Engineering Technician I > Entry Level > NEW HIGHER PAY!

How to Apply

You MUST apply at https://tinyurl.com/yu2j7s8x by June 6, 2023 at midnight EST.

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NEW HIGHER SALARY: $34,936 - $61,137

The Challenge

We are looking for an entry-level Engineering Technician to be a District Technician on our Johnston County team.

In this role, you will:

• Work with counties, municipalities, contractors, and field support staff as the permitting technician to establish compliance with applicable engineering standards and guidelines.


• Review plans for subdivisions, utility installations, and roadway improvements.


• Process permits, including driveway, utility and non-utility encroachment agreements, road additions and abandonments, and other records and reports.


• Engage with local government agencies, utility representatives, contractors, property owners, and others to discuss adherence to policies and procedures.


• Answer questions and address complaints from the public by phone, written correspondence, and in person.


• Represent NCDOT in contact with the public, other government agencies, and utility companies to inform them of the our plans to respond to complaints/questions and coordinate their activities with NCDOT activities and the contractors.


• Coordinate work with private developers, contractors, subcontractors, and state staff to promote good relations and expedite performance of the work.


• Attain NCDOT certifications for asphalt roadway paving, concrete testing, density, Aggregate and Borrow Pit sampling, and other certifications as required.


• Assist contractor"s staff and other technicians in interpreting approved plans and NCDOT standards and specifications.


• Serve as a liaison between contractors and NCDOT and between NCDOT and the public.

What You Bring

• Experience maintaining standard daily records and reports.


• You work best in a team environment to complete assignments.


• Knowledge and understanding of general concepts, practices, and theories used in construction, construction inspection, and/or construction surveying.


• Knowledge of standards and specifications and plan reading experience.


• Computer skills in Microsoft Office and iPads.


• Ability to establish and maintain positive communication between technicians, engineers, contractors, and the public.  


• Good 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 traversing rough terrain in evaluating highway construction.


• Agility to perform moderate physical activity including but not limited to walking, climbing, balancing, kneeling, and standing.


• Strength to lift 50 pounds.


• You apply a safety philosophy and program to all operations.


• Ability to work nights/weekends as required to any project in the Division.

Education & Experience

• Associate"s degree in Civil Engineering Technology, Survey Technology, or a related field; or


• An equivalent combination of training and experience.

Management Prefers

• Candidates with a Class "C" driver’s license.

Questions?

Call me: Leigh Ann Norris at 919-739-5300.

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