Engineering/Planning/Surveying (EPS) Technician II

State-of-Delawar; Dover (DE); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) is seeking an Engineering/Planning/Surveying Technician II to perform on-site construction inspections for Capital Construction Projects in Kent County, Delaware. You will take quantity measurements, verify compliance with DelDOT specifications, and represent the department in field decisions.

The role requires routine interpretation of plans, data analysis, surveying data collection, and collaboration with engineers and inspectors.

Qualifications

• Six months experience in applied mathematical computations.
• Knowledge of reviewing construction plans and details.
• Knowledge of interpreting construction plans and details.
• Knowledge of using an automated information system to enter/update/report data.
• Possession of a valid Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Inspect infrastructures to ensure compliance with design plans and specs; document issues.
• Design/review project/site layouts and related drawings.
• Record inspection data and generate reports and maps.
• Conduct studies and analyze data to support plan development.
• Operate CAD tools and enter data using information systems.
• Read and interpret plans and blueprints; perform related duties.

Skills

Mathematical computations

Plan review knowledge

Plan interpretation

Automated information systems

Valid driver’s license

Tools

CAD software

Surveying equipment

Electronic distance measuring (EDM)

Job description

Introduction

The mission of the Division of Transportation Solutions is to provide excellence in transportation by developing, constructing and maintaining the State's infrastructure in a manner that results in a safe, cost-effective, and efficient multi-modal transportation network that enhances mobility commerce, and livability. In addition, Transportation Solutions provides high quality support services to other divisions in the department.

Click here to learn more about DelDOT Transportation Solutions Division.

Summary Statement

This position will perform construction inspection on DelDOT Capital Construction Projects in Kent County Delaware. Job duties will be on-site conducting quantity take-offs, ensuring construction is in compliant to DelDOT Specifications, and act as a representative of the Department in field level decisions in the construction of state highway and bridge projects.

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

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Engineering/Planning/Surveying Technician II

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

• Six months experience in applied mathematical computations.
• Knowledge of reviewing construction plans and details, schematics or technical drawings to determine compliance.
• Knowledge of interpreting construction plans and details, schematics or technical drawings.
• 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.

Pre-employment Drug Testing: Upon a conditional offer, you must undergo pre-employment drug testing as part of the hiring process.

Criminal background check: A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire. The recruiting agency may require the applicant to pay for the criminal background check as part of the conditional offer of hire.

As a condition of hire you must possess a valid driver's license (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).

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.