Senior Engineering Technician Underfill - Las Cruces or Santa Fe (DOT/GO/PINF #19102)

New Mexico Department of Justice; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The New Mexico Department of Transportation seeks a Senior Engineering Technician Underfill in Las Cruces or Santa Fe to support the Survey & Lands Engineering Division in planning, coordinating, and directing field and mapping work.

Ideal candidates will have experience in control surveying, GIS data handling, and proficiency with Trimble GPS/Trimble Business Center. This position involves fieldwork and data processing across highway projects.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent with two years of relevant experience.
• Experience in control surveying and mapping is preferable.
• Familiarity with GPS and conventional surveying methods is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Establish controlled survey by measuring project control with GPS or conventional surveying equipment.
• Utilize maps, plans, GIS data to perform survey calculations in the field/office.
• Plan and perform field work for various types of surveys.
• Process field notes and project deliverables using CAD and related software.
• Ensure controlled survey data integrity for surveying and mapping projects.

Skills

Control surveying

Surveying & mapping

Geospatial data

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Trimble GPS

Trimble Business Center

Job description

Job Title Senior Engineering Technician Underfill - Las Cruces or Santa Fe (DOT/GO/PINF #19102)

For more Job Requirements & Classification Description:

The Survey & Lands Engineering (SLE) Division measures and provides geospatial information necessary for the development of design, construction, and maintenance of the New Mexico state transportation system. SLE supports all surveying and mapping activities required to fulfill the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT)'s obligation to transportation projects in the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP).

As a valued new employee to NMDOT, you may be eligible to received three (3) days of administrative leave upon your start date. This is applicable to external hires not within the State of New Mexico Government.

This posting will be used for ongoing recruitment and may close at any time. Applicant lists may be screened more than once.

Why does the job exist?

These positions will assist the Survey Field Unit in planning, coordinating, and directing all work responsibilities needed to provide controlled survey data for location and right of way surveys for planning, design development, right of way acquisition/monumentation and construction of highway improvement projects.

How does it get done?

The primary responsibilities of this position will include:

• Establishing a controlled survey accomplished by measuring primary project control with Survey Grade Global Positioning System (GPS) or Conventional surveying equipment.
• Utilize maps, plans, survey data, and Geographic Information System (GIS) data in order to search and or perform survey calculations in the field/office to assist in the completion of surveying and mapping activities.
• Plan and perform field work for various types of surveys.
• Upon completion reduce field notes and process electronic survey data to utilize and prepare project deliverables using Computer Aided Drafting software and other computer software as needed.
• Ensure that controlled survey data is being worked with by checking primary project control that was observed with Survey Grade GPS or Conventional surveying equipment and utilized for surveying and mapping projects.

Who are the customers?

Government and general public.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have preferred education and/or experience in the following areas:

• Control surveying, construction, route surveying, survey and right of way mapping, physical science and/or mathematics.
• Development of survey control and mapping plans for Highway Construction.
• Use of Trimble GPS Survey Grade Receivers and Controllers, and Trimble Business Center.

(If you have four (4) years or more of relevant experience, please apply for the Senior Engineering Technician Underfill - Las Cruces or Santa Fe (DOT/GO/PINF #19102)/Job ID 168327 position.)

High School Diploma or equivalent and two (2) years of relevant experience. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling two (2) years may substitute for the required experience.

Employment Requirements

Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive a Defensive Driving Course certificate as a condition of continued employment.

Employment requires successful completion of a pre-employment physical exam and is conditional pending results.

Business Reference check and Driver's License verification are required, and employment is conditional pending results.

Working Conditions

Work is performed primarily in the field in varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, humidity, wind, rain and snow. May include exposure to: sunlight, dust, pollen, chemicals, rough/rugged terrain, insects and reptiles, noxious plants and infected trash; moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, toxic fumes/chemicals and/or airborne particles, hazardous chemicals, high speed/high volume traffic and loud noises, and confined spaces; falls and bruises, considerable physical strain; standing for extended periods of time doing traffic control or walking long distances. Hand dexterity required for some duties; numerous specific vision abilities to include: close, distance, color and peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus; some climbing, reaching, kneeling and crawling to perform job duties; ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Work may also be performed in an office setting with exposure to visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and telephone usage to include working with faxes, copiers and printers. May be required to work irregular hours and is subject to call outs for emergencies. Willingness to accept change of geographical assignments. Interaction with the public by phone and in person. Frequent temporary assignments that require travel and extended overnight stays to include weekends, holidays, and overtime are required.

Bargaining Unit Position

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.