Engineering Technician

filing deadline: thursday, september 3 at 11:59 p.m. Or first 100 applications (whichever occurs first)

the city of san pablo is seeking a detail-oriented engineering technician to join the engineering division within the public works department. Under general supervision, the engineering technician performs a variety of technical office and field work involving drafting, surveying, mapping, permit and plan review, construction inspection, and related engineering activities in support of the city's public works and capital improvement projects.

about san pablo: located in the heart of west contra costa county along the i-80 corridor, san pablo is a vibrant, culturally diverse community of approximately 32,000 residents. The city is conveniently situated between richmond and pinole, with easy access to bart, ac transit, and major bay area employment centers. San pablo offers an affordable cost of living relative to the greater bay area, a welcoming small-city atmosphere, and a strong commitment to public service and community investment.

The city recently completed a modern city hall facility and continues to invest in technology, infrastructure, and innovation to enhance the delivery of public services.

in addition to a competitive salary and outstanding benefits—including a four-day work week with fridays off, calpers pension, and comprehensive medical/dental/vision coverage, the engineering technician works within the engineering division of the public works department, performing technical support under the general supervision of higher-level engineering and management staff and coordinating with other city departments, contractors, and outside agencies.

the successful candidate will be a detail-oriented technical professional with solid drafting, surveying, mapping, plan-review, and/or construction-inspection skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to support multiple public works and capital improvement projects at once.

about the position
: the engineering technician performs technical office and field work in support of the city's engineering programs. Positions are typically assigned to one of three focus areas based on operational need—field, office, or engineering systems—and may perform duties across more than one area. Depending on assignment, the position is responsible for:

• preparing correspondence, technical reports, and engineering estimates; maintaining engineering files and records; and coordinating with staff, other city departments, contractors, and outside agencies.
• field: conducting field inspections of capital improvement, utility, drainage, street, sidewalk, and traffic projects, and monitoring job-site compliance with approved plans, permits, and safety regulations.
• field: performing surveying, construction staking, topographic surveys, and gps data collection; reducing field notes; and verifying grades, alignments, elevations, and layouts against approved design plans.
• field: preparing daily inspection reports, field notes, quantity calculations, and cost estimates; conducting traffic and parking surveys; and assisting with striping, signage, and traffic-control recommendations.
• office: reviewing grading, encroachment, utility, and right-of-way permit applications for completeness and conformance with city standards, and preparing, issuing, tracking, and filing permits.
• office: performing preliminary plan review for subdivision, grading, and improvement plans, and coordinating review comments among engineering staff, other departments, and applicants.
• office: providing technical assistance to developers, contractors, consultants, and the public at the counter, by phone, and by email, including parcel, easement, zoning, and right-of-way information.
• engineering systems: preparing, updating, and revising engineering maps and drawings, and drafting plans, profiles, cross-sections, and right-of-way maps using autocad/civil 3d.
• engineering systems: maintaining and updating gis databases for streets, utilities, parcels, and infrastructure assets; processing survey and gps data; and supporting asset and pavement management (streetsaver) records.
• performing related duties as…