Engineering Technician II

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

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking an Engineering Technician who will primarily support a field survey crew. The role involves operating field survey equipment and performing CAD/GIS work to prepare plan sheets and survey data for TIP projects, including GPS field work.

You will apply civil engineering practices with independent judgment and have work reviewed by engineers. Leadership of a survey team in moderately complex field operations is expected.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in an applicable area of Engineering Technology, Survey Technology or a related curriculum and two years of progressive technician experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience using CADD and computer equipment in highway design, including topographic features, hydrographic information, utility locations, property boundaries, elevations, and DTMs.
• Experience planning, directing, overseeing, and leading the work of lower-level technicians in survey field and some office work.

Responsibilities

• Operate field survey equipment for highway route location surveys.
• Perform complex CADD and computer operations to create plan sheets and survey data for TIP projects.
• Utilize independent judgment in applying civil engineering practices.
• Have work reviewed by higher-level technicians or engineers.
• Supervise a survey team in moderately complex field operations.

Skills

Field survey

Independent judgment

Team supervision

Education

Associate degree in Engineering Technology or Survey Technology

Tools

CADD software

Total stations

GNSS receivers

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

This is a repost. Previous applicants do not need to reapply and are still being considered.

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 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.

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.