Engineering Technician

Participate in and perform engineering work involving responsibility for independent application of technical knowledge and skill to engineering problems in the field or office. Act as a member of a survey team and construction inspector of municipal engineering projects. Perform drafting and assist in engineering design work. Act on behalf of the Engineering Technician in his or her absence and perform related work as required.

• Participate in the preparation of layout work required for the paving of streets, alleys, sidewalks, parking lots and related structures.
• Participate in the running of levels, lines and setting of grades for sidewalks, streets, alleys sewer mains, and water mains.
• Inspect the work of contractors on municipal construction projects and enforce adherence to plans and specifications.
• Be familiar with the operation of surveying and engineering equipment as required.
• Participate in the performance of preliminary surveys for such engineering projects as streets, alleys, sewer and water mains, buildings, and other public improvements.
• Respond to citizen complaints and concerns regarding streets, sewers, sidewalks and the water system. Ensure that appropriate action is taken.
• Assist in the preparation of plans for municipal engineering projects.
• Assist in the writing of specifications and contract documents for the construction of municipal engineering projects.
• Be familiar with Auto Cad computer aided design/drafting software and perform miscellaneous drafting as required.
• Make blueprints, draw maps, plans and sketches from field notes and preliminary sketches.
• Generate and maintain accurate engineering records and reports.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Associate's Degree in Civil Engineering Technology from an accredited college or university, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of methods and techniques applied to Civil Engineering construction and maintenance of public projects.
• Knowledge of practices and procedures used in land surveying.
• Knowledge of mathematical principles and the ability to perform accurate engineering and surveying computations.
• Two years of experience in Civil Engineering work preferred to include surveying, drafting and construction inspection.
• Experience using Auto Cad computer aided design/drafting software.
• Ability to assemble, prepare and maintain correspondence, records, and reports.
• Ability to communicate with and work effectively with the public.
• Ability to review plans for compliance with city specifications and requirements.
• Ability to work extended hours as needed.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.