Engineering Specialist II – Division 9

Department of Transportation; North Carolina; On-site; USD 53,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

The NC Department of Transportation is seeking an Engineering Specialist II to lead district survey activities in Division 9, District 1. The role involves establishing project control networks using GPS, drone or traditional surveying methods, and reviewing survey work for accuracy and compliance.

Responsibilities include supervising survey crews, providing guidance, and acting as an expert witness when needed. Strong communication with staff, contractors, and the public is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience with route locations and other survey policies and procedures.
• Experience in managing or leading survey crews in daily activities.
• Knowledge of CADD, MicroStation, and Geopak; including editing the work of others.
• Experience planning and reviewing survey work performed by others.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with co-workers, management, contractors and general public.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field surveys and establish project control networks using GPS, Drone or conventional methods.
• Review survey data for accuracy and adherence to standards.
• Supervise survey crews and provide direction; may serve as expert witness.
• Coordinate with contractors, management and the public.

Skills

Route locations knowledge

Survey crew leadership

Effective communication

Survey data review

Education

Associate degree in Engineering Technology or Survey Technology

Tools

CADD

MicroStation

Geopak

Job description

Agency Dept of Transportation Division State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys Job Classification Title Engineering Specialist II (S) Position Number 60020751 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

This posting is for an Engineering Specialist II position that will serve as the District Survey Party Chief in the Division 9 District 1 Engineer’s Office. This is the highest level of technical work and support in the District Engineer’s office, performing a wide variety of the most complex and advanced assignments including analyzing, evaluating, computing, editing, and processing higher level engineering and other survey information. This includes, but is not limited to, establishing (includes planning, processing, and adjustment) or reviewing establishment of project control networks utilizing GPS, Drone and/or conventional survey methods. Work involves an extremely wide range of independent decision‑making and use of judgment and would normally include some supervision and providing work direction to others. Employee will 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 & Survey, and generally accepted surveying standards. Other duties will involve supervision and review of litigation surveys and may serve as expert witnesses in litigation cases. Work is performed under very limited technical and limited administrative supervision and may include other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Additional Expectations

This position will make field visits to ensure correct format and that acceptable surveying standards and procedures are met. Must be able to legally operate a motor vehicle. Safety toe shoes required.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Grade and Salary Range: NC14 / $52,592 – $92,036

• Experience with route locations and other survey policies and procedures.
• Experience in managing or leading survey crews in daily activities.
• Working knowledge of CADD, MicroStation, and Geopak; including editing the work of others.
• Experience with planning and reviewing survey work performed by others.
• Demonstrated ability communicating effectively both orally and in writing with co-workers, management, contractors and general public to express complex technical and/or program concepts and related facts in a clear, concise, and organized manner.

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.

Valuing Education and Experience

The State of North Carolina values the knowledge and experience of our jobseekers and current state employees. Approximately 91 percent of state job classifications allow experience to be substituted for education or do not require a post‑secondary degree. Learn more about how you may qualify for a position through education or directly related experience, or a combination of both, with the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide.