Engineering Technician I

Description of Work

This position with NCDOT offers full State Benefits, competitive salaries and many career development opportunities.

This position will serve as an Engineering Technician I within the District 2 Permitting Unit. This position will perform on-site inspections for compliance with NCDOT standards for driveway connection construction, encroachment construction and subdivision street construction. It will also monitor the illegal use of highway right-of-way for signs, utilities and private activities. This position will assist with collecting field data needed for the review of driveway permits, site plans, utility and non-utility encroachment agreements, subdivision plans, and road additions/abandonments. This position will 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. This position will assist the Division as needed during emergencies and inclement weather. This position will also assist the District Engineer with other tasks as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

Applicants must submit an application that clearly reflects work experience that demonstrates the following:

Experience planning, developing, scheduling, tracking, and completing projects independently or with limited supervision

Experience working in a team environment to complete assignments

Experience maintaining standard daily records and reports

Knowledge and skill in the use of computer equipment, iPad and software

Knowledge and understanding of general concepts, practices, and theories used in construction, construction inspection,

and /or construction surveying

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

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 oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for detail.

Associate’s degree in Civil Engineering Technology, Survey Technology or assigned discipline from an appropriately accredited institution; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Supplemental and Contact Information

For additional information please contact Kelly Bullock at or .

Applicants must meet both the minimum requirements and all posted Knowledge, Skills and Ability requirements to be considered Qualified for the position. It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application.

NCDOT will not accept “See Attached” or “See Resume” in lieu of education and work experience completed on the application. If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the posting date will be accepted.