Engineering Technician

The Commonwealth of PA is seeking an Engineering Technician for the Department of Environmental Protection. This role involves assisting a survey team on mining projects and operating various survey instruments to gather essential data.

Responsibilities

• Assist an instrument man or rodman within a survey team focused on mining projects
• Operate various survey instruments such as total stations, EDMs, theodolites, transits, and levels to gather essential survey data
• Help manage high-accuracy geospatial equipment, including radios, receivers, controllers, and base stations
• Utilize survey software to generate control reports and calculate coordinates, elevations, angles, and distances
• Record, verify, and analyze field notes
• Conduct field visits to county courthouses to gather vital project information, including surface and mineral ownership and deed descriptions

Skills

• An associate degree in surveying, drafting, designing, civil, or any other appropriate field of engineering technology
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree
• Possession of a valid PA Class C driver's license
• Must meet the PA residency requirement
• Must be able to perform essential job functions

Benefits

• We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.
• We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.
• Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.
• We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.
• Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.

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