Engineering Technician II

Adult Correction; North Carolina; On-site; USD 41,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

NC Department of Transportation is seeking an Engineering Technician II to join the Location & Surveys unit. You will support design and property acquisition through engineering analysis, mapping, and survey data preparation for transportation projects.

You will operate field survey equipment, create plan sheets in CAD, and contribute to GPS surveys and data collection for highway routing. Leadership and knowledge of NC surveying standards are valued.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Engineering Technology or related field with two years of progressive technician experience.
• Experience using CADD and surveying data for highway projects.
• Familiarity with field survey equipment (total stations, GNSS).
• Experience planning, directing, and leading survey field work and some office work.

Responsibilities

• Operate field survey equipment for highway route location surveys in the field or office.
• Perform CAD work and create plan sheets and survey data for TIP projects.
• Use independent judgment in applying standard civil engineering practices.
• Work under supervision from higher-level technicians or engineers in a survey group.
• Supervise a survey team in moderately complex field operations.

Skills

CADD software

Survey field work

GPS/GNSS equipment

Total stations

Map creation using CAD

Standards in NC surveying

Education

Associate degree in Engineering Technology or related field

Tools

CADD software

GPS field equipment

Total stations

DTM/Topographic data

Job description

Agency Dept of Transportation Division State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

JP Classification Title Engineering Technician II (S) Position Number 60025201 Grade NC09

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 Location & Surveys is to serve as support services in providing engineering analysis, mapping, and other data for the design of transportation facilities and the acquisition of property for the construction of transportation facilities.

The Location and Surveys Unit is looking to hire an Engineering Technician who will serve primarily as a member of a field survey crew.

In this role you will:

• Operate various field survey equipment in the performance of more complex technical assignments in connection with highway route location surveys of projects in the field or office.
• Perform a variety of complex CADD and computer operations in surveying and creating plan sheets and survey data for TIP projects, including hydraulic surveys, complex horizontal alignments, setting of photogrammetric controls, property condemnations, and Global Positioning System (GPS) field work.
• Utilize independent judgment in the application of standard civil engineering practices and procedures.
• Have your work reviewed by higher level technicians or engineers as part of an engineering survey group.
• Supervise a survey team in moderately complex field operations.

Management prefers applicants with the ability to legally operate a motor vehicle

Knowledge Skills and Abilities / Management Preferences

Salary Grade and Salary Range: NC09 $41,206 - $72,113

Management prefers applicants with the following:

• Experience using CADD and computer equipment in the design of highways (topographic features, hydrographic information, utility locations, property boundaries, elevations, etc.), digital terrain model (DTM) files, and preparation of preliminary or final versions of property condemnation maps.
• Experience planning, directing, overseeing, and leading the work of lower-level technicians in primarily survey field work and some office work.
• Experience working with field survey equipment, i.e. total stations, GNSS receivers.
• Experience developing maps/plans utilizing CADD software.
• Knowledge of standards, principles, and practices of surveying in North Carolina

Minimum Education and Experience

Associate degree in an applicable area of Engineering Technology, Survey Technology or a related curriculum from an appropriately accredited institution and two (2) years of progressive technician level experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

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.