Engineering Technician I - Survey & CAD Support

NCDOT; Northern (KY); Hybrid; 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

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