SONAR Surveys Engineer

Agency

Dept of Transportation

Division

State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

Job Classification Title

Engineer III (NS)

Position Number

Grade

NC20

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

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 the Location and Surveys Unit is to provide Statewide engineering and geomatics analysis in the development of transportation facilities and acquisition of property in accordance with the best professional engineering and surveying practices consistent with all laws and regulations governing the State Highway System.

In this role you will be:

Working with specialized technology for acquiring processing mapping and delivering data used in highway and structure design construction and maintenance as well as in open water navigational channel design and maintenance.
Using highly accurate SONAR (Sound Navigation And Ranging) survey hardware and software to create precise surface models of underwater landforms such as lake river and inlet floors.
Use of specialized equipment and associated data collection processing and application methods are complex and non standard for NCDOT engineers and land surveyors.
Use of strong working knowledge of specialized SONAR technology in addition to extensive knowledge of standard CADD and land survey principles and procedures.
Working work with and supervising other engineers and technicians while collecting processing and delivering complex data for design and analysis using specialized SONAR hardware and software.
Making decisions on complex issues related to data collection processing and delivery and will direct others in preparing using and analyzing the collected data.
Serve as the primary contact for users across other Divisions Units and Departments who rely on the collected data for engineering design and analysis involving structures highways construction maintenance and open water navigational channels.

Must be able to legally operate a motor vehicle to transport workers and equipment to and from surveying sites transport sonar boat to job site attend scoping meetings attend required training attend staff meetings and respond to emergency requests/events.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Grade and Salary Range: NC20 $70478 to $123336

Management prefers applicants with the following:

• Experience with the principles and practices of Civil Engineering and Route Location Surveying including geomatics engineering and underwater bathometric surveys.
• Experience with Side Scan SONAR technology and experience processing SONAR data using Hypack software to create maps of the processed data utilizing Bentley CADD software.
• Experience directing and managing others in SONAR survey activities associated with acquisition and processing of data on multiple projects to be used by various other groups in NCDOT.
• Experience in ensuring compliance with Department/Unit procedures in geomatics engineering operations and policies.
• Experience with NCDOTs operations especially in marine environments including knowledge of NCDOT structures and scour concerns especially in the coastal region of the state.

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.

Bachelors degree in an applicable field of engineering from an appropriately accredited institution and four (4) years of progressively responsible experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

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

In accordance with the Governors Executive Order 303 our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice-involved. We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified.

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

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:

Adrianna N Blackmer

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