Engineering Technician - Hybrid Telework (Environmental Survey)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Ebensburg (Cambria County); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework up to 3 days/week

Competitive salary

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking an Engineering Technician to support field surveys guiding mining impacts and land restoration. You will gain hands-on experience with survey instruments and geospatial equipment to collect and process data for environmental projects.

The role involves working 7:00 AM–3:00 PM, with potential telework up to 3 days/week. A valid PA driver’s license and residency are required, with starting pay shown and a pathway to growth within the department.

Qualifications

• An associate degree in surveying, drafting, designing, civil, or any other appropriate field of engineering technology.
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within three months of graduating with a qualifying degree.
• This position requires possession of a valid Class C Driver's License.
• You must meet the PA residency requirement.

Responsibilities

• Operate Survey Instruments: assist in using total station, EDM, theodolite, transit, level, and other instruments to gather survey data.
• Handle Geospatial Equipment: assist in operating high-accuracy geospatial radio, receiver, controller, and base station.
• Process Survey Data: use survey software to create control reports and compute coordinates, elevations, angles, and distances.
• Manage Field Records: record, calculate, and check field notes and obtain project information at county courthouses.
• Maintain Equipment: maintain and store equipment properly; Enter Environmental Data: input required data in prescribed formats to meet quality standards.

Education

Associate degree in surveying, drafting, designing, civil, or engineering technology

Job description

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking an Engineering Technician to support field surveys guiding mining impacts and land restoration. You will gain hands-on experience with survey instruments and geospatial equipment to collect and process data for environmental projects.

The role involves working 7:00 AM–3:00 PM, with potential telework up to 3 days/week. A valid PA driver’s license and residency are required, with starting pay shown and a pathway to growth within the department.