Engineering Technician - Entry Level! - NC Department of Transportation

How to Apply
You must apply at by October 29.
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The Challenge
We're looking for an entry-level Engineering Technician to join our Lexington Construction team.
In this role, you will:
- Perform technical engineering work while supporting engineers and other professionals in construction inspections, materials testing, project surveying, and program/regulatory compliance.
- Lead compliance inspections for contract documents, standards, and specifications, materials testing, plan reviews, engineering-related data analysis, and construction surveying/layouts.
- Compose project operations diaries, complete material reports, perform construction calculations, document pay records, and perform data entry on computers/iPads.
- Assist with office engineering and assist our Resident Engineer.
What You Bring
- Knowledge and understanding of the general concepts, practices, and theories used in construction, construction inspection, and/or construction surveying.
- Computer skills using laptops, iPads, and software, including Microsoft Office.
- 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.
- Communication skills to effectively communicate with coworkers, contractors, and the public.
- Ability to work safely in office and outside environments with exposure to hazards on construction sites, including heights, highway traffic, and traversing rough terrain in evaluating highway construction.
- Fitness to perform moderate physical activity, including walking, climbing, balancing, kneeling, standing, and strength to lift 50 pounds.
- You apply a safety philosophy and safety program to all operations.
- Ability to work in varying weather and temperature conditions.
- Open to working nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours as required to resolve project issues.
- Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle.
- Safety toe shoes.
Education and Experience
- Associate's degree in Civil Engineering Technology, Survey Technology, or a related curriculum; or
- An equivalent combination of training and experience.
Don't meet the education requirements? Still APPLY!
If we dont find qualified candidates, we will consider candidates without the education and experience qualifications and hire you as a trainee with progressive pay increases until you reach the full role requirements!
Questions?
Call me: Kayla Lay at 336-867-6230.
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