Engineering Technician
Listed on 2026-07-30
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Engineering
Environmental Engineer, Civil Engineering, Environmental Compliance & Protection, Water Engineer
Salary: $43,138.58 - $62,982.32 Annually
Location:
Various Locations within the City of El Paso, TX
Job Type: Civil Service
Job Number:
Department:
El Paso Water Utilities
Opening Date: 07/09/2026
Closing Date: 7/28/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA:
Non-Exempt
Max Number of Applicants: 75
RequirementsEducation and Experience:
An Associate’s Degree or higher in Engineering or Drafting Technology, or a closely related physical science field and one (1) year of construction or engineering related experience; or 30 hours of college credits in Engineering, Drafting Technology or a closely related physical science field and (2) two years of construction or engineering related experience.
Licenses and Certificates:
Some positions may require a Texas Class “C” Driver’s License or equivalent from another state.
MOS Code: 120A (Army), 713 (Navy), 1142 (Marine Corps)
General PurposeUnder general supervision, perform basic aspects of providing technical support, including plans and specifications development and drafting, survey oversight and conduct, construction site inspection, or water distribution systems study, to assist higher level technicians or engineering professionals within in a specified discipline or department with projects.
Typical DutiesDraft assigned plans and specifications for standardized phases of projects, such as, water, sewer or storm drain lines, drainage, runoff control, site or street development or changes, storm water quality improvement, landfill design, fuel spill remediation, hazardous wastes and environmental assessments, in accordance with well established procedures, if required. Involves:
Research existing structures and designs and gather statistical data. Conduct field reviews on problem locations; and recommend remedial action. Prepare and review draft design drawings, sketches and diagrams based on engineering requirements and develop applications of technical procedures in support of engineering projects. Identify required materials, prepare and analyze cost estimates. Design water and sanitary sewer systems. Review and process work orders.
Verify work completion and prepare payment requests, and review and approve professional services invoices.
Oversee and participate in survey teamwork assignments in accordance with clearly defined instructions, if required. Involves:
Direct or perform field surveys and data collection, and review and evaluate data recorded or transferred regarding stake boundaries, vertical and horizontal elevation settings, utility locations, metes and bounds survey information to permanent files both manually and/or electronically. Translate survey notes into maps, plans, profiles, cross-sections and legal descriptions. Interpret survey data, plans, drawings, and specifications to usable on-site staking, measurements and physical guide markings.
Relate to applicable codes and regulations. Set up and calibrate instruments, take samples or monitor system operations and maintain field monitoring scientific equipment. Monitor operation and care of surveying equipment. May act as survey party chief, direct field crew.
Review specified construction project plans, designs and calculations, and monitor compliance with specified technical codes, ordinances, rules and regulations, in accordance with well established procedures, if required. Involves:
Review plans prepared by consultants, contractors, engineers and architects. Assess annexation issues or substandard improvements. Verify street location, traffic control plans, drainage improvements, fire protection, utilities and other facilities to serve subdivisions. Assess flood plain management and hydrologic design regarding storm sewer system. Review construction plans for compliance with storm water management regulations. Review plans for the construction of potable water and wastewater systems and irrigation systems.
Verify plans and drawings are clearly drawn to scale, possess sufficient detail, comply with storm water, environmental, erosion, grading and drainage regulations. Suggest modifications to plans to bring them into compliance and coordinate with parties. Schedule, monitor and inspect assigned…
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