Engineering Technician II

$19.39 - $31.02 Hourly

$40,326 - $64,522 Annually

This position is a Pay Band EB

Posting Details

This posting will be used for ongoing recruitment and may close at any time. Applicant lists may be screened more than once.

The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) Survey and Lands Engineering (SLE) supports all surveying and mapping activities required to fulfill the NMDOT's obligation to transportation projects in the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). The Division is comprised of two distinct Sections, the Survey Section and Lands Engineering Section. Each section supports, manages, and delivers various products utilizing state-of-the-art mapping and surveying technology. The Survey Section is supported by the Geodetic Unit, Geospatial Data Unit, and four Survey Field Units. The Lands Engineering Section is supported by the Right-of-Way and Monumentation Mapping Unit and the Verification and Research Unit.

Why does the job exist?

This position will assist the Geospatial Data improvement projects unit in preparing surveying and mapping deliverables for planning, design development, right of way acquisition/monumentation and construction of highway improvement projects.

How does it get done?

Key responsibilities of this position will include:

Checking and verifying survey data and calculations utilizing available resources to perform tasks.

Utilizing maps, plans, survey data, and Geographic Information System (GIS) data in order to search and or perform survey calculations in the field/office to assist in the completion of surveying and mapping activities. This is accomplished using ArcGIS and NMDOT's Electronic Data Management System (EDMS) to research and apply information to produce surveying and mapping deliverables.

Establishing a controlled survey by measuring primary project control with Survey Grade Global Positioning System (GPS) or Conventional surveying equipment.

Verifying that controlled survey data is being worked with by checking primary project control that was observed with Survey Grade GPS or Conventional surveying equipment and utilized for surveying and mapping projects.

Who are the customers?

The NMDOT, local government, and the general public.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have experience in the following:

Four (4) years in topographic and route surveying to include two (2) years in the development of topographic and right-of-way mapping plans for highway construction.
AutoCAD Civil-3D and ArcGIS software.
Capability to maintain schedules and tracking progress of projects.
FAA Part 107 UAS Remote Pilot Certification.

Minimum Qualification

High School Diploma or equivalent and two (2) years of relevant experience. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling two (2) years may substitute for the required experience.

Substitution Table

These combinations of education and experience qualify you for the position:
Education Experience 1 High School Diploma or Equivalent AND 2 years of experience 2 Associate's degree or higher (Bachelor's, Master's) AND 0 years of experience

• Education and years of experience must be related to the purpose of the position.

• If Minimum Qualification requires a specific number of "semester hours" in a field (e.g. 6 semester hours in Accounting), applicants MUST have those semester hours in order to meet the minimum qualifications. No substitutions apply for semester hours.

Employment Requirements

Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive a Defensive Driving Course certificate as a condition of continued employment.

Employment requires successful completion of a pre-employment physical exam and is conditional pending results.

Business Reference check and Driver's License verification are required, and employment is conditional pending results.

May require Technician Training Certification Program (TTCP) certificates within one year of hire to include but not limited to; Nuclear Densometer, Concrete Field and Lab Testing, Aggregate, Soils, Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA), Traffic Control and SWPPP.

Working Conditions

Work is performed primarily in the field in varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, humidity, wind, rain and snow. May include exposure to: sunlight, dust, pollen, chemicals, rough/rugged terrain, insects and reptiles, noxious plants and infected trash; moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, toxic fumes/chemicals and/or airborne particles, hazardous chemicals, high speed/high volume traffic and loud noises, and confined spaces; falls and bruises, considerable physical strain; standing for extended periods of time doing traffic control or walking long distances. Hand dexterity required for some duties; numerous specific vision abilities to include: close, distance, color and peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus; some climbing, reaching, kneeling and crawling to perform job duties; ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Work may also be performed in an office setting with exposure to visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and telephone usage to include working with faxes, copiers and printers. May be required to work irregular hours and is subject to call outs for emergencies. Willingness to accept change of geographical assignments. Interaction with the public by phone and in person. Frequent temporary assignments that require travel and extended overnight stays to include weekends, holidays, and overtime are required.

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Agency Contact Information: Mark L. Marrujo Email

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Bargaining Unit Position

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.