Engineering Assistant/smithfield Construction

NC Department of Transportation

Smithfield, North Carolina, US
$32,287- $56,502; not specified; not specified py
Not specified (assumed to be onsite based on the nature of the role)
Technical inspection work
Basic surveying
Material testing
The NC Department of Transportation is seeking an Engineering Assistant for their Smithfield Construction Office to perform technical duties related to the inspection and maintenance of transportation infrastructure. The role requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in various conditions while ensuring compliance with state and federal construction standards

Job Summary

  • Performs technical duties and fieldwork related to the inspection, maintenance, and operation of state-maintained roads, bridges, and transportation infrastructure.
  • Work involves assisting higher-level technicians, engineers, and supervisors in a variety of highway maintenance and construction activities.
  • The employee must be able to lift 40 to 50 pounds, work in high traffic areas, at heights over water or traffic, extreme temperatures, uneven terrain, and during nights and weekends if necessary.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

The NC Department of Transportation is seeking an Engineering Assistant for their Smithfield Construction Office to perform technical duties related to the inspection and maintenance of transportation infrastructure. The role requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in various conditions while ensuring compliance with state and federal construction standards.

Salary

$32,287- $56,502; Not specified; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Technical inspection work
  • Basic surveying
  • Material testing
  • Quantity measurements
  • Work in high traffic areas
  • Work in extreme temperatures

Nice-to-have

  • Computer/iPad data entry
  • Basic math concepts
  • Attention to detail
  • Good communicative skills

Key Requirements

  • High school or GED diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Ability to read and interpret construction plans
  • Ability to learn computer software (GIS, Outlook, Excel)
  • Ability to lift 40 to 50 pounds

Work Rights

Not specified

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