Engineering Field Technician-Public Works

Under direction and minimal supervision, the Engineering Field Technician performs a combination of field and office work to ensure that public infrastructure projects, private development activities, and other work in or impacting public rights‑of‑ways and easements is in compliance with applicable regulations, standards, and best practices. Work primarily involves but is not limited to transportation systems including streets, sidewalks, curb and gutter, and traffic control devices;

utility systems including water transmission and distribution, wastewater collection and conveyance; and stormwater management facilities. Represents the interests of the City as the key point of contact for contractors, the public, and City staff for ongoing project and construction activities oversight. A Senior Engineering Field Technician will also handle high‑complexity projects and multiple stakeholders, often for projects with high visibility and/or significant community impact.

ENGINEERING FIELD TECHNICIAN

Required

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in inspection, construction, or maintenance of municipal infrastructure, or a closely related field, or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides evidence that the applicant possesses the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Understanding and knowledge of applicable regulations and standards related to construction.
• Knowledge of construction materials, methods, and equipment.
• Knowledge of inspection and testing principles, procedures, and equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans, specifications, surveys documents, plats, and related documents.
• Understanding of principles related to operation of utility and transportation systems.
• Knowledge of safety equipment and practices.
• Computer skills including ability to utilize engineering and construction software and standard office applications.
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgement.
• Ability to solve problems independently and as part of a team.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability communicate effectively during difficult situations.
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with staff, contractors, and the public.
• Colorado Class “R” driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• Safety training including traffic safety, confined space, excavation safety, and construction site safety, or ability to complete within three months.

SENIOR ENGINEERING FIELD TECHNICIAN

Required

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in inspection, construction, or maintenance of municipal utility and transportation infrastructure, or a closely related field, or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides evidence that the applicant possesses the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Demonstrated experience with high‑complexity development projects such as residential and commercial subdivision construction, residential and commercial PUD inspection and phasing coordination, regional utility plan coordination, major road construction, large‑scale industrial developments or similar.
• High school diploma or equivalent; understanding and knowledge of applicable regulations and standards related to construction; knowledge of construction materials, methods, and equipment; knowledge of inspection and testing principles, procedures, and equipment; ability to read and interpret construction plans, specifications, surveys documents, plats, and related documents; understanding of principles related to operation of utility and transportation systems; knowledge of safety equipment and practices;
  
  computer skills including ability to utilize engineering and construction software and standard office applications; ability to work independently and exercise sound judgement and honesty; ability to solve problems independently and as part of a team; strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability communicate effectively during difficult situations and…