Engineering Technician II – Div 3 RE Construction Units

State of North Carolina

Intermediate Construction Inspector/Surveyor ensuring quality and compliance in transportation projects for the NC Department of Transportation. Collaborating with engineers and contractors to support timely project completion.

Posted 7/10/2026full-timeNorth Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $41,206 - $72,113 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in quality assurance, safety compliance, and technical support for construction projects, with a strong focus on materials testing and contract administration. Proficient in project documentation and coordination with various stakeholders to ensure adherence to standards and specifications.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Quality AssuranceMaterials TestingContract AdministrationConstruction InspectionSurveying

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Hard Skills

Materials TestingConstruction InspectionSurveyingContract AdministrationUnderstanding ContractsNCDOT SpecificationsData EntryRecord KeepingMathematical FunctionsTechnical Support

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailCommunicationCoordination

Tools & Technologies

HiCamsShare PointI-PadsDesktop Computers

Industry Keywords

Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)Environmental PermitsRoadway ConstructionStructure ConstructionUtility Relocation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for ensuring the quality, safety, and compliance of roadway and structure construction projects
Serve as an on-site inspector and/or surveyor, providing technical support to engineers
Monitor contractors’ daily operations and perform materials testing
Verify construction activities meet required standards and specifications
Assist with project stakeout and surveying tasks
Monitor and document utility relocation work
Ensure compliance with Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) requirements and environmental permits
Coordinate with engineers, contractors, subcontractors, utility owners, and property owners to support timely projects

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate degree in an applicable area of Engineering Technology, Survey Technology or a related curriculum
Two (2) years of progressive technician level experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience with contract administration
Knowledge in understanding contracts, plans, standards and specifications
Experience in performing inspection, sampling, and testing of materials (concrete, asphalt density) to ensure compliance with NCDOT specifications
Working knowledge of computer equipment (I-pads, desktop), software (HiCams and Share Point) and mathematical functions
Experience in maintaining neat, legible and accurate records and reports, including computer/iPad data entry

Benefits

Comp & perks

Safety toe shoes required
Reasonable accommodation for employees and applicants with disabilities
Participation in the NCDOT post offer employment evaluation