Senior Engineering Technician - Field & Surveying

State-of-Nevad; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Nevada Department of Transportation in Las Vegas seeks an Engineering Technician 3 to support the Construction Division. The role involves field inspections, testing, surveying, and documenting contractor work to ensure payment accuracy and compliance with specifications.

Requirements include an Associate degree in engineering or related field, or equivalent combination with experience; on-site work only with no remote option.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in engineering/related field with relevant experience.
• Two years of engineering-related experience with a high school diploma, or equivalent.
• Experience in field and laboratory testing, surveying, and drafting processes.

Responsibilities

• Perform field and laboratory tests and inspections to document construction and compliance.
• Assist engineers with data collection, calculations, measurements, and drafting tasks.
• Interpret plans, specifications, and water/right-of-way documentation as required.
• Maintain accurate records and data for payment and project tracking.

Skills

Surveying

Drafting

Engineering calculations

Field inspections

Testing & data analysis

CAD software

Education

Associate's degree in engineering/related field

High school diploma + 2 years relevant experience

Engineering Technician II in Nevada state service

Tools

Civil engineering software (CAD)

Survey instruments (transits, levels)

Laboratory testing equipment

Job description

Nevada Department of Transportation in Las Vegas seeks an Engineering Technician 3 to support the Construction Division. The role involves field inspections, testing, surveying, and documenting contractor work to ensure payment accuracy and compliance with specifications.

Requirements include an Associate degree in engineering or related field, or equivalent combination with experience; on-site work only with no remote option.