Engineering/Planning/Surveying (EPS) Technician II

State of Delaware; Delaware; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Delaware's Maintenance & Operations division seeks an Engineering/Planning/Surveying Technician II to perform field construction inspection, measure and pay contract quantities, and ensure work meets DelDOT specifications and standards. The role may involve investigating maintenance issues and creating work orders, with hours that include nights, weekends, or extended shifts and hazard pay.

This position emphasizes data collection, drafting support, and coordination with

Qualifications

• Six months experience in applied mathematical computations including algebra, geometry and trigonometry.
• Six months experience in interpreting construction plans and details, schematics or technical drawings.
• Six months experience in interpreting boundary plats.
• Knowledge of surveying which includes collecting survey data for boundary, mapping, topographic, hydrographic, engineering, and construction surveys.
• Knowledge of using and maintaining surveying tools and instrumentation.
• Knowledge of using an automated information system to enter, update, modify, delete, retrieve/inquire and report on data.
• Possession of a valid Driver's License (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).

Responsibilities

• Inspects infrastructures to ensure compliance with design plans, materials specifications, safety requirements, construction processes, local, state, and federal codes and on-going maintenance requirements; documents and reports compliance or deficiencies.
• Designs, develops, or reviews engineering project or site layouts, alignments, profiles, studies, graphs, and other related activities.
• Compiles and records notes, sketches, test results, inspection data, and other information to document compliance and/or develop designs, specifications, reports, maps, and other geographically based data.
• Conducts various studies to be used by others to analyze needs or develop plans, record characteristics, and other related activities.
• Conducts data analysis to determine accuracy of data collected, develop recommendations, develop corrective designs, and/or ensure compliance.
• Tests or evaluates the quality of materials or designs to verify adherence to contracts and specifications.
• Obtains survey data such as angles, elevations, points, and contours using electronic distance measuring equipment and other surveying instruments.
• Calculates or measures area and volume dimensions, horizontal and vertical geometry, profile and component specifications, and material testing dimensions using calculators or computers.
• Operates computer assisted drafting equipment or other tools of the trade and uses automated information systems and computer software to enter, update, modify, delete, retrieve, and report on data.
• Reads and interprets plans, specification, blueprints, and other engineering documents.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Skills

Mathematical computations

Interpreting construction plans

Interpreting boundary plats

Surveying knowledge

Using surveying tools

Automated information system usage

Valid driver's license

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Introduction

The mission of Maintenance & Operations is to provide excellence in transportation by keeping the state's road transportation network in a state of good repair through the careful and consistent application of personnel, equipment and financial resources.

Summary Statement

The primary duty of this position is performing field construction inspection for the Canal Districts Contracts Section. The successful candidate will be expected to measure and pay for contract quantities and ensure that work is being done to DelDOT Specifications and Standards. Additionally, the position will be expected to investigate maintenance issues and potentially create work orders to address. This position will be expected to work Contractor’s hours which can be nights, weekends, or extended hours. Plus Hazard Pay.

Career Ladder

Upon satisfactory completion of department promotional standards and job requirements, employees may be eligible to be promoted to the next level.

Essential Functions

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, employees can complete job duties of a similar kind not specifically listed here.

• Inspects infrastructures to ensure compliance with design plans, materials specifications, safety requirements, construction processes, local, state, and federal codes and on-going maintenance requirements; documents and reports compliance or deficiencies.
• Designs, develops, or reviews engineering project or site layouts, alignments, profiles, studies, graphs, and other related activities.
• Compiles and records notes, sketches, test results, inspection data, and other information to document compliance and/or develop designs, specifications, reports, maps, and other geographically based data.
• Conducts various studies to be used by others to analyze needs or develop plans, record characteristics, and other related activities.
• Conducts data analysis to determine accuracy of data collected, develop recommendations, develop corrective designs, and/or ensure compliance.
• Tests or evaluates the quality of materials or designs to verify adherence to contracts and specifications.
• Obtains survey data such as angles, elevations, points, and contours using electronic distance measuring equipment and other surveying instruments.
• Calculates or measures area and volume dimensions, horizontal and vertical geometry, profile and component specifications, and material testing dimensions using calculators or computers.
• Operates computer assisted drafting equipment or other tools of the trade and uses automated information systems and computer software to enter, update, modify, delete, retrieve, and report on data.
• Reads and interprets plans, specification, blueprints, and other engineering documents.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Job Requirements

Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Engineering/Planning/Surveying Technician II

• Six months experience in applied mathematical computations including algebra, geometry and trigonometry.
• Six months experience in interpreting construction plans and details, schematics or technical drawings.
• Six months experience in interpreting boundary plats.
• Knowledge of surveying which includes collecting survey data for boundary, mapping, topographic, hydrographic, engineering, and construction surveys.
• Knowledge of using and maintaining surveying tools and instrumentation.
• Knowledge of using an automated information system to enter, update, modify, delete, retrieve/inquire and report on data.
• Possession of a valid Driver's License (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).

Engineering Support Survey

• Six months experience in applied mathematical computations including algebra, geometry and trigonometry.
• Six months experience in interpreting construction plans and details, schematics or technical drawings.
• Six months experience in interpreting boundary plats.
• Knowledge of surveying which includes collecting survey data for boundary, mapping, topographic, hydrographic, engineering, and construction surveys.
• Knowledge of using and maintaining surveying tools and instrumentation.
• Knowledge of using an automated information system to enter, update, modify, delete, retrieve/inquire and report on data.
• Possession of a valid Driver's License (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).

Conditions of Hire

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our Job Seeker Resources . DelDOT does not provide employment-based sponsorship.

This position is a classification organized under an exclusive bargaining representative (labor organization) that has been elected by employees as their representative for collective bargaining and other applicable terms and conditions of employment, in accordance with Title 29, Chapter 59 and Title 19, Chapter 13 and 16. This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement based on its individual terms.

All new hires are required to report to the Statewide New Employee Orientation (SNEO) on their first day of employment. Sessions are held at designated locations in Kent or New Castle County.

Benefits

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/

Selection Process

The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position. It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title and job duties. For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content. Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.

Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email. Please keep your contact information current. You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the My Applications tab at StateJobs.Delaware.gov .

Accommodations

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.

Individuals who use TDD may request auxiliary aid or service by calling [phone] or by visiting delawarerelay.com .

If you need assistance with an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or general applicant support, you may call [phone] or email [e-mail] .

The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.