Engineering Technician II

Description

The City of Roanoke Engineering Division is seeking an Engineering Technician II to perform complex technical

support work related to design, construction and inspection of engineering improvement projects. Job

responsibilities include but are not limited to providing construction management services, review of contractor

pay requests and change order reviews, and acting as owner's representative for capital projects. The successful

candidate will also perform field surveying and base map preparation, preliminary design studies and

engineering calculations and utilize computer aided systems (i.e. AutoCAD, GIS, etc.) to support the development

of plans. projects and programs. Associate's degree or equivalent from two year college or technical school with

major work in civil engineering technology and five to ten years related experience and/or training in engineering

support work and inspection, computer aided drafting and design work in civil engineering software; or

equivalent combination of education and experience.

The City of Roanoke is an Equal Employment Opportunity/AA/M/F/Disability Employer.

To elevate the performance of the organization, we are committed to respecting, celebrating, and embracing the

collective mixture of differences and similarities between our employees as a rich tapestry. Our behaviors will

demonstrate open communication, and we will seek opportunities to learn, recognizing and rewarding actions

that promote acceptance while suspending judgment. By doing this, we will foster an inclusive, open work

environment that delivers excellent service and creates a more vibrant and inviting community.

This is an exempt position.

Examples of Duties

Examples of Duties

SUMMARY

Performs complex technical support work related to design, construction and inspection of engineering

improvement projects.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Provides construction management services, review of contractor pay requests and change order reviews, and

acts as owner's representative for capital projects

Conducts field inspections and prepares daily reports for construction projects to insure compliance to approved

plans

Provides field engineering services to resolve issues typically outside the scope of the original project

Schedules pre-application meetings for Right of Way Excavation Permit program; reviews permit applications;

issues and tracks permits: performs database maintenance; schedules and performs inspections; prepares

follow-up reports; assists in the coordination of right of way activities; educates both contractors and citizens in

the permit process

Performs field surveying and base map preparation, preliminary design studies and engineering calculations;

completes construction drawings and specifications: inspects and rates drainage issues; inspects a wide variety

of citizen complaints

Utilizes computer aided systems (i.e. AutoCAD, GIS, etc.) to support the development of plans, projects and

programs

Coordinates and runs surveys and prepares technical reports from data received

Prepares specifications and bid documents for engineer related projects

Performs engineering studies and field investigations

May perform oversight management duties in relation to assigned Parking Garage (s)

May assist with the review and issuance of assembly, parade, and dumpster permits

May coordinate traffic control and information sign installation, replacement, maintenance, and inventory with

the sign shop

Prepares reports and develops visual materials

Trains other staff in daily duties and new techniques.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervises engineering technicians and inspectors, as assigned, in the performance of the duties described

above.

Typical Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The

requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable

accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Associate's degree or equivalent from two year college or technical school with major work in civil engineering

technology and five to ten years related experience and/or training in engineering/traffic engineering support

work and inspection,computer aided drafting and design work in civil engineering/traffic engineering

software; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Supplemental Information

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret, journals, reports, documents, and maps. Ability to respond to inquiries

or complaints orally and in writing. Ability to keep detailed and accurate inspection reports. Ability to

communicate effectively with management, public groups or employees of organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as fundamentals of plane and solid geometry, trigonometry,

and statistics. Ability to apply…