Engineering Tech - Designer

The selected candidate will work under the supervision of a professional engineer. The successful candidate could be a designer with experience or an EIT with the essential skills and knowledge required by the position. It is unlikely one person will possess all of the knowledge, skills, and abilities outlined below but it is expected the selected candidate will engage in developing them.

An EIT candidate will be encouraged and given the experience to pursue their professional engineering license.

The starting salary for this position is $56,126.88 annually. The full salary range is $56,126.88 - $81,631.06 annually. This position is open until filled.

Under the general direction of the Engineering Project Supervisor, performs technical engineering support work with primary responsibility for computer-aided drafting (CAD) and design of municipal capital improvement projects. Assists engineering staff with the preparation of construction plans, bid documents, field surveys, mapping, public outreach materials, and other technical office and field activities supporting the planning, design, bidding, and construction of public works projects.

• Prepare engineering plans and drawings using AutoCAD Civil 3D for streets, water, wastewater, stormwater, and other public infrastructure projects.
• Prepare construction details, exhibits, maps, plan revisions, and record drawings.
• Develop and maintain CAD standards, standard details, drawing templates, and engineering drafting procedures to promote consistency across capital improvement projects.
• Provide technical writing for capital projects, including grant proposals and applications, technical memoranda, press releases, planning documents, and assisting capital engineers in developing bid documents.
• Perform field topographic surveys, construction staking, and data collection using GPS, total stations, and other survey equipment.
• Process survey data and develop existing conditions, topographic, and base mapping for engineering design.
• Prepare maps, exhibits, graphics, and draft language for public notices, public meetings, presentations, and project outreach materials.
• Prepare and maintain a variety of project, activity, and status records and reports related to assigned projects and activities.
• Develop and propose revisions or updates to City engineering standards and specifications.
• Perform calculations for capital projects and studies.
• Assist in maintaining a current GIS and asset management database of City owned infrastructure, and related GIS maps.
• Provide technical assistance to the public, construction personnel, and consulting engineers.
• Interact in a professional manner with personnel, customers, and other agencies.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Must possess a valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record. Engineer In Training (EIT) Certification is optional.

High school diploma and a minimum of two years of progressive experience in civil engineering technology or a college degree in civil engineering technology or a closely related field. Progressive experience using recent AutoCAD design, surveying and drafting software such as Civil 3D or Completion of Auto Desk/AutoCAD training courses and college-level coursework is a plus.

• Operation of computer-aided drafting, engineering and drafting software.
• Knowledge and experience regarding contemporary methods, equipment, drafting techniques, software applications and materials used in civil engineering.
• Drafting, mapping, surveying, and construction inspection techniques, instruments and equipment.
• Knowledge of construction, maintenance, and…