How to Apply You MUST apply at https://tinyurl.com/5n8ddtr3 by Oct 3.   NCDOT is a Great Place to Work. Don't take our word for it. Read what our people are saying at https://bit.ly/NCDOTGreatPlaceToWork. We are the highest rated state agency for employee satisfaction on Glassdoor with nearly 300 reviews.   NEW HIGHER SALARY: $38,516 - $67,404   The Challenge We are looking for an experienced Engineering Technician II to join our Highway Construction team.   In this role, you will: Serve as a project roadway/structure inspector supporting senior engineers in the administration of highway construction contracts.Monitor contractor’s daily operations to ensure compliance with contracts, plans, and specifications.Work with other technicians, including NCDOT staff and contract construction inspectors.Resolve daily constructability issues and troubleshoot problems to mitigate delays to contractor progress.Monitor utility relocation efforts by providing survey alignment/layout of proposed roadway/structure improvements, daily inspecting, and tracking relocation work.Anticipate contract problems and advise supervisor of need for plan revisions, supplemental agreements, or other contract adjustments to improve safety, timely delivery, and/or quality of delivered product.Monitor contractor operations to ensure compliance with specifications, plans, contractual provisions, subcontractor agreements, and 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.Effectively communicate and coordinate work with contractors, subcontractors, utility owners, and property owners to minimize delays and disturbances while maximizing project progress.Serve as survey crew member.Assist with project stakeouts.   What You Bring Knowledge and understanding of NCDOT highway and bridge construction.Ability to understand contracts, plans, standards, and specifications.Experience maintaining neat and legible records and reports, including computer/iPad data entry.Computer skills in laptops, software, and math functions.Knowledge and understanding of general concepts, practices, and theories used in construction inspection and surveying.Ability to use a calculator to perform basic math calculations.Ability to establish and maintain positive communication between technicians, engineers, contractors, and the public.Solid communications 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.Fitness to perform moderate physical activity, including walking, climbing, balancing, kneeling, and standing.Strength to lift 50 pounds.Ability to work nights and weekends as required.You apply safety philosophy and program to all operations.Safety toe shoes.    Education & Experience Associate's degree in Civil Engineering Technology, Survey Technology, or a related field, and2+ years relevant technician-level experience; orAn equivalent combination of training and experience.   Questions? Call me: Kathy Rivenbark at 910-682-5100.   Connect me to NCDOT Careers: https://linkedin.com/in/ncdot-careers   Show me more NCDOT jobs: https://bit.ly/NCDOTJobs   Curious? https://bit.ly/JoinNCDOT