Engineering Technician II

Dept of Transportation

State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

Engineering Technician II (S)

60021236

NC09

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 posting is intended to fill a total of (2) Engineering Technician II positions: 60021236 and 60021257.

This Engineering Technician II position will be based in the District 2 Office in Mecklenburg County. This position will act as lead inspector or provide oversight to larger more complicated projects as assigned. This position will work with contractors, technicians, and other field support personnel to establish compliance with applicable engineering standards and guidelines, review plans for utility installations, roadway improvements, and secondary construction projects to verify conformance to approved plans and regulations. Prepare cost estimates for force account construction and purchase order contracts overseen by the District Office. Compute project quantities and draft special provisions contracts. Process agreements and permits, including utility and non-utility encroachment agreements, road additions and abandonments, and other records and reports as assigned. Meet with utility representatives, contractors, property owners, and others to discuss adherence to policies and procedures, answer questions and address complaints from the general public by telephone, written correspondence, or in person. Communicate effectively and establish positive work relationships with utility representatives, contractors, Engineers, co-workers, local government, the general public and others. Operate personal computer to prepare documents and maintain databases. Must use technical skills to effectively compute estimates and process agreements and permits. Requires close visual acuity to review and interpret plan details. Must be able to survey and inspect construction sites in rough terrain and variable temperatures. Safety toe shoes required. This position requires a valid driver’s license due to required occasional business-related travel and the need to operate a motor vehicle while conducting technician duties. Responsibilities may include duties such as traveling between company locations or work sites, attending meetings, training sessions, and field visits to ensure correct format and that acceptable surveying standards and procedures are met.

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

Pamela Hines Aldridge