Engineering Specialist II

Engineering Specialist II (S)

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.

At NCDOT, we're building the roads that move communities forward—and we're looking for a skilled professional to help lay the groundwork. If you have hands-on experience with highway construction stakeouts and a strong command of moderately complex surveying, this is your opportunity to play a critical role in shaping major infrastructure projects. From translating plans into precise field layout to ensuring accuracy that keeps projects on track, your expertise will directly impact the success of every mile built. This isn't just another surveying position. It's a chance to work on dynamic highway construction projects where precision, problem-solving, and technical skill are valued every single day. You'll collaborate with engineers, contractors, and field crews to turn complex designs into reality—setting the standard for quality and efficiency in the field. If you're ready to bring your accuracy, field experience, and drive to projects that truly make a difference, we want to hear from you. This position supports the Division 6 / Lillington/Fayetteville Resident Engineer's Office and will serve as Survey Party Chief. Duties include performing survey work on complex construction projects, supervising survey crews and lower-level technicians, making independent decisions, and communicating effectively with co-workers, contractor's personnel, and the general public. When contract surveying is utilized, the Survey Party Chief will be responsible for reviewing the contractor's survey submittals and providing checks of their construction layouts in the field. Ability to read, interpret, and explain such things as construction plans, contract provisions, and specification/inspection procedures. Additional Expectations: Promote safe working environment. Ability to withstand extreme weather and terrain conditions while performing duties. Ability to work in close proximity of high volumes of traffic and heavy construction equipment. The selected candidate will be expected to legally operate a motor vehicle. Safety toe shoes required. Offer of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of NCDOT post offer employment evaluation.

Salary Grade and Salary Range: 52,592 - $ 92,036

Management prefers applicants with the following:

• Experience using surveying equipment, instruments, levels, data collectors and GPS equipment.
• Experience with mathematical functions including algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.
• Experience in performing highway construction stakeouts.
• Experience in conducting independent, moderately complex surveying.
• Computer experience including office and drafting software.

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's degree in an applicable area of Engineering Technology or Survey Technology from an appropriately accredited institution and seven (7) years of progressive technician experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

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.