Engineering Technician III (Winston Salem, NC)

Engineering Technician III

How to ApplyYou MUST apply at s bit.ly 3MRVKPc by June 13 2022 at Midnight EST to be considered. NCDOT is a Great Place to Work.Don t take our word for it. Read what our people are saying at s bit.ly NCDOTGreatPlaceToWork.We are the highest rated state agency for employee satisfaction on Glassdoor with 200 reviews. The ChallengeWe re looking for an experienced engineering technician to join our Winston-Salem Construction team. In this role you will Serve as a senior project roadway structure inspector and support higher-level engineers administrating highway construction contracts. Monitor our contractor s daily operations and perform review test reports to ensure that all work and materials conform to specifications plans and contract documents. Perform contract administration duties such as pay record entry review materials-received reports certified payroll review daily diary review as-constructed plans preparation and monthly quantity verification prior to estimate payment. Resolve daily constructability issues and troubleshoot problems to mitigate project delivery delays. Assist other Department staff and contractors in utility relocation efforts by inspecting and tracking relocation work. Anticipate contract problems and advise engineering staff of the need for plan revisions supplemental agreements or other contract adjustments to improve safety timely-delivery and or quality of delivered project. Monitor contractor s operations to ensure compliance with subcontract agreements and with the contract Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) requirements. Ensure compliance with NC Sedimentation and Pollution Control Act and that all work performed in permitted areas is done in accordance with permits. Direct and schedule work of junior technicians in staking out and inspecting every phase of a construction project to ensure it is built according to contract documents in a timely and cost-effective manner. Manage all aspects of assigned construction projects with limited supervision from higher level engineers. Engage with NCDOT leadership management counseling and training of junior technicians both Department and contractors. Effectively communicate and coordinate work with contractors subcontractors utility owners and property owners to minimize delays and disturbances while maximizing project progress of the project progress. What You BringExperience analyzing and interpreting highway construction plans and applying engineering concepts to solve complex problems. Advanced math skills applying algebra geometry and trigonometry to construction projects. Experience planning developing scheduling tracking and completing projects independently or with limited supervision. Customer service experience related to resolving problems involving explaining complicated engineering concepts to various stakeholder groups. Ability to establish and maintain positive communications among technicians engineers contractors and the public. Good verbal and written communication skills to communicate in a clear concise organized and persuasive manner. 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. Strength to perform moderate physical activity including walking climbing balancing kneeling standing and ability to lift 50 pounds. Computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite including Word Excel and Outlook. Strong commitment to safety philosophy and program for all operations. Management PrefersCandidates with Experience with iPads tablets HiCAMS and SharePlus SharePoint. A Driver s License. NotesMust be able to work nights and or weekends as required by project workload staffing with fluctuating hours. Safety toe shoes are required. Education & ExperienceAssociate s degree in Civil Engineering Technology Survey Technology or related discipline and 3 years progressive technician experience or An equivalent combination of education and experience. Questions Call me Alyssa Jacobs at 336-293-9610. Connect to NCDOT Careers onLinkedIn s www.linkedin.com in ncdot-careers View all NCDOT jobs at s bit.ly ncdotjobs