Engineering Technician II

Responsibilities

• This position assists with technical plan review, field surveying, construction inspection, project design, and project management functions.
• Conducts development/site inspections to ensure compliance with city regulations.
• Monitors the work of contractors engaged in city projects to ensure compliance with project specifications and city standards.
• Performs plan, specification and design review.
• Conducts or assists in conducting topographic, construction, traffic and inventory surveys.
• Assists in the development and review of plans and specifications for city related projects.
• Uses computer hardware and software to create comprehensive documents, create and input spreadsheets, prepare databases, and file electronic documents.
• Assists with the review of site plans or construction plans for compliance with city regulations.
• Assists with engineering bid proposals.
• Investigates citizen complaints.
• Assists the public and consulting engineers in understanding and complying with applicable federal, state and local regulations.
• Provides technical support for the work of other city departments.
• Provides computer-aided drafting and operates GIS system as needed.
• Performs related duties.

• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to basic skills typically associated with the completion of a high school diploma or GED.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of:
  • An apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for four years or
  • A certification or an associate degree in a course of study related to the occupational field and two years of related experience.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of North Dakota for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. City of Bismarck does not provide visa sponsorship for this position.
• Knowledge of materials, methods and tools used in the construction, maintenance or repair of public works infrastructure.
• Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology.
• Knowledge of the techniques, tools and principles involved in the production of technical plans, blueprints, drawings and models.
• Knowledge of methods, instruments, techniques, principles and practices of land surveying.
• Knowledge of relevant federal and state laws, city ordinances, and department policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
• Skill in preparing and interpreting engineering reports and technical specifications.
• Skill in problem solving.
• Skill in prioritizing and planning.
• Skill in interpersonal relations.
• Skill in oral and written communication.