Engineer II

Agency

Dept of Transportation

Division

State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

Job Classification Title

Engineer II (NS)

Position Number

60025241

Grade

NC18

About Us

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.

Description of Work

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.

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 Engineer II who will be responsible for researching and analyzing more complex survey related procedures, policies, or problems in field surveys (route, construction, GIS).

In this role you will:

•develop and provide a high-level field and/or office training to engineers and advanced level survey technicians to all departments within NCDOT. The position receives instructions and in turn, trains their local staff in the learned- techniques (train-the-trainers).
•utilize your strong knowledge of all field survey hardware including various robotic and non-robotic total stations, Mobile and Terrestrial LiDAR, different GPS/GNSS equipment, digital levels, and data collectors and associated software used in route location, construction, and GIS surveying, as well as associated analysis software including MicroStation CADD, Geopak, Trimble Business Office, and ESRI products
•provide a strong understanding of field survey procedures in route location, construction, and GIS surveying, including the background engineering knowledge necessary to explain why certain procedures must be performed, what accuracy levels must be achieved for various types of surveys
•develop statewide standards to be used in NCDOT field and/or office survey procedures as well as the analysis of this data.
•provide analytical evaluation and resolution of more complex survey related problems when encountered by survey crews
•apply strong knowledge of gravitational anomalies and evaluation of data using higher-level statistical programs such as Least Squares Analysis.
•employ your high level of experience in all aspects of surveying theory and advanced analysis to ensure success.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Grade and Salary Range:  NC18 $63,927 - $111,871

Management prefers applicants with the following:

• Experience with the principles and practices of Civil Engineering and Route Location Surveying including geomatics engineering.
• Experience with field survey procedures in route location, construction, and GIS surveying.
• Experience with Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD), specifically using Microstation V8i/Geopak as well as Open Roads Designer.
• Experience interpreting and communicating complex geomatics engineering design concepts and techniques.
• Experience training technicians and other engineers in surveying procedures and survey equipment operation.

Minimum Education and Experience

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.

Bachelor's degree in an applicable field of engineering from an appropriately accredited institution and three (3) years of progressively responsible experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Necessary Special Requirements

May require registration as a professional engineer by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors.

EEO Statement

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:

Andriette Dana Clifton

Email:

[email protected]