Engineering Technician - Department of Public Works​/Engineering

Pay Range (Grade): $24.14 - $42.23 (H400)

Pay Range (Grade): $24.14 - $42.23 (H400)

Hiring Pay Range: $24.14 - $25.35

Other Compensation Offered:
Overtime, Compensatory Time

Employment Type:

Full-Time, 40 hours per week

Organization:
Public Works - Engineering

Location:

County Office Building

Reports to:

Civil Engineering Manager

Classification:
Non-Exempt (40416)

At Carroll County Government, we look for people who are eager to engage in meaningful work that positively impacts our community. As public servants, our sense of purpose and motivation to work hard starts with the value we place on relationships with coworkers, community partners, and those we serve. We strive to build collaborative and passionate teams, with opportunities to learn and explore new possibilities in a welcoming workplace.

As a team, we are committed, inspired, and connected to make a difference in the community.

As an Engineering Technician I in the Engineering Division, you will perform fundamental design, field data collection, and drafting duties to support the County's roadways and storm drain systems. The work you do will support the development of the Capital Improvement Program and other associated highway design projects. Applying basic highway and related principles, practices, and regulations are the daily responsibility of this role.

• Perform computer aided design of projects. Design horizontal and vertical alignments, cross-sections, storm drains and culverts.
• Compile information for preparation and computation of right-of-way plats.
• Conduct field investigations and assessments of County’s culvert system and roadways. Perform basic hydrology and hydraulic studies to develop storm drain and culvert design.
• Prepare worktables, charts and drawings for paving and pipe replacement contracts. Participate in work groups and attend public meetings.
• Complete assigned work in a timely fashion. Accept feedback.
• Demonstrate an ability to collaborate and a willingness to learn. Participate in a supportive work environment.
• Exhibit integrity, ethics, and fiscal responsibility.

• GIS Software (ESRI – Arc) (Intermediate)
• Computer aided design (CAD) Software (Intermediate)
• Microsoft Office Suite (Intermediate)

• Service Excellence
• Decision Making
• Collaborating with Others
• Digital Literacy
• Continuous Learning
• Analytical Thinking
• Problem Solving
• Project Management
• Project Planning

• High school diploma or general education diploma (GED)
• Two or more years of related experience, including experience in Computer Aided Design (CAD)
• A comparable amount of education and experience may be substituted for the minimum requirement.

• Valid driver's license

• Requires criminal background check as condition of employment.
• Must meet Carroll County Risk Management driver eligibility requirements

• Frequent exposure to potentially adverse weather conditions.
• Frequent physical activity: standing/walking, pushing/pulling, bending, reaching, lifting and carrying, climbing steps, squatting, stooping, kneeling, and related activities.
• Must wear appropriate PPE as required.

Carroll County Government is dedicated to fostering a culture focused on the total well-being of our employees. For eligible employees, this includes:

• Generous paid time off
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Flexible schedules and remote options, when applicable
• Comprehensive, no deductible medical plans including prescription and vision coverage, low-cost dental plan, and County paid basic life insurance.
• Pension, 401k, and…