Engineering Technician II

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Union County, NCtime type:
Full time posted on:
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March 3, 2026 (14 days left to apply) job requisition :
JR-109229
** Agency
* * Dept of Transportation
** Division
* * State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys
** Job Classification Title
** Engineering Technician II (S)
** Position Number
**** Grade
* * NC09

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.
** Description of Work
** Please note that all positions close at 12:00 AM on the posted closing date. You must apply by 11:59 PM prior to the posted closing date.
Position is based in the District 3 Office in Union County. This position will act as lead inspector or provide oversight to larger more complicated projects as assigned. This position will work with contractors, technicians, and other field support personnel to establish compliance with applicable engineering standards and guidelines, review plans for utility installations, roadway improvements, and secondary construction projects to verify conformance to approved plans and regulations.

Prepare cost estimates for force account construction and purchase order contracts overseen by the District Office. Compute project quantities and draft special provisions contracts. Process agreements and permits, including utility and non-utility encroachment agreements, road additions and abandonments, and other records and reports as assigned. Meet with utility representatives, contractors, property owners, and others to discuss adherence to policies and procedures, answer questions and address complaints from the general public by telephone, written correspondence, or in person.

Communicate effectively and establish positive work relationships with utility representatives, contractors, Engineers, co-workers, local government, the general public and others. Operate personal computer to prepare documents and maintain databases. Must use technical skills to effectively compute estimates and process agreements and permits. Requires close visual acuity to review and interpret plan details. Must be able to survey and inspect construction sites in rough terrain and variable temperatures.

Safety toe shoes required.
** Knowledge

Skills and Abilities

/Management Preferences
** Salary Grade: NC09 / Salary Range: $41,206 - $72,113
** Management prefers applicants with the following:
*** Experience conducting independent, moderately complex inspections, with limited supervision
* Skill in evaluating and applying engineering judgment to construction plans, contract provisions, and inspection procedures
* Experience in maintaining neat, legible and accurate records and reports, including computer/iPad data entry
* Experience in sampling and testing materials to evaluate acceptance
* Demonstrated ability to lead co-workers on assigned tasks
** Offer of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of post offer employment evaluation.
**** Minimum

Education and Experience
** 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.
** It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application.
**** EEO Statement
** 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
** Email:
** DOT-Workday Job Recruitment
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