Engineering Technician III

• Location 801 Southwest Highway 101,Lincoln City, OR, 97367,United States
• Base Pay $34.97 - $44.63 / Hour
• Job Category Public Works, Engineering, Local Government
• Industry Public Works, Municipal Public Works, Engineering
• Relocation Expense Covered Yes
• Employee Type Full Time
• Required Degree 2 Year Degree
• Manage Others No

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$34.97- $44.63 per hour

Full-Time--Non-Exempt

AFSCME Union—Grade 13

This position will remain open until filled, with the next
look at applications on
November 30, 2026.

Lincoln City has a great opportunity for a full-time Engineering Technician III in our Public Works Department! The Engineering Technician III performs a variety of moderate to complex office and field technical engineering tasks related to drafting and design of public works facilities, construction plan review, inspections, office research, assisting the public, and other duties as required.

This is an on-site position based in Lincoln City, Oregon. Work takes place both indoors and outdoors. Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record required for field work. Please see full job description for more details about the position.

Questions about the recruitment should be directed to:

Abigail Edwards, Director of Human Resources

• Civil engineering principles, practices and methods applicable to office and field work involving the use of civil engineering software and associated equipment in the design, construction and maintenance of city public works projects.
• Drafting and surveying principles, techniques and practices.
• Safe work practices and methods
• Mathematical concepts applicable to engineering
• Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as AutoCAD and GIS, word processing and spreadsheets.

• Learn and understand City engineering policies and procedures.
• Prepare accurate plans, specifications, cost estimates and technical engineering reports.
• Check, design and prepare engineering plans and studies.
• Interpret complex construction plans and specifications.
• Learn pertinent federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationship with those contacted in the course of work.
• Follow all safety rules and procedures for work areas. Correct and/or report unsafe conditions.

• Associate’s Degree or Post-Secondary Certificate Preferred or equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade supplements by college level courses in math, drafting, engineering, surveying or a related field.
• Two years of municipal engineering experience.

Previous experience working in or consulting with a municipal public works department. Bilingual:
English/Spanish.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, bend, kneel, stoop, communicate and reach and manipulate objects, tools or controls. Infrequent entry to confined spaces may be required. The position requires mobility over a variety of terrain, including uneven terrain on an occasional basis. Duties involve moving materials weighing up to 10 pounds on a regular basis and occasionally up to 25 pounds.

Manual dexterity and coordination are required over 50% of the work period while operating equipment such as computer keyboard or calculator and other standard office equipment in an office setting and surveying equipment in the field.

Under general supervision, to perform a variety of moderate to complex office and field technical engineering tasks related to drafting and…