Senior Engineering Technician

The County of Riverside Transportation Department Survey Division has an opportunity for a Senior Engineering Technician (SET).

This position may be assigned to either the office or field in Riverside.

The Riverside County Transportation Department is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Engineering Technician to lead both office and field survey crews in support of the County's infrastructure and land development initiatives.

This position plays a key leadership role in overseeing a range of land surveying activities, including boundary, topographic, construction, and right-of-way surveys, while ensuring data accuracy and project efficiency.

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated expertise in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), including collecting, managing, and editing spatial data; performing basic spatial analysis; producing maps and visual data products; and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of GIS datasets using platforms such as ArcGIS or QGIS.

Additionally, candidates withdrone piloting experience particularly those with a background in LiDAR and photogrammetryare highly preferred.

Responsibilities may include planning and executing drone missions, collecting and processing high-resolution spatial data, generating 3D models, and ensuring compliance with UAS regulations.

Strong technical proficiency, a commitment to safety, and the ability to communicate effectively with multidisciplinary teams are essential to the success of this role.

An ideal candidate will have substantial experience in both traditional and modern surveying methods and technology, including the use of GPS, total stations, and digital levels, as well as strong proficiency in GIS tools and CAD software.

A highly preferred qualification is the ability to operate drones for aerial data collection, particularly for photogrammetry and LiDAR-based mapping and possess or be actively pursuing a California Land Surveyor-in-Training (LSIT) certificate.

In addition to technical skills, the ideal candidate will possess excellent communication and leadership abilities, capable of effectively guiding field crews, collaborating with engineers and planners, and interacting with the public and external agencies.

A commitment to accuracy, innovation, and continuous improvement is essential for success in this role.

Advancement to the Principal Engineering Technician level is obtained by competitive selection through an open recruitment.

Meet the Team!
The Riverside County TLMA Survey Divisio n is responsible for all land surveying functions within the Transportation Department and offers its services to other County Departments and local agencies.• Perform complex sub-professional survey work of a technically specialized nature in connection with surveying, and the checking and preparation of records of surveys, corner records, maps and plans.

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