Engineering Technician I​/II​/III

The City of Bishop Public Works Department is recruiting for the position of Engineering Technician I / II / III.

This position supports the planning, development, and delivery of small- to medium-scale public works projects, with a focus on road maintenance, permit administration, procurement, and consultant coordination. The position performs both technical and administrative work, including infrastructure condition assessment, quantity takeoffs, cost estimating, construction bid document preparation, and coordination with consultants and contractors. This role increases the department’s capacity to deliver pavement maintenance and minor capital improvement projects with limited staff resources.

Assignment level and duties will vary depending on qualifications and departmental needs. Higher classifications may include greater independence in project delivery, grant management, or contract oversight.

Any questions regarding position or application process please contact, Jana Currie at  or  ext. 122. EOE

November 2nd, 2026 @ 4:00pm

This position supports the planning, development, and delivery of small- to medium-scale public works projects, with a focus on road maintenance, permit administration, procurement, and consultant coordination. The position performs both technical and administrative work, including infrastructure condition assessment, quantity takeoffs, cost estimating, construction bid document preparation, and coordination with consultants and contractors. This role increases the department’s capacity to deliver pavement maintenance and minor capital improvement projects with limited staff resources.

Assignment level and duties will vary depending on qualifications and departmental needs. Higher classifications may include greater independence in project delivery, grant management, or contract oversight.

• Receives general supervision from Public Works Director

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Use pavement condition data to prioritize road and sidewalk maintenance projects.
• Conduct field reviews to verify conditions and define project scopes.
• Prepare cost estimates, quantities, and budgets for maintenance-level construction projects (e.g., overlays, slurry, striping), under the direction of the Director.
• Develop bid packages, including technical specifications, maps, and contract documents.
• Support consultants by providing field data, record drawings, and project background; assist in preparing construction bid documents for Director review.

• Manage public works-related permits, including encroachment permits, water fill stem agreements, and grading permits.
• Coordinate application intake, fee processing, plan review, field inspection, and closeout.
• Coordinate with property owners to resolve private encroachments (e.g., fences, landscaping) within the public right-of-way.
• Interpret right-of-way boundaries using maps or deeds and maintain related records.

• Prepare scopes and solicit quotes for materials, equipment, and services in accordance with City purchasing policies.
• Assist with writing technical specifications and developing project-specific bid documents.
• Maintain up-to-date field documentation, as-built markups, and technical files using Laserfiche and GIS platforms.

• Support development of capital project documentation and updates at the direction of the Director.
• Support grant applications, obligation tracking, and reimbursement requests for eligible projects.

• Assist with planning and…