Engineering Technician II

State of North Carolina; Washington (Washington County); On-site; USD 41,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The Location & Surveys Unit of the North Carolina Department of Transportation 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 and perform complex CAD and computer operations in surveying and creating plan sheets and survey data for TIP projects.

You will use independent judgment in applying standard civil engineering practices and procedures, have your work reviewed by higher

Qualifications

• Associate degree in an applicable Engineering Technology or Survey Technology field with two years of related technician experience, or an equivalent combination.
• Experience using CADD and computer equipment in highway design and surveying.
• Experience planning, directing, overseeing, and leading the work of lower-level technicians in survey field and some office work.
• Experience working with field survey equipment such as total stations and GNSS receivers.
• Experience developing maps and plans using CADD software; knowledge of surveying standards in NC.

Responsibilities

• Operate field survey equipment for highway route location surveys in field or office.
• Perform CAD operations to create plan sheets and survey data for TIP projects.
• Utilize independent judgment in applying civil engineering practices.
• Work under review by higher level technicians or engineers.
• Supervise a survey team in moderately complex field operations.

Skills

CADD software

Survey field leadership

Field survey equipment

Map design with CADD

NC surveying standards

Education

Associate degree in Engineering Technology or Survey Technology

Tools

Total stations

GNSS receivers

CADD software

Job description

Agency

Dept of Transportation

Division

State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

Job Classification Title

Engineering Technician II (S)

Position Number

60025320

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

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.

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 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

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 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.

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.