Engineering Technician III - Asheville Construction

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

This is a re-post. Previous applicants must reapply to be considered.

This position will serve as lead project roadway/structure inspector supporting engineers in the administration of highway construction in the Asheville Resident Engineer's Office, of Division 13. Monitors contractor's daily operations and performs and/or reviews test reports to ensure that all work and materials 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.  Manage and train lower-level technicians including Department employees and contract construction inspectors. Resolve daily constructability issues and trouble shoots problems to mitigate delays to contractor's progress.  Monitors utility relocation efforts by inspecting and tracking relocation work.  Anticipates contractual problems and advises the supervisor of the need for plan revisions, supplemental agreements, or other contract adjustments to improve safety, timely delivery and/or quality of delivered product.  Monitors contractor's operations to ensure compliance with subcontract agreements and with the contract DBE requirements.  Ensures compliance with NC Sedimentation and Pollution Control Act, and that all work performed in permitted areas is done in accordance with the permits. Effectively communicates and coordinates work with contractors, subcontractors, utility owners, and property owners to minimize delays and disturbances while maximizing progress of the projects.

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

• Knowledge in understanding, interpreting, and analyzing contracts, plans, standards, and specifications associated with highway construction projects including both roadways and structures.
• Experience in performing inspection, sampling, and testing of materials (concrete, asphalt density) to ensure compliance with NCDOT specifications.
• Experience planning, developing, scheduling, tracking, and completing projects independently or with limited supervision.
• General knowledge of surveying.
• Working knowledge of computer equipment, (I-pads, desktop), software (HiCams and Share Point) and mathematical functions.

Additional Expectations:

Ability to establish and maintain positive lines of communication between other technicians, engineers, contractors, and the public.  The selected candidate should be able to effectively communicate in a clear, concise, organized, and persuasive manner, both orally and in writing.  Ability to make independent decisions using sound engineering judgement. Ability to work safely in an outside environment with exposure to hazards on construction sites including heights, highway traffic, weather extremes, and traversing rough terrain in evaluating highway construction.  Must be able to perform moderate physical activity including but not limited to walking, climbing, balancing, kneeling, and standing.  The selected candidate must be able to lift 50 lbs.  Knowledge and skill in the use of Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel, and Outlook.  Experience with iPads/tablets and Shareplus/SharePoint.  Must be able to work nights and weekends as required with fluctuating hours greater than 50 hours a week, to any assigned project within the Division. Must apply safety philosophy and program to all operations. Safety toe shoes required.

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 and three (3) years of progressive technician level experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

For additional information contact Christina Lassalle at (828) 250-3270. 

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. 

Salary : $43,738 - $76,542