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Engineering Technician III - Construction Inspector

NC Department of Transportation
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How to Apply

You MUST apply at https://tinyurl.com/yws2exwd by February 20.

 

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NEW HIGHER SALARY: $43,738 - $76,542

The Challenge

We are looking for an experienced Engineering Technician III to join our Wilmington Construction team.

 

In this role, you will:

  • Serve as a lead inspector for larger roadway and larger structure projects.
  • Conduct independent inspections on construction operations using plans, contracts, standards, and specifications, and a variety of material testing devices to ensure compliance with project requirements.
  • Maintain appropriate project records/reports.
  • Perform complex surveying and inspection calculations.
  • Supervise and train junior employees.
  • Be familiar with project plans, contract specifications, and applicable standards.
  • Perform office assignments, such as checking pay records, haul tickets, force accounts, contractor's payroll, materials received, and payment estimates.

What You Bring

  • Experience planning, developing, scheduling, tracking, and completing projects independently or with limited supervision.
  • Customer service experience solving problems involving explaining complicated engineering concepts to customer groups.
  • Experience applying engineering concepts to solve complex problems.
  • Experience working in a team environment to complete assignments.
  • Computer experience, including Microsoft Office and drafting software.
  • Knowledge and understanding of the concepts, practices, and theories used in construction inspection and surveying.   
  • General math knowledge and the ability to use a calculator to perform basic calculations.
  • Ability to establish and maintain positive communication between technicians, engineers, contractors, and the public.
  • Ability to serve as survey crew member and assist with project stakeout.
  • Communication skills to effectively communicate in a clear, concise, organized, and persuasive manner.
  • Ability to work safely in an outside environment with exposure to hazards on construction sites, including heights, highway traffic, and climbing rough terrain in evaluating highway construction.
  • Fitness to perform moderate physical activity, including walking, climbing, balancing, kneeling, and standing.
  • Strength to lift 50 pounds.
  • Ability to work nights and weekends, as required, to any assigned project in the Division.
  • You apply a safety philosophy and program to all operations.
  • Safety toe shoes.

Education and Experience

  • Associate's degree in Engineering Technology, Survey Technology, or a related field, and
  • 3+ years of relevant technician experience; or
  • An equivalent combination of education and experience.

Questions?

Call me: Jamie Woodcock at 910-341-2026.

 

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