Engineering Technician II

State Hwy Administrator - Div Of Hwys

Engineering Technician II (S)

Salary Grade and Salary Range: NC09 $41,206.00 - $72,113.00

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.

This position drafts and checks highway structure plans for design, rehabilitation, preservation and critical repairs; calculates quantities for structural steel, prestressed concrete, cast-in-place concrete, substructure, and miscellaneous structural elements. Calculates and checks final computations and quantities for structural steel, prestressed concrete, cast-in-place concrete, substructure, and miscellaneous structural elements.

The selected applicant for this position should possess considerable knowledge and understanding of concepts, practices, and theories used in the technical specialty area with limited supervision. Working knowledge of state and/or federal rules and regulations. Working knowledge and skill in the use of equipment and software. Ability to maintain detailed records; ability to perform analysis of findings and recommend some corrective actions. Ability to exercise a wide range of decision-making and judgment. Ability to effectively use verbal and nonverbal skills to express non-routine or moderately complex technical and/or program concepts and related facts in a clear, concise, organized, and persuasive manner. Ability to modify delivery, language or material to account for the characteristics and needs of the audience. Ability to report findings or project status to higher-level management.

Management prefers applicants with the following:

• Demonstrated ability to draft and check highway structure plans for completeness, accuracy, and clarity.
• Demonstrated ability to check final computations and quantities for highway structure plans.
• Experience with reading structure plans.
• Working knowledge of engineering software including CAD (e.g. Open Bridge Modeler), spreadsheets, and word processors.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate technical information to individuals inside and outside work unit.

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 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.

In accordance with the Governor's Executive Order 303, our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice-involved. We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified.

It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application.

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: Dorthea Antoinette Hill