Engineering Technician III - NEW HIGHER SALARY (Winston Salem, NC)

Engineering Technician III - NEW HIGHER SALARY

How to ApplyYou MUST apply at s tinyurl.com 2p8m8n97 by October 28 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. NEW HIGHER SALARY 41 429 - 72 500 The ChallengeWe re looking for an experienced engineering technician to join our District 2 Engineer s Office team. In this role you will Serve as our lead project inspector supporting engineers in the administration of complex highway construction projects. Monitor our contractor s daily operations and perform review tests reports completed by other technicians to ensure that all work and materials conform to specifications plans and contract provisions. Ensure adequate inspection for all phases of work. Ensure proper materials sampling and testing is conducted all technicians are properly certified and all materials are tracked so federal funding can be reimbursed. Supervise and train junior technicians including NCDOT employees and contract construction inspectors. Supervise inspectors providing Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) services on large projects. This includes daily staff supervision and project task assignments. Resolve daily constructability issues and troubleshoot problems to mitigate delays to contractor s progress. Monitor utility relocation efforts by inspecting and tracking relocation work. Anticipate contractual problems and advise supervisor of the need for plan revisions supplemental agreements or other contract adjustments to improve safety timely delivery and or quality of delivered product. 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 the permits. Effectively communicate and coordinate work with contractors subcontractors utility owners and property owners to minimize delays and disturbances while maximizing project progress. Serve as project traffic control coordinator by inspecting materials evaluating placement of devices and monitoring traffic control operations to ensure compliance with all contract requirements. Authorize recommend changes in the Traffic Control Plan to ensure operation of traffic and protection of construction employees. Work with counties municipalities contractors and field support staff as the permitting technician to establish compliance with applicable engineering standards and guidelines. Review plans for subdivisions utility installations roadway improvements and prepare cost estimates. Process permits including driveway utility and non-utility encroachment agreements road additions and abandonments and other records and reports. Interact with local government agencies utility representatives contractors property owners and others to discuss adherence to policies and procedures. Answer questions and address complaints from the public by phone written correspondence and in person. Represent NCDOT in contact with the public other government agencies and utility companies to inform them of NCDOT s plans to respond to complaints questions and coordinate their activities with those of the Department and the contractor. Coordinate work with private developers contractors subcontractors and state staff to promote good relations and expedite work performance. What You BringExperience analyzing interpreting highway construction plans planning developing scheduling tracking and completing projects independently or with limited supervision. Customer service experience solving problems involving explaining complicated engineering concepts to customer groups. Experience applying engineering concepts to solve complex problems. Computer skills using Microsoft Office and drafting software. Excellent communications skills to establish and maintain positive lines of communication between other technicians engineers contractors and the public. Skills to effectively communicate in a clear concise organized and persuasive manner. Ability to work safely in an outside environment with exposure to hazards on construction sites including heights highway traffic and traversing rough terrain in evaluating highway construction. Agility to perform moderate physical activity including walking climbing balancing kneeling and standing. Strength to lift 50 pounds. Able to work nights and weekends when required. Strong safety philosophy that can be applied to all programs and operations. Management PrefersCandidates with A Class C Driver s License. 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 Victoria Kildea (336) 747-7900. Connect to NCDOT Careers onLinkedIn s www.linkedin.com in ncdot-careers View all NCDOT jobs at s bit.ly ncdotjobs Curious s bit.ly JoinNCDOT