Engineering Technician I

NCDOT; Northern (KY); On-site; USD 37,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

NC Department of Transportation in Wake County, NC seeks an Engineering Technician I to support route location surveying and data processing. The position involves field data collection, basic calculations, and collaboration with engineers.

Responsibilities include operating survey instruments, basic CADD and plan sheet creation, courthouse research, and ensuring safety at the worksite. A Associate’s degree in Civil Engineering Technology or related discipline is required, with potential trainee

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Civil Engineering Technology, Survey Technology or related discipline.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may qualify.
• Ability to perform calculations and handle field data.
• Willingness to work outdoors in varied weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Support higher level technicians in route location surveying.
• Perform field and office tasks for highway route surveys.
• Operate survey instruments and CADD for plan sheets.
• Conduct courthouse research and maintain safety on site.

Skills

Technical communication

Radio communication

Internet research

Geometry

Trigonometry

Algebra

Teamwork

DTM data collection

Photogrammetry

Topographical data collection

Education

Associate’s degree in Civil Engineering Technology, Survey Technology or related discipline

Tools

CADD

Electronic survey equipment

GPS field work

Job description

## Engineering Technician IApplylocations: Wake County, NCtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: September 3, 2026 (19 days left to apply)job requisition id: JR-121941**Agency**Dept of Transportation**Division**State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys**Job Classification Title**Engineering Technician I (S)**Position Number**60025216**Grade**NC07**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 the Location & Surveys Unit is to provide Statewide engineering and geomatics analysis in the development of transportation facilities and acquisition of property in accordance with the best professional engineering and surveying practices consistent with all laws and regulations governing the State Highway System. We are looking for an Engineering Technician I who will be responsible for technical work supporting higher level technicians or engineers in route location surveying. The successful applicant must perform a full range of calculations and computations. This position is subject to both inside and outside environmental conditions. In this role you will perform: •A wide variety of standardized and non-standardized tasks and assignments in compiling, analyzing, computing, editing, and processing field data work as a part of an engineering survey crew under the supervision of higher-level technicians or engineers. •Basic field or office technical assignments in connection with highway route location surveys of projects. •A variety of survey instrument operations and/or CADD and computer operations in the surveying and creation of plan sheets and survey data including hydraulic surveys, complex horizontal alignments and setting photogrammetric controls, property condemnation and Global Positioning System (GPS) field work. •Operation of Electronic Engineering Survey Equipment. •Operation of CADD equipment. •Courthouse research. •Steps to maintain safety of self and worksite.**Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences**Salary Grade and Salary Range: NC07 $37,377 – $65,408**Management prefers applicants with the following:*** Experience communicating technical information verbally, clearly, and accurately to varied audiences, including via handheld radio.* Experience performing basic internet skills such as online property searches.* Experience performing basic skills in math including geometry, trigonometry, and algebra.* Experience accurately following oral and/or written procedures and instructions.* Experience working as a member of a team in less complex assignments such as collecting DTM data or photogrammetric and topographical features in the field for plan sheet preparation.**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 Civil Engineering Technology, Survey Technology or assigned discipline from an appropriately accredited institution, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.If there are no qualified candidates remaining in the applicant pool who meet the minimum Education and Experience required for the position, the agency may consider for this position a trainee who does not meet the minimum requirements. Salary for a trainee may be set at a lower level than the classification salary range and recruitment range that is listed in the posting with the salary being adjusted-up accordingly as the trainee has obtained the necessary additional education and experience to fully meet the minimum qualifications as outlined in the classification specification.**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.