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SONAR Surveys Engineer

State of North Carolina
State of North Carolina Salary
Carteret, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 10/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/26/2026
Agency
Dept of Transportation

Division
State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

Job Classification Title
Engineer III (NS)

Position Number
60025220

Grade
NC20

About Us

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.

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 $70,478 to $123,336

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 NCDOT's 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.

Bachelor's 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 Governor's 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

Email:

Salary : $70,478 - $123,336

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