Engineering Technician

POSITION SUMMARY

Under direction of the Assistant Director – Engineering Division of Public Works, performs a wide variety of professional and technical work in collecting, analyzing and presenting information relative to civil engineering functions and activities; prepares staff reports for various committees and boards; assists with the development of guidelines, policies, ordinances and procedures pertaining to engineering and public works; provides information regarding City Standards and associated development fees to the public;

provides liaison with consultants, developers and staff of other agencies; uses AutoCAD and ArcGIS to update and create drawings detailing streets, utilities and planning information; assists with various survey related functions; assists with project management for capital projects, including preparation of plans, specifications and cost estimates.

• Creates and modifies maps and engineering drawings for streets, utility placement, right of ways and other infrastructure using an AutoCAD and ArcGIS systems.
• Performs survey work and data collection in the field.
• Assists in preparing specifications for projects to be contained in requests for proposals issued by the City.
• Provides assistance to the public by providing information related to engineering and public works issues.
• Assists and integrates work with other City Departments requiring engineering or mapping information.
• Assembles information and writes reports as necessary for City Council, sub-committees or other agencies.
• Provides construction inspection on a variety of capital construction projects with the Director of Public Works, Operations Manager and Public Works Administration/Engineering team staff.
• Works with developers or builders to ensure engineering work conforms to City Standards.
• Staffs project review team to provide technical input of engineering standards and requirements.
• Performs other related duties as required.

• Creates and modifies maps and engineering drawings for streets, utility placement, right of ways and other infrastructure using an AutoCAD and ArcGIS systems.
• Performs survey work and data collection in the field.
• Assists in preparing specifications for projects to be contained in requests for proposals issued by the City.
• Provides assistance to the public by providing information related to engineering and public works issues.
• Assists and integrates work with other City Departments requiring engineering or mapping information.
• Assembles information and writes reports as necessary for City Council, sub-committees or other agencies.
• Provides construction inspection on a variety of capital construction projects with the Director of Public Works, Operations Manager and Public Works Administration/Engineering team staff.
• Works with developers or builders to ensure engineering work conforms to City Standards.
• Staffs project review team to provide technical input of engineering standards and requirements.
• Performs other related duties as required.

MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS: Computer monitor, keyboard, personal computer; calculator, telephone, copier, printer, vehicle, internet, survey equipment. Software such as Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Suites, AutoCAD, ArcGIS, and other engineering computer applications. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Physical Requirements:
Regularly sits for long periods at a desk and or computer; constantly reads material requiring vision corrected to 20/20; frequently bends, twists, stoops and crouches while working at desk, filing and records handling; frequently climbs one flight of stairs; constantly uses both hands/arms in reaching, handling, grasping, and keyboarding while using a variety of office equipment; regularly uses a telephone and computer to communicate verbally and in written form with coworkers, contractors and general public;

regularly stands to use a variety of equipment; occasionally lifts and carries items up to 25 pounds; occasionally lifts above shoulder and head; frequently drives to work sites and meetings; occasionally works long hours, including evenings and weekends. Occasionally exposed to sun, airborne dust, toxic substances, and loud noises while inspecting work sites; occasionally walks on uneven and or slippery surfaces, bends, kneels, squats, twists, climbs ladders of up to 12' above or below ground;

constantly uses both arms and hands to twist, turn, or use levers while inspecting work sites. Frequently compiles, analyzes, interprets and prepares reports of civil engineering data; frequently makes complex mathematical calculations; frequently exercises initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines; frequently reads and interprets Federal and state laws and regulations and applicable technical information; frequently works in a busy and stressful environment.