Engineering Tech II

Under the direction of the Assistant Director of Engineering, performs technical engineering work in support of the design and construction of capital projects and assists Town engineers and project managers with project coordination and implementation.

• Provides technical assistance to engineers, contractors, Town staff and the general public.
• Researches and responds to inquiries regarding utility locations, construction standards, floodplain information, property boundary information, etc.
• Prepares drawings and exhibits using AutoCAD software.
• Prepares and assists with the development of engineering cost estimates for Town capital projects.
• Communicates with engineers, contractors, Town staff and the general public.
• Attends project related meetings with external customers as directed.
• Operates and administers the division’s project management software, Procore, to manage tasks and user permissions, track workflow, and generate reports.
• Maintains the document management system, Laserfiche, for the purposes of record keeping and archiving.
• Coordinates and assists with construction closeout requirements and procedures.
• Assists with inspection of public infrastructure construction and reconstruction by contractors on an as needed basis.
• Assists with property acquisitions and condemnations.
• Assists the general public with inquiries related to capital improvement projects.
• Operates various types of office equipment to include computers, copiers, and printers.
• Adheres to departmental, personnel, and safety policies and procedures.
• Informs supervisor of all work activities.
• Assists co-workers and other divisions, as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

• A High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) is required.
• Two (2) years of experience in CAD design within civil engineering or related field is required.

The physical abilities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.*

• Must be able to walk, bend, stoop, reach, climb, see, hear, talk, read, and write.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs. of heavy file boxes, books, equipment, etc. and file and retrieve items stored on high shelves.

• Maybesubjectedtounevenand/ormuddyterrain,noise,chemical exposure,andadverseweatherconditions.

* Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Two(2) yearsofexperienceworkingwithamunicipalgovernment or assisting with design of municipal infrastructure is preferred.

• Mustbefamiliarwithandhavea technicalknowledgeofacceptedengineeringpractices.
• Skill in identifying problems, evaluating information, and developing practical solutions.
• Skill in performing mathematical calculations accurately.
• Must have an ability to read and interpret construction drawings, maps and related drawings.
• Must have a general knowledge of modern office practices and procedures.
• Must be skilled in use of personal computer including Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, AutoCAD, GIS mapping, email and internet.
• Must have excellent English oral and written communicative skills to include spelling, grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure.
• Ability to work effectively with upset customers while maintaining a pleasant and friendly demeanor.
• Must be able to understand and carry out oral and written directives; work well under pressure and stress; handle multiple tasks; prioritize and organize work assignments.