Survey Party Chief - Construction
About The Position
The North Carolina Department of Transportation is hiring an Engineering Specialist II to serve as Survey Party Chief in the Sanford Resident Engineer’s Office. The role performs surveying work on complex construction projects, supervises survey crews and lower-level technicians, makes independent decisions, and communicates with coworkers, contractor personnel, and the public. When contract surveying is used, the Survey Party Chief reviews contractor survey submittals and checks construction layouts in the field. The position requires reading, interpreting, and explaining construction plans, contract provisions, and specification and inspection procedures. Work may involve exposure to high traffic volumes, heights over water or traffic, outdoor environmental hazards, and confined areas. Night and weekend work may be required. Safety-toe shoes are required, and employment is contingent on successfully completing the NCDOT post-offer employment evaluation.
Requirements
- 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.
- Ability to read, interpret, and explain construction plans, contract provisions, and specification and inspection procedures.
- Successful completion of the NCDOT post-offer employment evaluation.
- Safety-toe shoes are required.
Nice To Haves
- Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle.
- 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
- Perform surveying work on complex construction projects.
- Supervise survey crews and lower-level technicians.
- Make independent decisions.
- Communicate effectively with coworkers, contractor personnel, and the general public.
- When contract surveying is used, review contractor survey submittals and check construction layouts in the field.
- Read, interpret, and explain construction plans, contract provisions, and specification and inspection procedures.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
