Engineering Technician I



Engineering Technician I

Salary

$34,084.00 - $59,646.00 Annually

Location

Wake County, NC

Job Type

Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

23-00896

Department

Dept of Transportation

Division

State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

Opening Date

01/20/2023

Closing Date

2/3/2023 11:59 PM Eastern

Position Number

60025409

Section

Technical Services/Photogrammetry

Work Location

Wake

Salary Grade

NC07

Description of Work


Salary Grade : NC07   Salary Range:  $34,084 - $59,646

This posting will fill two positions, #60025409 & 60025389. You only have to apply once to 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 NCDOT's subject matter experts for aerial surveying.

The Photogrammetry Unit has an opening for an Engineering Technician I to provide entry level technical to support higher level technicians and engineers.

We are looking for an employee who can 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 in the beta testing of new, moderately complex, processes and procedures. 
  • Operation of various hardware devices and software programs in order to perform most of their 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 / Competencies

Qualified Applicants must submit an application that clearly reflects work experience that demonstrates the following:

  • Working knowledge and understanding of general concepts, practices, and theories of professional transportation and geomatics concepts used in photogrammetry, surveying, and GIS as related to highway location, design, and construction.
  • Basic 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, or GIS 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 to perceive overlapping aerial imagery stereoscopically in three dimensions and interpret planimetric and terrain features relatively correct.
 

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Associate’s degree in Civil Engineering Technology, Survey Technology or assigned discipline from an appropriately accredited institution; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Supplemental and Contact Information

Kayren Williamson 919-707-7092

Applicant must meet both the minimum requirements and all posted Knowledge, Skills and Ability requirements to be considered Qualified for the position. 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.



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.


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

 

01
I understand in order to be qualified for this position, the description of my work experience must clearly reflect the required education and experience as well as the posted knowledge, skills and abilities for this position. 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
Which of the following best describes your level of working knowledge and understanding of general concepts, practices, and theories of professional transportation and geomatics concepts used in photogrammetry, surveying, and GIS as related to highway location, design, and construction?
  • None
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1-2 years
  • 2-3 years
  • 3-4 years
  • 4-5 years
  • 5 or more years
03
Which of the following best describes your level of knowledge of the use and operation of CADD and mapping software and equipment associated with photogrammetric processes used to generate mapping?
  • None
  • Limited
  • Intermediate
  • Advanced
04
Which of the following best describes your level of experience reviewing routine or simple photogrammetric mapping and/or engineering surveys for compliance with established mapping standards and specifications?
  • None
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1-2 years
  • 2-3 years
  • 3-4 years
  • 4-5 years
  • 5 or more years
05
Which of the following best describes your level of experience expressing routine or simple technical facts and maintaining records and work-specific notes in a clear, concise, and organized manner?
  • None
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1-2 years
  • 2-3 years
  • 3-4 years
  • 4-5 years
  • 5 or more years
06
Which of the following best describes the level of ability you have demonstrated perceiving overlapping aerial imagery stereoscopically in three dimensions and interpret planimetric and terrain features relatively correct?
  • None
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1-2 years
  • 2-3 years
  • 3-4 years
  • 4-5 years
  • 5 or more years

Required Question

Agency
State of North Carolina
Address
NOTE: Apply to the department listed on posting

An Equal Opportunity Employer, North Carolina, State Government