Engineering Technician III

Engineering Technician III (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.

The primary purpose of Location & Surveys is to serve as support services in providing engineering analysis, mapping and other data for the design of transportation facilities and the acquisition of property for the construction of transportation facilities. We are looking for an individual to provide advanced technical work supporting higher-level technicians and engineers by serving as a survey crew leader providing base mapping for highway design functions. In this role you will:

• Perform tasks requiring utilization of conventional surveys, CADD equipment, and GPS.
• Complete a wide variety of moderate to complex assignments in analyzing, computing, editing, processing, and recommending corrective actions for various data sources.
• Review completed field data and CADD mapping prepared by a NCDOT survey party to ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Perform duties that will normally involve a wide range of decision making and use of judgment including directing the work of others.
• Be responsible for the safety of survey crew during field operations.

Salary Grade and Salary Range: NC11 $45,431.00 - $79,504.00

Management prefers applicants with the following:

• Experience accurately reading, comprehending, interpreting, and applying Department and Unit procedures, policies, data provided through CADD files, plans sheets, maps, as those apply to engineering and other types of land surveying.
• Experience planning, directing, overseeing, leading the work of lower-level technicians in survey field and office work.
• Experience working with survey equipment, i.e. total stations, GNSS receivers.
• Experience developing maps/plans through CADD utilizing CADD software.
• Experience with the standards, principles, and practices of surveying in North Carolina.

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, Survey Technology or a related curriculum from an appropriately accredited institution and three (3) years of progressive technician level 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.

Recruiter: Genesis M. Wallace

Email: DOT-WorkdayJobRecruitment@ncdot.gov