Engineering Technician II

State of North Carolina • Washington County, NC

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About The Position

The Location and Surveys Unit is hiring an Engineering Technician to work primarily as a member of a field survey crew. The unit provides engineering analysis, mapping, and other data for transportation facility design and property acquisition. The technician performs complex technical assignments for highway route location surveys in the field or office, using survey equipment and CADD and computer systems to produce survey data and plan sheets for transportation projects. The role applies standard civil engineering practices and procedures using independent judgment, with work reviewed by higher-level technicians or engineers. The technician also supervises a survey team during moderately complex field operations.

Requirements

• Associate degree in an applicable Engineering Technology, Survey Technology, or related curriculum from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of progressive technician-level experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle.
• Experience using CADD and computer equipment in highway design, including topographic features, hydrographic information, utility locations, property boundaries, elevations, digital terrain model files, and property condemnation maps.
• Experience planning, directing, overseeing, and leading lower-level technicians in survey field and some office work.
• Experience working with field survey equipment such as total stations and GNSS receivers.
• Experience developing maps and plans using CADD software.
• Knowledge of North Carolina surveying standards, principles, and practices.

Responsibilities

• Operate field survey equipment for complex technical assignments related to highway route location surveys in the field or office.
• Perform complex CADD and computer operations for surveying and preparing plan sheets and survey data for TIP projects.
• Conduct hydraulic surveys, work on complex horizontal alignments, set photogrammetric controls, support property condemnations, and perform GPS field work.
• Apply independent judgment in using standard civil engineering practices and procedures.
• Supervise a survey team during moderately complex field operations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree