Lead Field Survey Technician - CAD/GIS & GPS

Department of Transportation

Washington

On-site

USD 41,000 - 72,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking an Engineering Technician to join the Location & Surveys unit, supporting field survey crews and preparing survey data for highway projects. You will operate field survey equipment, perform CADD work, and contribute to property surveys for TIP initiatives.

Applicants should have an associate degree in engineering technology or survey-related fields and at least two years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

Associate degree in Engineering Technology, Survey Technology or a related curriculum from an appropriately accredited institution and two (2) years of progressive technician level 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.
This role requires understanding of surveying standards and practices used in North Carolina.

Responsibilities

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 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.