Engineering Technician - Entry Level (Salisbury, NC)

Engineering Technician - Entry Level

How to ApplyYou must apply at s tinyurl.com 344n9hvm by November 21. NCDOT is a Great Place to Work.Don t take our word for it. Read what our people are saying at s bit.ly NCDOTGreatPlaceToWork. We are the highest rated state agency for employee satisfaction on Glassdoor with 300 reviews. NEW HIGHER PAY 34 936 - 61 137 The ChallengeWe re looking for an entry-level Engineering Technician to join our District 1 Engineering team. In this role you will Assist engineers and senior technicians in the implementation and administration of roadway and structure construction projects awarded to private contractors. Assist on minor to complex projects. Lead inspections through every construction project phase to ensure it is built according to plans and specifications in a timely and cost-effective manner. Conduct routine compliance inspections with contract agreements standard codes permits and specifications. Perform engineering calculations computations and computer iPad data entry. Work with counties municipalities contractors and field support staff as a permitting technician to establish compliance with applicable engineering standards and guidelines. Assist with plan reviews for subdivisions utility installations and roadway improvements. Prepare cost estimates. Process permits including driveway utility and non-utility encroachment agreements road additions and abandonments and other records and reports. What You BringKnowledge and understanding of the general concepts practices and theories used in construction construction inspection and or construction surveying. Computer skills using laptops iPads and business and drafting software including Microsoft Office. Experience maintaining standard daily records and reports. Math function experience (i.e. algebra geometry and trigonometry). Communication skills to establish and maintain positive communications among coworkers technicians contractors and the public and to communicate in a clear concise organized and persuasive manner. Ability to work safely in office and outside environments with exposure to hazards on construction sites including heights highway traffic and traversing rough terrain in evaluating highway construction. Fitness to perform moderate physical activity including walking climbing balancing kneeling standing and strength to lift 50 pounds. You apply a safety philosophy and safety program to all operations. Open to working nights weekends holidays and extended hours as required. Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle. Safety toe shoes. Education & ExperienceAssociate s degree in Civil Engineering Technology Survey Technology or a related curriculum or An equivalent combination of training and experience. Don t meet the education requirements Still APPLY If we don t find qualified candidates we will consider candidates without the education and experience qualifications and hire you as a trainee with progressive pay increases until you reach the full role requirements Questions Call me Debbie Gannon at (704) 630-3200. Connect me to NCDOT Careers s linkedin.com in ncdot-careers Show me more NCDOT jobs s bit.ly NCDOTJobs Curious s bit.ly JoinNCDOT