Engineering Technician IV; Energy Services

Target Hiring Range: $78,374.40 - $94,057.60 Annually (DOQ)
Benefit Salary Range: $78,374.40 - $ Annually

The City of Richland's Energy Services department is looking for a well-qualified Engineering Technician IV to perform difficult skilled technical work in engineering drafting and design, construction inspection, utilities, plans examination, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the assigned division/department manager (supervisor) and includes some oversight of other staff.

Special Requirements

• Valid driver's license.
• Obtain Flagger Certification within six (6) months of hire and maintain for duration in position.

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, engineering technology, or related field and six (6) years experience in civil, mechanical or electrical engineering, utility distribution systems, or construction inspection, including one (1) year in a supervisory role, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Electrical engineering.
• Experience in Utility Distribution system design.
• Experience in subdivision planning and design.
• Experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS).

The individual selected for this position will be required to pass a comprehensive background check commensurate to the position.

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, extended sick leave (ESL)
• PTO accrual increases with years of service:
  • 0–6 months: 13.33 hrs/month
  • 6 months - 9 years: 20.33 hrs/month
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage with substantial City-paid contributions
• City-paid life and AD&D insurance (2× annual salary) and long-term disability coverage
• Participation in the Washington State PERS retirement system
• Deferred compensation plans (457 and 401(a)) with up to 4% City match
• Additional City-paid 401(a) contributions: +1%
• Flexible Benefits (Section 125) and Retirement Health Savings Plan

Performs difficult skilled technical work in project management, engineering drafting and design, construction inspection, utilities, plans examination, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the assigned division/department manager (supervisor).

All employees are expected to model and foster the City of Richland's core values in the performance of their duties and their interactions while representing the City. The values of Teamwork, Integrity, and Excellence promote and maintain a high level of morale and productivity and are the tie that binds all City employees together, across all functions.

To be successful in this position, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Additional duties of a similar nature and level may also be assigned. The City may make reasonable accommodations to enable a qualified individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Interacts with the public, contractors, developers, utility representatives, and other individuals and groups, and provides courteous, prompt and accurate information.
• Designs electrical distribution and transmission projects, road, and/or utility projects, using generalized standards of construction, industry codes and electrical theory under the direction of a professional engineer or administrative supervisor.
• Administers major departmental projects, programs or systems as assigned; plans the work to be accomplished, sets program goals, and prepares preliminary budget information; may organize, assign, monitor, and review the work of coworkers; performs engineering and technical research as related to specific programs or systems and presents findings.
• Conducts on-site inspections, performs material testing, and interprets plans and specifications to ensure compliance; coordinates the inspection of various construction projects; prepares contract documents required for contracting distribution and transmission construction projects.
• Provides interpretation of City codes, policies and development standards to proposed development activity;…