Engineering Tech - Designer

Civil Engineering Technician

The City of Lewiston is seeking a Civil Engineering Technician. This position involves a variety of duties involving technical office and field engineering/inspection work, including the review and design of streets, sewers, water systems, storm drainage, building, and other capital improvements.

The starting salary for this position is $56,126.88 annually. The full salary range is $56,126.88 - $81,631.06 annually. This position is open until filled.

Under the general direction of the Engineering Project Supervisor, perform a variety of duties involving technical office and field engineering/inspection work, including the review and design of streets, sewers, water systems, storm drainage, building, and other capital improvements; perform field surveys during design and construction phases of public works projects; provide technical writing for project applications and documents.

Provide engineering design and drafting services to staff engineers utilizing Auto Desk/Auto Cad Civil 3D or similar software for public works projects.

Perform a variety of duties involving technical office, field engineering, and inspection work, including the review and design of streets, sewers, water systems, storm drainage, and other capital improvements.

Conduct field surveys during design and construction phases of public works projects; create design and topographic base map drawings from survey data; maintain records for capital improvement projects as needed.

Operate a variety of professional survey equipment including GPS rovers, total stations, data collectors, levels, calculators, and computers.

Develop and propose revisions or updates to City engineering standards and specifications.

Perform field work and calculations related to engineering studies.

Assist in maintaining a current GIS and asset management database of City owned infrastructure, and related GIS maps.

Provide technical assistance to the public, construction personnel, and consulting engineers.

Interact in a professional manner with personnel, customers and other agencies.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Must possess a valid Idaho State driver's license. Engineer In Training (EIT) Certification preferred.

High school diploma and a minimum of two years of progressive experience in civil engineering technology or a two or four year college degree in civil engineering technology or a closely related field. Progressive experience using recent Auto Desk/AutoCAD design, surveying and drafting software such as Civil 3D or completion of Auto Desk/AutoCAD training courses and college-level coursework is a plus.

City of Lewiston offers a competitive and comprehensive benefit package to all full time employees. Benefits include:

• Health Plan - A high quality, affordable health plan that includes medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage administered by Regence Blue Shield of Idaho and Delta Dental of Idaho. The City pays 100% of the premium for employees and 80% of the premium for dependents.
• Public Employee Retirement System of Idaho (PERSI) - PERSI, one of the best pension plans nationwide, ensures our employees have first-class, reliable retirement. Employees can also contribute additional funds to PERSI Choice 401(k), Nationwide 457, ICMA 457, or ICMA Roth IRA through payroll.
• Holiday Leave
  - Employees enjoy 13 paid holidays throughout the year including a floating holiday to use on a day of their choosing.
• Vacation/Sick Leave
  - Employees accrue vacation and sick leave at competitive rates.
• Basic Life Insurance
  - Upon hire, employees are enrolled in basic life and accidental death and dismemberment policy at no cost to them.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Available to all employees, the EAP, provides a variety of free services, including anything from visits with a mental health provider to finding quality pet care.
• Wellness Incentive Program
  - Employees are eligible to participate in an annual Wellness Program with quarterly incentives including an additional day off.
• Optional Benefits
  - Other optional benefits available to employees include Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), Life Insurance, and Short & Long Term Disability.