Engineering Technician I: Highway Survey & CAD Support

State of North Carolina - Department of Transportation; North Carolina; On-site; USD 37,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

State of North Carolina - Department of Transportation seeks an Engineering Technician I (S) to support route location surveying as part of a field crew. Under supervision, you will perform calculations and data processing for plan sheets and surveys, including GPS field work and photogrammetric controls.

Ideal candidates hold an Associate’s degree in Civil Engineering Technology or Survey Technology, with experience in geometry, trigonometry, and algebra.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with geometry, trigonometry and algebra.
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly to varied audiences.
• Ability to work in a surveying crew and follow procedures.

Responsibilities

• Support route location surveying under supervision.
• Operate survey instruments and CADD for plan sheets and data.
• Edit and process field data to produce accurate survey outputs.
• Maintain safety of self and worksite.

Skills

Technical communication

Internet research

Geometry

Trigonometry

Algebra

Procedural compliance

Teamwork

Education

Associate’s degree in Civil Engineering Technology or Survey Technology

Tools

CADD software

Electronic surveying equipment

GPS field work

Job description

State of North Carolina - Department of Transportation seeks an Engineering Technician I (S) to support route location surveying as part of a field crew. Under supervision, you will perform calculations and data processing for plan sheets and surveys, including GPS field work and photogrammetric controls.

Ideal candidates hold an Associate’s degree in Civil Engineering Technology or Survey Technology, with experience in geometry, trigonometry, and algebra.