Engineering Technician I Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/northcarolina/jobs/newprint/5020537) Apply  Engineering Technician I Salary $35,984.00 - $62,971.00 Annually Location Rowan County, NC Job Type Permanent Full-Time Job Number 25-09240 Department Dept of Transportation Division State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys Opening Date 07/25/2025 Closing Date 8/7/2025 11:59 PM Eastern Job Class Title Engineering Technician I Position Number 60021092 Section 9/Salisbury Construction Salary Grade NC07 + Description + Benefits + Questions Description of Work This is a repost. All previous applicants must reapply to be considered. This position with NCDOT offers fullState Benefits (https://oshr.nc.gov/state-employee-resources/benefits) , competitive salaries and many career development opportunities. This posting is for an Engineering Technician I in the Salisbury Construction office. This position performs technical duties supporting engineers and other professionals in areas such as construction inspection, surveying, materials testing, materials sampling, erosion control inspection, and construction traffic control audits on assigned projects. Work duties may include inspection for compliance and/or code, collection and analysis of field data, testing of materials, reviewing and interpreting design plans, and analyzing engineering related data and/or product data. Duties may also include construction layout, measuring, staking, marking, and clearing brush. This position will perform other related duties as required. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies + Knowledge and understanding of general concepts, practices, and theories used in construction, construction inspection, and/or construction surveying. + Knowledge and skill in the use of computer equipment, iPad and software. + Experience maintaining standard daily records and reports. + Experience working in a team environment to complete assignments. + Knowledge of standards and specifications and plan reading experience Additional Expectations: Applicants will be required to have a close visual acuity to use testing instruments, to read plan details, to make accurate field measurements and to inspect roadway and structure components. Employees in this position may be exposed to high traffic volumes, may work at heights over water or traffic, and may have to climb on the substructure and superstructure of bridges. This position must be able to safely perform manual tasks involving the bush axe and other tools on steep and rough terrain. This position is expected to carry testing equipment over rough and steep terrain. This position will be required to lift and carry at least 50 pounds. The successful applicant for this position is expected to safely work high above ground, safely operate a motor vehicle, be proficient in record keeping, and engineering testing equipment. The selected applicant will be expected to legally operate a motor vehicle. Safety-toed shoes required. Offer of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of NCDOT post offer employment evaluation. 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 Heather Vail 704-630-3220 hrvail@ncdot.gov 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. NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types. For permanent and time-limited appointments: Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation. 01 I understand in order to be qualified for this position, the description of my work experience must clearly reflect the required education and experience. I have included all of this information within my application. (If you haven't completed the application requirements, please return to your application to finish it before submitting your application.) + Yes + No 02 Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. Are you legally authorized to work in the United States? + Yes + No 03 Which of the following best describes your level of knowledge and understanding of general concepts, practices, and theories used in construction, construction inspection, and /or construction surveying? + None + Basic + Intermediate + Thorough 04 Explain how you have knowledge and understanding of general concepts, practices, and theories used in construction, construction inspection, and /or construction surveying. 05 Which of the following best describes your level of knowledge and skill in the use of computer equipment, iPad and software? + None + Basic + Intermediate + Thorough 06 Explain how you have knowledge and skill in the use of computer equipment, iPad and software. 07 Which of the following best describes your level of experience maintaining standard daily records and reports? + None + Less than 1 Year + 1 - 2 Years + 2 - 3 Years + 3 or More Years 08 Explain how you have experience maintaining standard daily records and reports. 09 Which best describes your level of experience working in a team environment to complete assignments? + None + Less than 1 Year + 1 - 2 Years + 2 - 3 Years + 3 or More Years 10 Explain how you have experience working in a team environment to complete assignments. 11 Which of the following best describes your level of knowledge of standards and specifications and plan reading experience? + None + Basic + Intermediate + Thorough 12 Explain how you have knowledge of standards and specifications and plan reading experience. 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