Engineering Technician I - Survey & Field Data

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

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.