Engineering Technician I

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Engineering Technician I

Salary

$35,984.00 - $62,971.00 Annually

Location

Mecklenburg County, NC

Job Type

Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

25-00579

Department

Dept of Transportation

Division

State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

Opening Date

01/15/2025

Closing Date

1/29/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Class Title

Engineering Technician I

Position Number

60021527

Section

Matthews B Construction

Salary Grade

NC07

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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.

Salary Grade: NC07 / Salary Range: $35,984.00 - $62,971.00 - All recommended salaries are based on each applicant’s qualifying education and related experience in combination with the position’s budgeted salary. The maximum hiring rate for this position is $57,047.

This posting is for an Engineering Technician I position located in the Matthews B Resident Engineer’s Office. This position supports and assists higher level technicians and engineers in functional areas such as construction inspection, surveying, testing, NPDES inspections and construction traffic control. Position will also perform entry-level technical work involving sampling of materials and basic inspection duties to determine adherence to codes/standards by both NCDOT and private contractors. Must be proficient in detailed record keeping. Daily duties will include, but are not limited to: writing diaries and reports on project operations, completing various material reports, documenting pay records, performing construction calculations, and computer/iPad entry of reports/data. Work may include other duties and responsibilities as assigned. May be required to work nights, weekends, holidays and extended hours as necessary.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

Applicants must submit an application that clearly reflects work experience that demonstrates the following:

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

• Experience applying engineering concepts to solve complex problems

• Experience working in a team environment to complete assignments

• Experience in customer service related to resolving problems that involves explaining complicated engineering concepts to various customer groups

• Computer experience including office software and drafting software

Additional Expectations:

The employee must apply the Department’s safety program to operations. The ability to work safely in an outside environment with exposure to hazards present on construction sites including traffic, heights, weather extremes, and traversing rough/uneven terrain is needed. The employee must be able to communicate in a clear, concise manner, both orally and in writing. The employee will need to make independent decisions using sound engineering judgment. The employee must have proficiency using computers and electronic tablets in the record keeping of field data. A general knowledge of surveying methods and procedures is preferred. The employee must be able to perform moderate physical activity such as walking, climbing, kneeling, and standing. 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 details.

Associates degree in an applicable area of Engineering Technology, Survey Technology or a related curriculum from an appropriately accredited institution; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Supplemental and Contact Information

Applicants must meet both the minimum requirements and all posted Knowledge, Skills and Ability requirements to be considered Qualified for the position. 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.

For additional information, contact Pam Aldridge (704) 983-4400

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

  Which 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

  03

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

  04

  Which 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 in applying engineering concepts to solve complex problems.

  06

  Which 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

  07

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

  08

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

• None

• Less Than 1 Year

• 1 - 2 Years

• 2 - 3 Years

• 3 or More Years

  09

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

  10

  Which 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

  11

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

  12

  All recommended salaries are based on each applicant’s qualifying education and related experience in combination with the position’s budgeted salary. The maximum hiring rate for this position is $57,047. Will you accept this position at a salary of at least $35,984, but no more than $57,047?

• Yes

• No

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Agency

State of North Carolina

Address

333 Fayetteville StRaleigh, North Carolina, 27603

Website

http://www.oshr.nc.gov/jobs/index.html

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