance with NC Sedimentation and Pollution Control Act, and that all work performed in permitted areas is done in accordance with permits. Employee may direct and schedule the work of lower level technicians in staking out and inspecting every phase of a construction project to ensure it is built according to contract documents in a timely and cost-effective manner. Employee will manage all aspects of assigned, construction projects with limited supervision from higher level engineers. This position will also be directly involved with the leadership, management, counseling, and training of lower level technicians, both Department and CEI. Employee must be able to communicate and coordinate work with contractors, subcontractors, utility owners, and property owners to minimize delays and disturbances while maximizing progress of the projects.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

Management prefers applicants with the following:

+ Knowledge and understanding of NCDOT highway and bridge construction.

+ Knowledge in understanding contracts, plans, standards and specifications.

+ Experience in performing inspection, sampling, and testing of materials (concrete, asphalt density) to ensure compliance with NCDOT specifications.

+ Experience with contract administration.

+ Experience in maintaining neat, legible and accurate records and reports, including computer/iPad data entry.

Additional Expectations:

Ability to read and interpret construction plans. Ability to effectively communicate with engineers, developers, members of the public, public officials, and NCDOT personnel. Should be able to communicate in a clear, concise, organized, and persuasive manner, both orally and written. Must be able to make independent decisions using sound engineering judgement. Must be able to work safely in an outside environment with exposure to hazards on construction sites including heights, highway traffic, weather extremes, 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, and standing. Knowledge and skill in the use of Microsoft Office suite products, such as Word, Excel, and Outlook is required. Experience with iPads/tablets, HiCAMS, and SharePlus/SharePoint is highly preferred. Advanced working knowledge of mathematical functions is required. Must be able to work nights and/or weekends as required by project workload/staffing with fluctuating hours, if the need arises on any assigned project within the limits of Division 11. Must apply safety philosophy and program to all operations. Safety toe shoes are 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 degree in an applicable area of Engineering Technology, Survey Technology or a related curriculum from an appropriately accredited institution and two (2) years of progressive technician level experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Supplemental and Contact Information

Supplemental Contact Information(Include Name, Telephone Number and/or email address): For additional information, Please contact Spring Belk at (828) 268-6023

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 NCDOT highway and bridge construction?

+ None

+ Basic

+ Intermediate

+ Thorough

04

Explain how you have knowledge and understanding of NCDOT highway and bridge construction.

05

Which of the following best describes your level of knowledge in understanding contracts, plans, standards and specifications?

+ None

+ Basic

+ Intermediate

+ Thorough

06

Explain how you have knowledge understanding contracts, plans, standards and specifications.

07

Which of the following best describes your level of experience in performing inspection, sampling, and testing of materials (concrete, asphalt density) to ensure compliance with NCDOT specifications?

+ None

+ Less than 1 Year

+ 1 - 2 Years

+ 2 - 3 Years

+ 3 or more Years

08

Explain how you have experience in performing inspection, sampling, and testing of materials (concrete, asphalt density) to ensure compliance with NCDOT specifications.

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Which of the following best describes your level of experience with contract administration?

+ None

+ Less Than 1 Year

+ 1 - 2 Years

+ 2 - 3 Years

+ 3 or More Years

10

Explain how you have experience with contract administration.

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Which of the following best describes the level of experience in maintaining neat, legible and accurate records and reports, including computer/iPad data entry?

+ None

+ Less Than 1 Year

+ 1 - 2 Years

+ 2 - 3 Years

+ 3 or More Years

12

Explain how you have experience in maintaining neat, legible, and accurate records and reports, including computer/iPad data entry.

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State of North Carolina

Website

http://www.ncdot.gov/

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