Engineering Technician I

State of North Carolina; Wake Forest (NC); On-site; USD 37,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of North Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking an Engineering Technician I (S) to support the Location & Surveys Unit in statewide surveying and plan sheet preparation. The role involves performing calculations, field and office tasks, and operating survey and CADD equipment under supervision.

This entry-level civil engineering position requires an Associate’s degree in Civil Engineering Technology or related field, with potential trainee options.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Civil Engineering Technology, Survey Technology or a related discipline.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may qualify you.
• Trainee option available with salary adjustments as you gain qualifications.
• Experience with highway route location surveying is preferred.
• Ability to perform calculations and handle survey data under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide range of standard and non-standard tasks in compiling, analyzing, and processing field data for an engineering survey crew.
• Carry out basic field or office technical tasks related to highway route location surveys.
• Operate survey instruments and CADD/computer systems for plan sheets and survey data, including hydraulic surveys and GPS work.
• Operate Electronic Engineering Survey Equipment and CADD equipment.
• Conduct courthouse research as part of the project workflow.
• Maintain safety of self and worksite.

Skills

Geometry

Trigonometry

Algebra

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Associate’s degree in Civil Engineering Technology or Survey Technology

Tools

CADD equipment

Electronic Survey Equipment

GPS field work

Job description

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

• 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 collectingDTMdata 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.