Engineering Specialist II – Division 9
Quick Summary
This position will make field visits to ensure correct format and that acceptable surveying standards and procedures are met. Must be able to legally operate a motor vehicle.
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.
This posting is for an Engineering Specialist II position that will serve as the District Survey Party Chief in the Division 9 District 1 Engineer’s Office. This is the highest level of technical work and support in the District Engineer’s office, performing a wide variety of the most complex and advanced assignments including analyzing, evaluating, computing, editing, and processing higher level engineering and other survey information. This includes, but is not limited to, establishing (includes planning, processing, and adjustment) or reviewing establishment of project control networks utilizing GPS, Drone and/or conventional survey methods. Work involves an extremely wide range of independent decision-making and use of judgment and would normally include some supervision and providing work direction to others. Employee will check and review technical aspects of survey data and mapping from both in-house and contracted services, to ensure that proper procedures are followed, and appropriate accuracies are obtained according to NCDOT, Location & Survey, and generally accepted surveying standards. Other duties will involve supervision and review of litigation surveys and may serve as expert witnesses in litigation cases. Work is performed under very limited technical and limited administrative supervision and may include other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Additional Expectations:
This position will make field visits to ensure correct format and that acceptable surveying standards and procedures are met.
Must be able to legally operate a motor vehicle.
Safety toe shoes required.
Salary Grade and Salary Range: NC14 / $52,592 – $92,036
- Experience with route locations and other survey policies and procedures.
- Experience in managing or leading survey crews in daily activities.
- Working knowledge of CADD, MicroStation, and Geopak; including editing the work of others.
- Experience with planning and reviewing survey work performed by others.
- Demonstrated ability communicating effectively both orally and in writing with co-workers, management, contractors and general public to express complex technical and/or program concepts and related facts in a clear, concise, and organized manner.
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.
Associate's degree in an applicable area of Engineering Technology or Survey Technology from an appropriately accredited institution and seven years of progressive technician experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
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.
Location & Eligibility
Listing Details
- Posted
- October 5, 2026
- First seen
- October 5, 2026
- Last seen
- October 5, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 0
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 51%
- Scored at
- October 5, 2026
Signal breakdown
Similar Engineering Specialist jobs
View all →Browse Similar Jobs
Stay ahead of the market
Get the latest job openings, salary trends, and hiring insights delivered to your inbox every week.
No spam. Unsubscribe at any time.