Engineering Specialist II - Survey Party Chief
About The Position
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. Please note that all positions close at 12:00 AM on the posted closing date. You must apply by 11:59 PM prior to the posted closing date. This is a repost. Previous applicants must reapply to be considered. The posting is for one Engineering Specialist II position that will serve as Survey Party Chief in the Aberdeen Resident Engineer’s Office. 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. The employee working in this position will be exposed to high traffic volumes, work at heights over water or traffic, outside environmental hazards, confined areas, and may be required to work at night and on weekends. Ability to read, interpret, and explain such things as construction plans, contract provisions, and specification/inspection procedures. The selected applicant 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.
Requirements
- Ability to read, interpret, and explain such things as construction plans, contract provisions, and specification/inspection procedures
- The selected applicant 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
- Associate’s degree in an applicable area of Engineering Technology or Survey Technology from an appropriately accredited institution and seven years of progressive technician experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application.
Nice To Haves
- Experience using surveying equipment, instruments, levels, data collectors and GPS equipment
- Experience with mathematical functions including algebra, geometry, and trigonometry
- Experience performing highway construction stakeouts
- Experience conducting independent, moderately complex surveying
- Computer experience including office software and drafting software
Responsibilities
- Performing survey work on complex construction projects
- Supervising survey crews and lower-level technicians
- Making independent decisions
- Communicating effectively with co-workers, contractor's personnel, and the general public
- Reviewing the contractor's survey submittals and providing checks of their construction layouts in the field
Benefits
- Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
