Engineering Technician I​/II; Utilities

The Position

The City of Carlsbad is currently seeking a diligent, committed, and skilled Engineering Technician for our Public Works Department. The current vacancy is in the Utilities Division.

Carlsbad
-The Community: This nearly 40 square mile city is ideally situated in north San Diego County with an approximate population of 115,000. It offers a great climate, beautiful beaches, lagoons and abundant natural open space. World class resorts, family attractions, well planned neighborhoods, a diverse business sector and a charming village atmosphere combine to create the ideal California experience.

The Branch: The Public Works Branch is responsible for planning, providing and maintaining infrastructure that supports Carlsbad's excellent quality of life. The branch includes a variety of departments including Environmental Sustainability, Fleet & Facilities, Construction Management & Inspection, Transportation and Utilities. More than 195 full-time equivalent staff support the branch which also has an annual total budget of over $123 million, along with a total Capital Improvement Program (CIP) appropriation of over $110 million

The Utilities Department of the Public Works Branch has an exciting opportunity for an Engineering Technician. This assignment will conduct records research and GIS mapping to update the water, wastewater, and recycled water system data in the city's GIS database; prepare engineering plans and standard drawings; and support the Engineering Division in capital improvement program execution. The successful candidate will be part of a dedicated team that serves a large customer base and will coordinate with administrative staff, engineers and field staff in the fulfillment of the department's objectives.

You belong in Carlsbad: The City of Carlsbad embraces and recognizes the vital relationship of an inclusive, engaged work environment and innovative excellence. An equitable and inclusive work climate comprises personal experiences, values, and views shaped from differences of culture and circumstance. Our organization appreciates belonging, creativity, recognition and retention of its employees and is committed to hiring and developing motivated, productive and talented employees who provide services and enhance our quality of life.

We work to embrace open and equitable access to opportunities for learning and development as our responsibility and goal.

Engineering Tech I - $31.55 - $38.38

Engineering Tech II - $36.62 - $44.55

• Under direction, prepare or assist in the preparation of maps, exhibits, engineering standard drawings, plans, estimates of project quantities and/or costs, project schedules, memoranda, and technical reports pertaining to the design, construction, maintenance, and operation of water, wastewater, and recycled water projects including pipelines, pump stations, sewer lift stations, reservoirs, and related appurtenances.
• Perform computer-aided design and drafting using AutoCAD in connection with water and recycled water distribution systems and sewer collection systems.
• Perform a variety of engineering and office duties in support of engineering staff. Use engineering design software and database spreadsheets.
• Coordinate with material suppliers, vendors, and/or contractors to obtain quotes for work, equipment, or materials
• Assist in the assessment, troubleshooting or collection, and reduction of data for utility systems and review or analyze fluid pressure, flow, volume, temperature, and level data
• Assist administrative staff and engineers with meeting preparation, preparation and distribution of minutes, and other tasks as needed.
• Maintain plan files and engineering records.
• Update the GIS database of city assets and private assets contributing to city utility systems and maintain data dictionary.
• Use the GIS database of city assets to create and print custom maps and spreadsheets and update asset reports. Communicate with other departments, and exchange information on assets collected.
• Conduct field reconnaissance and investigation to confirm location, dimensions, type, and condition of utility assets. Collect field data and operate various types of surveying or data collection equipment and instruments. Compile, tabulate and analyze field data and prepare summaries and reports.
• Inspect materials and workmanship on public works projects to ensure conformance with established plans and specifications and engineering and construction…