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Engineering Technician II

Salary

$39,671.00 - $69,426.00 Annually

Location

Wilkes County, NC

Job Type

Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

25-10469

Department

Dept of Transportation

Division

State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

Opening Date

09/03/2025

Closing Date

9/17/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Class Title

Engineering Technician II

Position Number

60025328

Salary Grade

NC09

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Description of Work

This position with NCDOT offers fullState Benefits (https://oshr.nc.gov/state-employee-resources/benefits) , competitive salaries and many career development opportunities.

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. For more information watch theLocation and Surveys Unit Video (https://youtu.be/lhBg7b\_uMtM) .

The Location and Surveys Unit is looking to hire an Engineering Technician who will serve primarily as a member of a field survey crew.

In this role you will:

+ operate various field survey equipment in the performance of more complex technical assignments in connection with highway route location surveys of projects in the field or office.

+ perform a variety of complex CADD and computer operations in surveying and creating plan sheets and survey data for TIP projects, including hydraulic surveys, complex horizontal alignments, setting of photogrammetric controls, property condemnations, and Global Positioning System (GPS) field work.

+ utilize independent judgment in the application of standard civil engineering practices and procedures.

+ have your work reviewed by higher level technicians or engineers as part of an engineering survey group or a survey team in moderately complex field operations

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

Management prefers applicants with the following:

+ Experience using CADD and computer equipment in the design of highways (topographic features, hydrographic information, utility locations, property boundaries, elevations etc.); digital terrain model (DTM) files; and preparation of preliminary or final versions of property condemnation maps.

+ Experience planning, directing, overseeing, and leading the work of lower-level technicians in primarily survey field and some office work.

+ Experience working with field survey equipment, i.e. total stations, GNSS receivers.

+ Experience in developing maps/plans utilizing CADD software.

+ Knowledge of standards, principles, and practices of surveying in North Carolina.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

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 oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for detail.

Associate degree in an applicable area of Engineering Technology, Survey Technology or a related curriculum from an appropriately accredited institution and two (2) years of progressive technician level experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Supplemental and Contact Information

Debbie Pell,[email protected], 919-707-6803

It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application.

NCDOT will not accept “See Attached” or “See Resume” in lieu of education and work experience completed on the application. If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the posting date will be accepted.

NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.

For permanent and time-limited appointments:

Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.

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I understand in order to be qualified for this position, the description of my work experience must clearly reflect the required education and experience. I have included all of this information within my application. (If you haven't completed the application requirements, please return to your application to finish it before submitting your application.)

+ Yes

+ No

02

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?

+ Yes

+ No

03

Which of the following best describes your level of experience using CADD and computer equipment in the design of highways (topographic features, hydrographic information, utility locations, property boundaries, elevations etc.); digital terrain model (DTM) files; and preparation of preliminary or final versions of property condemnation maps?

+ None

+ Less than 1 Year

+ 1-2 Years

+ 2-3 Years

+ 3-4 Years

+ 4-5 Years

+ 5 or More Years

04

Explain how you have experience using CADD and computer equipment in the design of highways (topographic features, hydrographic information, utility locations, property boundaries, elevations etc.); digital terrain model (DTM) files; and preparation of preliminary or final versions of property condemnation maps.

05

Which of the following best describes your level of experience planning, directing, overseeing, and leading the work of lower-level technicians in primarily survey field and some office work?

+ None

+ Less than 1 Year

+ 1-2 Years

+ 2-3 Years

+ 3-4 Years

+ 4-5 Years

+ 5 or More Years

06

Explain how you have experience planning, directing, overseeing, and leading the work of lower-level technicians in primarily survey field and some office work.

07

Which of the following best describes your level of experience working with field survey equipment, i.e., total stations, GNSS receivers?

+ None

+ Less than 1 Year

+ 1-2 Years

+ 2-3 Years

+ 3-4 Years

+ 4-5 Years

+ 5 or More Years

08

Explain how you have experience working with field survey equipment, i.e., total stations, GNSS receivers.

09

Which of the following best describes your level of experience in developing maps/plans utilizing CADD software?

+ None

+ Less than 1 Year

+ 1-2 Years

+ 2-3 Years

+ 3-4 Years

+ 4-5 Years

+ 5 or More Years

10

Explain how you have experience in developing maps/plans utilizing CADD software.

11

Which of the following best describes your level of knowledge of standards, principles, and practices of surveying in North Carolina?

+ None

+ Basic

+ Intermediate

+ Thorough

12

Explain how you have knowledge of standards, principles, and practices of surveying in North Carolina.

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State of North Carolina

Website

http://www.ncdot.gov/

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