Engineering Technician II

Agency
Dept of Transportation

Division
State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

Job Classification Title
Engineering Technician II (S)

Position Number
60018481

Grade
NC09

About Us

It's the mission of the NC Department of Transportation to connect people, products and places safely and efficiently with customer focus, accountability, and environmental sensitivity to enhance the economy and vitality of North Carolina. We encourage you to consider joining NCDOT where our work not only serves the citizens of North Carolina but has an impact on our world through all modes of transportation.

Description of Work
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 in the Fayetteville Division Project Development Unit (PDU). The responsibilities of this position include assisting the Bridge Program Manager in data collection and project coordination, as well as assisting the Division Design Construct Engineer in delivery of Division-Managed projects from conception to completion, including project feasibility, planning, public involvement, project design, right-of-way acquisition, environmental issues, budget, and project Letting to ensure timely delivery. Position duties require proficiency in the preparation of preliminary highway design, final highway construction plans using MicroStation, GEOPak, Open Roads Designer (ORD) software and a thorough understanding of intermediate design techniques and procedures. Additional duties include developing estimates of quantities, special provisions, and contract documents for Division Let projects. This position assists higher level engineers in computer systems, applications, and configuration tasks. Must be able to operate a state vehicle. A valid NC Driver's License is preferred.
Additional Expectations:
Additional skills necessary to adequately perform the required assignments include SAP/EBS Financial Management, STaRS project management system, ARCGIS, GO!NC, and Microsoft applications. Clear and timely written and verbal communication skills with internal and external customers, such as local agencies, private consulting firms, and the public is strongly desired. The ability to recognize potential problem areas early in the planning or design process so potential problems can be resolved in a context sensitive manner is also desired. General knowledge of the NCDOT organizational structure and operations is needed to facilitate necessary contacts between numerous branches to gather required information.

This position will also be responsible for reviewing plans, proposals, and estimates for Division Managed projects to ensure that they have been prepared in accordance with NCDOT policies and procedures, federal requirements, technical data pertaining to each project and the ability to instruct and direct the corrections of errors made with any plans, proposals, and quantity estimates.

Additional consideration will be given to candidates with experience in MicroStation/Open Roads designer software.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
Salary Grade and Salary Range: NC09 - $41,206 - $72,113

Management prefers applicants with the following:

• Knowledge in understanding contracts, plans, standards, and specifications
• Knowledge and skill in the use of computer equipment, software, and mathematical functions
• Experience analyzing and interpreting highway construction plans
• Experience maintaining, and completing standard records, reports, and correspondence
• Experience in customer service related to resolving problems that involve explaining engineering concepts to various customer groups.

Minimum Education and Experience

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 the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Associate's 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.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Recruiter:
Marjorie Smith Davis

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