Engineering Technician

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Job Description and responsibilities summarized below.

Job Code: 99480 Salary Grade: 16 FLSA: Nonexempt

Salary Range: ($50,325 - $65,674.50 - $81,024)

The purpose of this classification is to provide engineering support for construction and maintenance projects and general operations in various County departments, utilizing engineering principles.

• Drafts plans for small or routine construction and maintenance projects and contributes to the design of larger, more complex projects related to public infrastructure; prepares plans, skilled engineering drawings, specifications, details, maps, plats and other displays for engineering projects using GPS, GIS, and CADD software; and works with engineers and other staff to aid the development of solutions for resolving City infrastructure needs.
• Performs engineering calculations utilizing broad knowledge of engineering principles and practices; calculates ratios, volumes, angles, grades, construction quantities, and other project components; prepares cost estimates; and reviews calculations submitted by third party contractors.
• Compiles, studies, and analyzes a variety of engineering and operational data in support of County infrastructure; participates in field and topography surveys for design assignments and to stake/field layout design components for construction projects; assesses road conditions and determines the corrective measures needed to repair or resurface the roads; inspects construction to ensure adherence to designs and project specifications per work site;
  
  conducts various field studies and visits sites to assess and resolve infrastructure and construction problems; and reviews operations for compliance with permits and environmental regulations.
• Provides engineering support for capital projects; provides support to project managers; develops construction specifications and reviews contractor specifications for compliance with established rules and regulations; organizes bid proposals and calculates cost estimates; prepares contract documents for projects and all required permitting; reviews materials, labor, and equipment costs to verify accuracy; and provides technical guidance for construction as required.
• Provides customer service pertaining to engineering services; meets with professional design consultants; organizes public outreach and develops information for distribution; drafts letters and mass mailings for explanations of upcoming projects; responds to construction inquiries; and responds to citizen concerns, inquiries and complaints.
• Updates and maintains electronic and hardcopy records of daily department operations; maintains comprehensive project records and design/drawing files for assigned projects; and maintains database files as appropriate.
• Reviews residential and commercial plans, plats, permits, reports and studies for compliance with ordinances and construction standards; reviews designs and makes initial determinations regarding technical compliance issues; works with third party architects and engineers to resolve issues and provide direction for compliance with codes; evaluates and assesses the impact of proposed projects; makes recommendations regarding approval and/or actions necessary to correct deviations or violations.
• Researches, compiles and analyzes legal descriptions, permit reports, deeds, plats, plans and other property records; interprets maps and plats; prepares written legal descriptions of property; compiles information pertaining to compliance with grants, permits, and environmental regulations; prepares and/or updates various maps utilizing CAD.

Associate degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a closely related field required; three years of experience in surveying, drafting and sub-professional civil engineering related work; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.