State of North Carolina

Engineering Technician II - Wilm Construction

Wilmington, NC, US

Onsite
Full-time
2 days ago
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Summary

This position with NCDOT offers full State Benefits , competitive salaries and many career development opportunities.   This is a repost.  Previous applicants must reapply to be considered  Positions 60017433 and 60017438 will be filled from this position.  You only need to apply once to be considered for all positions. This intermediate level position serves as an inspector/surveyor on roadway and structure projects.  Using knowledge and understanding of general concepts, practices and theories used in construction inspection and surveying, this position supports engineers in the administration of highway construction. Applicant should have a general knowledge in mathematics and the ability to use a calculator to perform basic calculations. Applicant will be monitoring contractor's daily operations and perform and/or review tests and reports to ensure that all work and materials conform to specifications, plans and contractual provisions. Applicant will work with other technicians, including Department employees and contract construction inspectors. They will resolve daily constructability issues and trouble shoot problems to mitigate delays to contractor's progress.  Applicant monitors utility relocation efforts by providing survey alignment/layout of proposed roadway/structure improvements, daily inspecting, and tracking relocation work.  Applicant will anticipate contractual problems and advise supervisor of the need for plan revisions, supplemental agreements, or other contract adjustments to improve safety, timely delivery and/or quality of delivered product.  They will monitor contractor's operations to ensure compliance with the specifications, plans, contractual provisions, subcontractor agreements, and the contract DBE requirements and ensure compliance with NC Sedimentation and Pollution Control Act, and that all work performed in permitted areas, is done in accordance with the permits. Applicant will establish and maintain positive lines of communications between other technicians, engineers, contractors, subcontractors, utility owners, and property owners to minimize delays and disturbances while maximizing progress of the projects.  Applicant should have the ability to serve as survey crew member and assist with project stakeout.  Applicant should have the ability to work safely in an outside environment with exposure to hazards on construction sites including heights, highway traffic, and traversing rough terrain in evaluating highway construction.  They should also be able to perform moderate physical activity including but not limited to walking, climbing, balancing, kneeling, and standing.     Applicants must submit an application that clearly reflects work experience that demonstrates the following: * Experience in conducting independent, moderately complex inspections, with limited supervision.  * Skill in evaluating and applying engineering judgment to construction plans, contract provisions, and Inspection procedures.           * Experience in maintaining neat and legible records and reports, including computer/iPad data entry.  * Experience in sampling and testing of materials to evaluate acceptance.    Additional Expectations: Must be able to lift 50 lbs.  Must be able to work nights and weekends as required, to any assigned project within the Division.  Must apply safety philosophy and program to all operations.  Safety toe shoes required Offer of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of NCDOT post offer employment evaluation.   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 Barb Anderson at   910-398-9102 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.

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