Engineering Technician I

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

Job summary

The NC Department of Transportation seeks an Engineering Technician I (S) to support photogrammetric mapping and geospatial data projects. This entry‑level role assists senior technicians and engineers while handling data acquisition, processing, and equipment operation.

Applicants should have an associate degree in Civil Engineering Technology or Survey Technology or equivalent, with familiarity in CADD, GIS, and lidar concepts. Valid vehicle operation is required.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Civil Engineering Technology or Survey Technology or an equivalent combination.
• Experience with photogrammetric mapping, lidar mapping, and GIS concepts is preferred.
• Ability to operate mapping software and hardware and maintain clear records.

Responsibilities

• Provide entry level technical support for photogrammetric mapping activities.
• Operate hardware and software to perform assigned duties and assist engineers.
• Use stereoplotting instruments and software to review planimetric and terrain features.

Skills

Photogrammetry concepts

Geomatics basics

GIS understanding

Lidar knowledge

CADD software

Education

Associate's degree in Civil Engineering Technology or Survey Technology

Tools

CADD software

Mapping equipment

Job description

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.

Agency

Dept of Transportation

Division

State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

Job Classification Title

Engineering Technician I (S)

Position Number

60025409

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

The Photogrammetry Unit acquires aerial imagery and generates geospatial information products used for transportation planning, design, and construction. The unit also partners with other government agencies for statewide orthophotography and aerial LiDAR elevation data programs serving as NCDOT's subject matter experts for aerial surveying. We have an opening for an Engineering Technician I to provide entry level technical to support higher level technicians and engineers.

In This Role You Will Provide

• Basic level technical support for the planning and production of photogrammetric mapping for functional design, preliminary design, final design, digital mission support files, film image scanning, digital image plotting, image processing, calculation of construction earthwork pay quantities, or beta testing of new, moderately complex, processes and procedures.
• Operation of various hardware devices and software programs in order to perform most of your assigned duties.
• Operation of a sophisticated photogrammetric analytical stereoplotting instrument and software to stereoscopically view digital aerial imagery and review/compile planimetric features and terrain features.

Must be able to legally operate a motor vehicle.

Knowledge Skills And Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Grade: NC07 Salary Range: $37,377- $65,408

Management Prefers Applicants With The Following

• Working knowledge and understanding of general concepts, practices, and theories of professional transportation and geomatics concepts used in photogrammetry, lidar, surveying, and GIS as related to transportation planning, design, construction, and maintenance.
• Knowledge of the use and operation of CADD and mapping software and equipment associated with photogrammetric processes used to generate mapping.
• Experience reviewing routine or simple photogrammetric mapping, lidar mapping, or engineering surveys for compliance with established mapping standards and specifications.
• Experience expressing routine or simple technical facts and maintaining records and work-specific notes in a clear, concise, and organized manner.
• Demonstrated ability perceiving overlapping aerial imagery stereoscopically in three dimensions and interpreting planimetric and terrain features relatively correctly.

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 or Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 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 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.