Engineering Technician II

Engineering Technician II

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.

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

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.

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…