Job Description
How to Apply
You MUST apply at https://tinyurl.com/mj4yhrva by June 2, 2023 at midnight EST.
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The Challenge
We are looking for an entry-level Engineering Technician to join our Halifax District team.
In this role, you will:
- Perform simple computations to prepare engineering notes and determine quantities of contractor work.
- Exercise your good engineering judgment.
- Perform moderately-complex technical tests and inspections of roadway construction, and less complex tests and inspections of structure constructions on highway construction projects.
- Use surveying instruments and equipment to measure work performed by contractors and establish contractor controls to construct highway projects.
What You Bring
- Experience planning, developing, scheduling, tracking, and completing projects independently or with limited supervision.
- Experience maintaining standard daily records and reports.
- Knowledge of standards and specifications.
- Plan reading experience.
- Computer skills using a laptop, iPad, Microsoft Office, and engineering software.
- Knowledge and understanding of the general concepts, practices, and theories used in construction, construction inspection, and/or construction surveying.
- Some knowledge of surveying and materials, methods, and equipment used in highway construction.
- General math knowledge including algebra, geometry and trigonometry.
- Knowledge in the use of survey equipment and in office equipment such as calculators and computers.
- Ability to read, interpret, and explain construction plans, contract provisions, specifications, and inspection procedures.
- Good note taking skills.
- Good communications skills.
- Agility to traverse uneven ground while carrying survey/inspection equipment loads of 20-40 pounds.
Education & Experience
- Associate's degree in Civil Engineering Technology, Survey Technology, or a related field; or
- An equivalent combination of training and experience.
Questions?
Call me: Gail Crawley at 252-583-4230.
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