Engineering Technician ; Field Engineering

This is not a Civil Service Position. DWSD employees are subject to provisions of Court Orders entered in United States District Court, Eastern District of Michigan, Southern Division, Case No. 77-71100 with regard to certain terms and conditions of employment. DWSD does not honor reversion rights for internal candidates.

Applicants for open positions at the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. The Detroit Water and Sewerage Department is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

The Engineering Technician II works in a team environment to provide research from various engineering units and outside agencies for the preparation of engineering design drawings, detail drawings, maps, graphs, and as-built plans and any other drawings and information for the purpose of record keeping and development of engineering plans.

Provide research from various engineering units and outside agencies for the preparation of engineering design drawings. Review, create and modify complex CADD drawings, maps, graphs for GIS input. Search reference materials and engineering office files and compile information from other departments for use in development of various drawings such as but not limited to: engineering design drawings, detail drawings, maps, graphs, as-built plans.

Conduct inspections. Assist with contract management. Assist management with engineering reports and other correspondence. Follow safety policies and procedures in carrying out duties. A valid Michigan Driver’s License and the ability to drive a motor vehicle on all terrain. Provide on the job training.

Create reproductions of maps, charts and drawings. Perform related work duties as assigned.

• Engineering principles and best practices
• CADD systems operation and application software
• Application of drafting theory to a wide variety of drafting operations
• Basic Geographic Information Systems

• Analyze and interpret maps, graphs, and drawings
• Use advanced technology

• Prepare a variety of drafting, graphic and pictorial materials
• Adapt or devise methods of presentation, to resolve drafting problems
• Accurately maintain detailed records
• Understand and follow verbal and written instructions
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• Communicate frequently with the team about process, equipment or potential problems
• Direct team activities or to work as a team member
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance
• Assist with the creation and modification of complex CADD drawings
• Assist with review of detailed drawings, maps, graphs for GIS input

• High School Diploma or GED with successful completion of courses in algebra, geometry and trigonometry.
• Completion of advanced training with coursework applicable to engineering or engineering technology work.
• Associate’s degree in design or engineering technology is preferred.
• Two (2) years of experience in technical work that includes CADD operation for engineering, planning or mapping projects, technical project coordination, or other technical work involving the application of the principles, methods and techniques of engineering technology preferred.
• One (1) year of general work practices or any combination of equivalent skills in public utility or private industry

• Assist with providing research from various engineering departments and outside departments for the preparation of engineering design drawings
• Assist with creating…