Engineering Technician I

Wake County, NC - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 35984 - 62971

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Agency

Dept of Transportation

Division

State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

Job Classification Title

Engineering Technician I (S)

Position Number

Grade

NC07

About Us

Its 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

Two positions andAC1.1 are being filled through this posting. You only have to apply once and will be considered for both positions.

The Photogrammetry Unit acquires aerial imagery and generates geospatial information products used for transportation planning design and construction.

The unit also partners with other government agencies for statewide orthophotography and aerial LiDAR elevation data programs serving as NCDOTs subject matter experts for aerial surveying.

We have an opening for an Engineering Technician I to provide entry level technical to support higher level technicians and engineers.

In this role you will provide:

Basic level technical support for the planning and production of photogrammetric mapping for functional design preliminary design final design digital mission support files film image scanning digital image plotting image processing calculation of construction earthwork pay quantities or beta testing of new moderately complex processes and procedures.
Operation of various hardware devices and software programs in order to perform most of your assigned duties.
Operation of a sophisticated photogrammetric analytical stereoplotting instrument and software to stereoscopically view digital aerial imagery and review/compile planimetric features and terrain features.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Grade: NC07 Salary Range: $35984- $62971

Management prefers applicants with the following:

Working knowledge and understanding of general concepts practices and theories of professional transportation and geomatics concepts used in photogrammetry lidar surveying and GIS as related to transportation planning design construction and maintenance.
Knowledge of the use and operation of CADD and mapping software and equipment associated with photogrammetric processes used to generate mapping.
Experience reviewing routine or simple photogrammetric mapping lidar mapping or engineering surveys for compliance with established mapping standards and specifications.
Experience expressing routine or simple technical facts and maintaining records and work-specific notes in a clear concise and organized manner.
Demonstrated ability perceiving overlapping aerial imagery stereoscopically in three dimensions and interpreting planimetric and terrain features relatively correctly.

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.

Associates degree in an applicable area of Engineering Technology Survey Technology or a related curriculum from an appropriately accredited institution; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

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

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AgencyDept of TransportationDivisionState Hwy Administrator - Div of HwysJob Classification TitleEngineering Technician I (S)Position NumberGradeNC07About UsIts the mission of the NC Department of Transportation to connect people products and places safely and efficiently with customer focus account...