Engineering Technician - Water Resources

The Position

The City of Riverside, Public Utilities Department (RPU) is accepting applications for the position of Engineering Technician to fill one (1) vacancy in the Water Resources Division. The eligibility list established may be used to fill the current and/or upcoming vacancies within this classification for up to six (6) months.

The Engineering Technician performs semi-professional office and field engineering work. An Engineering Technician drafts engineering documents, provides field surveys and project design, performs calculations, and designs general layout for various projects.

Under the Water Resources Division, the Engineering Technician will assist the Water Resources Team in managing the City's water supplies in the following duties: groundwater level and water quality data collection; groundwater sampling of production and monitoring wells; data compilation; data management and analysis; and utilizing Microsoft Word, Excel and/or ArcGIS to present, display, and map data. The Engineering Technician will contribute in, and provide support to, the Water Resources Team in the completion of technical groundwater, environmental, and groundwater well studies.

The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and the ability to work both independently in the field and collaboratively with other divisions within the Utility, outside water agencies, and stakeholders.

Typical duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Depending on area of assignment, perform and deliver a wide range of customer and engineering services and aide for the City and its Engineers, and Senior Engineering Technicians and higher; perform extensive design, development, and drafting services for multiple projects; research materials, equipment, and supplies for projects and compiles all data.
• Create, design, and draft base map for infrastructure upgrades; write, design, and develop technology programs; use and operates various computer equipment, software, and hardware to create competent designs and make modifications to existing designs.
• Perform field survey and measurement work to ensure accuracy in drawings and calculations; gather, compile, and organize various measurements for locations of vaults, manholes, transformers, etc. for future engineering designs and construction plans; provide field survey work for traffic control, public utilities, parks and recreation, wastewater t, electrical applications, and any other required work.
• Consult with contract administrators, field crews, and contractors to complete required drawings and designs; attend consistent meetings and engage with other Engineering staff to ensure work is being done accurately and effectively.
• Plot and issue drawings to be given to construction crews and inspection crews; coordinate work and ensure all parties involved have access to drawings and sketches; edit, review, and update documents and drawings as needed; perform detailed and more complex work depending on assignment and project needs.
• Gather, compile, and organize various engineering data and provide extensive analysis depending on area of assignment; perform engineering related documentation and make recommendations based on research, calculations, and knowledge.
• Calculate and determine the quantity of materials being used in a project for central stores to accommodate the project needs; determine necessary equipment, develop cost estimates, draft purchase requisitions, and calculate usage to ensure facilities are not over extended or overworked.
• Respond to emails, calls, and general questions and inquiries from a variety of customers and construction personnel; define and communicates standards relating to engineering.
• Process, submit, and track engineering paperwork for the department and the City; provide technical support for engineering related tasks; perform work in changing areas of assignment.
• Train, assist, and support other lower level staff and department personnel; provide education and guidance for various developed and implemented programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education:

High School graduation or satisfactory equivalent…