Engineering Technician – Entry Level!
| Location | Salisbury, 4770 S. Main St |
| Date Posted | January 13, 2025 |
| Category |
Science / Tech / Engineering
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| Job Type |
Full-time
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| State | North Carolina (NC) |
Description
How to Apply
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Salary: $35,984 - $62,971
The Challenge
We are hiring an Entry-Level Engineering Technician to join our award-winning Salisbury Construction team.
In this role, you will:
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- Assist engineers and senior technicians in the implementation and administration of roadway and structure construction projects awarded to private contractors.
- Assist on projects from minor to complex.
- Provide inspection of every phase of a construction project to ensure it is built according to plans and specifications in a timely and cost-effective manner.
- Conduct routine inspections for compliance with contract agreements, standard/codes, permit, and specifications.
- Perform calculations, computations, and computer/iPad data entry.
What You Bring
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- Knowledge and understanding of the general concepts, practices, and theories used in construction, construction inspection, or construction surveying.
- Computer knowledge and skills using laptops, iPads, and software
- 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.
- Strength to lift 50 pounds.
- Safety toe shoes.
- Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle.
- Good enough eyesight to use testing instruments, read plan details, make accurate field measurements, and inspect roadway and structure components.
- Ability to work in high traffic volume areas, and at heights over water or traffic.
- Agility to climb on bridge substructures/superstructure.
- Ability to safely perform manual tasks using a bush axe and other tools on steep and rough terrain.
- Fitness to carry testing equipment over rough and steep terrain.
- Ability to safely work high above ground.
- You are proficient in record keeping and using engineering testing equipment.
Education & Experience
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- Associate's degree in Civil Engineering Technology, Survey Technology, or a related curriculum; or
- An equivalent combination of training and experience.
Questions?
Call me: Heather Vail at 704-630-3220.
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