Engineering Technician

Purpose of Classification

The purpose of this classification is to prepare plans and specification drawings for construction projects, using mechanical and CADD drafting functions. Employees in this classification assemble and correlate data, review developers' plans, and advise customers regarding requirements for water mains and extensions. Employees also utilize and/or update GIS and GPS data. Position reports to the Utility Design Supervisor.

Gathers engineering and construction field data; assembles and correlates data on water distribution systems.

Designs plans and specification drawings for FKAA projects using Autocad Civil 3D; designs and draws system upgrades for Water, Wastewater, Reclaim water and building facilities.

Reviews developers' plans for fixture values, front footage, and metering requirements. Complete water/sewer inquiries and prepares service worksheets with fees.

Reviews plans submitted by other utilities to determine complications, if any, and advises solutions. Provide as‑built drawings and/or mark FKAA utility on their plans.

Advises customers regarding pipe sizes and other requirements for water mains and water main extensions.

Maintains all material and equipment in the Design Division.

Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, or other documents.

Receives various forms, reports, correspondence, manuals, reference materials, or other documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate.

Operates a computer to enter, retrieve, review or modify data; verifies accuracy of entered data and makes corrections; utilizes GIS, word processing, spreadsheet, or other software programs.

Communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.

Utilizes data from GIS to determine such attributes as year installed, contractor, size and material type of line.

QA/QC archived drawing information with current GIS Mapping. Must be familiar with the use of importing features from a GIS environment. Must be able to utilize file management software to organize and retrieve data in a standardized library format. Therefore, must have a basic working knowledge of the Microsoft windows environment. Reviews and updates "as built" drawings from field representatives and contractors.

Enters GPS coordinates and field data into GIS maps. Enter completed construction drawings into file management library. Performs fire hydrant flows, static and residual pressure for fire protection of commercial buildings and public facilities.

Researches and locates drawings for field maintenance workers.

Makes blueprint copies for other agencies and utilities, as well as for personnel in Engineering.

Upgrades file maps to reflect recent changes.

Creates "as-built" drawings.

Provides assistance to other employees or departments as needed.

Performs other related duties as required.

Vocational/Technical degree with training emphasis in design engineering; supplemented by three (3) years previous experience and/or training that includes drafting and technical design utilizing recent versions of Autodesk AutoCAD and ESRI GIS; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver's license.

Must be able to communicate and comprehend the English language.

Data Utilization:
Requires the ability to review, classify, categorize, prioritize, and/or analyze data. Includes exercising discretion in determining data classification, and in referencing such analysis to established standards for the purpose of recognizing actual or probable interactive effects and relationships.

Human Interaction:
Requires the ability to provide guidance, assistance, and/or interpretation to others regarding the application of procedures and standards to specific situations.

Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization:
Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions.

Verbal Aptitude:
Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive, and/or advisory data and information.

Mathematical Aptitude:
Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication and division; ability to calculate decimals and percentages; may include ability to perform mathematical operations with fractions; may include ability to compute discount, interest, profit and loss, ratio and proportion; may include ability to calculate surface areas, volumes, weights, and measures.

Functional Reasoning:
Requires the ability to apply principles of rational systems; to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form; and to…