Engineering Technician III

Dept of Transportation

State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

Engineering Technician III (S)

60020093

NC11

Please note that all positions close at 12:00 AM on the posted closing date. You must apply by 11:59 PM prior to the posted closing date.

This position is located in Rockingham County in the Resident Engineer’s Office. Applicant will serve as the lead roadway/structure inspector supporting engineers in the administration of highway construction projects. Employee will monitor contractor’s daily operations and perform or review test reports to ensure all work performed and materials used conform to specifications, plans and contractual provisions. Will perform contract administration duties such as pay record entry/review, material received reports, certified payroll, haul tickets, as-constructed plans and monthly estimates. Ideal candidate must be able to manage and train lower-level technicians, communicate effectively and resolve/mitigate construction delays and issues.
Successful applicant must be able to analyze and interpret highway construction plans, use survey equipment, apply engineering concepts to solve complex problems and complete projects independently with limited supervision. Employee may be exposed to hazards including but not limited to high traffic volumes, heavy construction equipment, heights over water or traffic, extreme temperatures and adverse weather conditions. Employee must be able to lift 40-50 pounds, navigate uneven terrain and work at night and weekends if necessary. Must be able to acquire various certifications pertaining to job duties. Safety toe footwear is required for this position. This position must be able to legally operate a motor vehicle, due to required occasional business-related travel and the need to operate a company or personal vehicle while conducting administrative duties. Responsibilities may include duties such as traveling between company locations or work sites, attending meetings, or training sessions, delivering or retrieving documents, supplies, or equipment, making postal runs, and completing other off-site administrative or operational tasks as assigned.

Selected applicant will be expected to legally operate a motor vehicle.

Offer of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of NCDOT post offer employment evaluation.

Lindsey Blake Puryear