Engineer in Training; EIT

Description Position Description Engineer in Training (EIT) DEPARTMENT:
Engineering POSITION TYPE:
Full-Time | Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO:

City Engineer LAST REVISED:
August 20, 2026 WAGE: $62,400.00 – $72,800.00 BENEFITS:
This position qualifies for benefits Overview:

Provides professional engineering support for the planning, design, review, construction, and improvement of City infrastructure and private development projects. Under the direction of the City Engineer and appropriate supervision of a licensed Professional Engineer, performs entry-level engineering assignments involving development review, capital improvement projects, streets, water, sewer, storm drainage, transportation, and other municipal infrastructure.

The Engineer in Training assists with engineering analysis, preparation and review of plans and specifications, construction coordination, field investigations, project administration, technical studies, and communication with developers, consultants, contractors, regulatory agencies, City staff, and the public. This position provides progressively responsible engineering experience designed to develop the knowledge, judgment, and practical experience necessary for future Professional Engineer licensure.

• Reviews subdivision, site development, grading, drainage, utility, roadway, and other engineering plans for compliance with City standards, specifications, ordinances, approved plans, and applicable requirements.
• Reviews engineering calculations, technical reports, studies, construction drawings, and supporting documentation submitted by developers and consultants.
• Prepares clear and concise plan review comments and coordinates comments with the City Engineer, other City departments, developers, consultants, and applicants.
• Assists in reviewing development agreements, improvement requirements, construction cost estimates, performance guarantees, and related engineering documentation.
• Participates in development review meetings, preconstruction conferences, and project coordination meetings.
• Provides technical assistance regarding City engineering standards, development requirements, infrastructure requirements, and review processes.

• Assists with the planning, design, preparing construction documents, bidding, construction administration, and closeout of City capital improvement projects.
• Performs engineering calculations and technical analyses related to recreation, water systems, sanitary sewer, storm drainage, transportation, grading, utilities, and other municipal infrastructure.
• Prepares or assists with engineering plans, drawings, contract and technical specifications, details, quantities, cost estimates, schedules, exhibits, construction documents and technical reports.
• Assists with preparation of bid packages, requests for proposals or qualifications, and project scopes.
• Coordinates assigned project activities with consultants, contractors, utility providers, regulatory agencies, property owners, and City departments.
• Tracks project schedules, budgets, quantities, deliverables, construction progress, and project documentation.
• Assists in evaluating engineering alternatives and developing practical, cost-effective solutions to infrastructure needs.

• Conducts field investigations, site observations, measurements, inspections, and data collection related to City projects and private development.
• Assists with construction administration and monitors work for general compliance with approved plans, specifications, City standards, and contract requirements.
• Reviews requests for information, submittals, shop drawings, material testing information, change proposals, pay applications, and other construction documentation as assigned.
• Documents construction progress and field conditions using reports, photographs, measurements, sketches, calculations, and other records.
• Assists with resolving field conflicts, utility conflicts, design questions, and construction issues under the direction of the City Engineer or licensed Professional Engineer.
• Participates in project meetings, field meetings, final inspections, punch-list inspections, bonding requirements and project closeout activities.

• Assists with evaluation of the condition, capacity, performance, and future needs of City infrastructure.
• Collects, analyzes, maintains, and reports engineering and…