Engineering Technician III – Field & Survey Inspector

State of Nevada (NV); Reno, Sparks (NV, NV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Nevada in Reno seeks an Engineering Technician IV to support construction projects with field inspections, drafting, surveying, and testing. The role requires coordinating with engineers, preparing technical documents, and ensuring compliance with standards across diverse environments.

The incumbent may work in office or field settings, handle complex calculations, and assist with project coordination, cost estimation, and data analysis. Travel/on-call work may be required.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in engineering or related field with relevant experience.
• Experience performing field/lab tests and data analysis to ensure compliance with standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform field and laboratory tests and record results.
• Assist engineers with drafting, calculations, and surveying tasks.
• Inspect construction sites and ensure compliance with plans and specifications.
• Maintain contract files and reports per manuals; complete documentation.

Skills

Engineering calculations

Surveying

Materials testing

Construction inspection

Right-of-way engineering

Drafting

Data analysis

Education

Associate's degree in engineering or related field

High school diploma with related experience

One year of experience as Engineering Technician II in Nevada State service

Tools

CAD software

Field testing equipment

Job description

State of Nevada in Reno seeks an Engineering Technician IV to support construction projects with field inspections, drafting, surveying, and testing. The role requires coordinating with engineers, preparing technical documents, and ensuring compliance with standards across diverse environments.

The incumbent may work in office or field settings, handle complex calculations, and assist with project coordination, cost estimation, and data analysis. Travel/on-call work may be required.