Engineering Specialist II

NCDOT; North Carolina; On-site; USD 53,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

NCDOT's Location & Surveys unit in Sylva, NC seeks an Engineering Specialist II to provide the unit’s highest level of technical support in surveying and data analysis. You will perform complex assignments, establish project control networks with GPS, supervise others, review survey data, and serve as expert witness in litigation where needed.

Requires Associate degree in Engineering Technology or Survey Technology and seven years of related experience; equivalent combinations are acceptable.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Engineering Technology or Survey Technology with seven years of related experience, or an equivalent combination.
• Experience utilizing route locations and other survey policies and procedures.
• Experience managing or leading survey crews in daily activities.
• Experience utilizing CADD, Microstation, and Geopak; including editing the work of others.
• Experience utilizing GPS operations, including Virtual Reference Station (VRS) and rapid-static.
• Experience planning and reviewing survey work performed by others.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide variety of the most complex and advanced assignments including analyzing, evaluating, computing, editing, and processing higher-level engineering and other survey information.
• Establish or review the creation of project control networks utilizing GPS and/or conventional survey methods.
• Utilize an extremely wide range of independent decision-making and use of judgement.
• Provide supervision and/or direct the work of others.
• Check and review technical aspects of survey data and mapping to ensure proper procedures and accuracies.
• Supervise and review litigation surveys and serve as expert witnesses in litigation cases.
• Perform work under limited technical and administrative supervision.

Education

Associate’s degree in Engineering Technology or Survey Technology

Tools

CADD

Microstation

Geopak

GPS operations

VRS

Job description

## Engineering Specialist IIApplylocations: Buncombe County, NCtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: August 26, 2026 (19 days left to apply)job requisition id: JR-121451**Agency**Dept of Transportation**Division**State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys**Job Classification Title**Engineering Specialist II (S)**Position Number**60025309**Grade**NC14**About Us**It’s the mission of the NC Department of Transportation to connect people, products and places safely and efficiently with customer focus, accountability, and environmental sensitivity to enhance the economy and vitality of North Carolina. We encourage you to consider joining NCDOT where our work not only serves the citizens of North Carolina but has an impact on our world through all modes of transportation.**Description of Work**Please note that all positions close at 12:00 AM on the posted closing date. You must apply by 11:59 PM prior to the posted closing date. The primary purpose of Location & Surveys is to serve as support services in providing engineering analysis, mapping and other data for the design of transportation facilities and the acquisition of property for the construction of transportation facilities. The Location & Surveys Unit in Sylva is looking for an Engineering Specialist to provide the Unit’s highest level of technical support. In this role you will: •perform a wide variety of the most complex and advanced assignments including analyzing, evaluating, computing, editing, and processing higher-level engineering and other survey information. •establish (plan, process, and adjust) or review the creation of project control networks utilizing GPS and/or conventional survey methods. •utilize an extremely wide range of independent decision-making and use of judgement. •provide supervision and/or direct the work of others. •check and review technical aspects of survey data and mapping from both in-house and contracted services to ensure that proper procedures are followed, and appropriate accuracies are obtained according to NCDOT, Location & Surveys, and generally accepted surveying standards. •supervise and review litigation surveys and serve as expert witnesses in litigation cases. •perform your work under very limited technical and fairly limited administrative supervision. •receive other duties and responsibilities as assigned.**Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences**Salary Grade and Salary Range: NC14 $52,592 - $92,036Click here to enter text.**Management prefers applicants with the following:*** Experience utilizing route locations and other survey policies and procedures.* Experience managing or leading survey crews in daily activities.* Experience utilizing CADD, Microstation, and Geopak; including editing the work of others.* Experience utilizing GPS operations, including Virtual Reference Station (VRS) and rapid-static.* Experience planning and reviewing survey work performed by others.**Minimum Education and Experience**Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.Associate’s degree in an applicable area of Engineering Technology or Survey Technology from an appropriately accredited institution and seven years of progressive technician experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.**In accordance with the Governor’s** **Executive Order 303****, our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice-involved. We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified.****It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application.****EEO Statement**The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.**Recruiter:**Jacquie Holleman**Email:**[e-mail]