Engineer, Survey Tech 1-A – B

Government of Nova Scotia

Engineering and Survey Technician role for the Department of Public Works. Involves surveying and engineering duties for highways and bridges while managing administrative tasks.

Posted 5/23/2026full-timeMiddleton • 🇨🇦 CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$49,402 - CA$63,403 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SaltStack

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct broad range of surveying and engineering related duties in conjunction with the administration, maintenance and operations of highways and bridges.
Review and administer Work Within Highway Right-of Way Permits and assess subdivision/development plans.
Assist with contract administration and collect, compile and present data collected during field work and determine quantities of materials for use on projects.
Assist supervisors and managers with maintenance project planning, designs, permitting and oversight.
Conduct field surveys to confirm property and highway boundaries.
Collect field survey data with GPS and total station equipment, plot and prepare CAD drawings and sketches.
Maintain and disseminate signage and pavement marking plans, highway right-of-way plans, and other official records.
Coordinate winter salt management and periodically confirm accurate inventory levels during summer and winter operations.
Assess lot access, road frontage and prepare response letters for subdivision applications.
Provide surveys, calculations and prepare permits for environmental work such as culverts, shoreline protection projects.
Review and update road lists.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Graduation from a two (2) year Survey or Civil Technology course
A Certified Engineering Technologist in a related field with related experience construction, maintenance, or planning will be considered.
Must have a valid driver's license and access to a reliable motor vehicle.
A self-motivated individual who works well independently with minimal supervision.
Experienced with current AutoCAD™ software packages designed for use in a surveying or engineering environment.
Familiarity with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Regulations, and safe working practices.
Experience in the use of spreadsheet software, word processing, and email applications.
Familiarity with watercourse alteration and fish passage design guidelines would also be considered assets.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Defined Benefit Pension Plan
Health, Dental, Life Insurance
General illness, Short and Long Term Disability
Vacation
Employee and Family Assistance Programs

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Hard Skills & Tools

surveyingengineeringcontract administrationfield surveysGPStotal station equipmentCAD drawingsenvironmental workculvertsshoreline protection

Soft Skills

self-motivatedindependent workminimal supervision

Certifications

Certified Engineering Technologist