Engineering Technician ; Civil

This is engineering technician work of moderate scope and complexity applying established engineering principles, practices, and mathematical knowledge to the completion of assigned projects, in support of engineering in area of specialization. Work includes completing design assignments or a portion of a large design project, writing standardized specifications for contract inclusion, rendering plans and drawings, and reviewing working plans and drawings for use by contractors and engineering project managers.

Employees in this class use computer aided drafting and design software (CADD), when required, in the rendering of plans, drawings, plates, and schematics. This class is differentiated from all other technical support classes by the emphasis upon the application of the principles and theories of engineering and higher level mathematics at a level appropriate to assigned engineering tasks. Work is performed under the direction of a technical supervisor.

Education: Completion of the twelfth school grade and one year of post high school training (30 credits) at an accredited technical institute or college with major coursework in an acceptable area of engineering, or engineering, construction or architectural technology.
OR Possession of the Construction Management Certificate issued by the City of Philadelphia demonstrating successful completion of the Street’s Department 10-course Construction Management Certificate Program.

Specific

Experience:

Three years of experience as an engineering aide at the full-performance level in the area of specialization performing engineering support tasks.
OR One year of engineering aide experience at the advanced level in the area of specialization performing engineering support tasks.

City classes which meet the specific experience requirements are Engineering Aide 2 (full-performance level) and Engineering Aide 3 (advanced-performance level).

NOTE: An Associate's degree in engineering technology from an accredited college or university may be substituted for the education and experience requirement listed above.

Ability to physically perform the duties and to work in the environmental conditions required of a position in this class.

Possession of a valid proper class motor vehicle operator's license as issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania prior to and during tenure of employment as an Engineering Technician 1, if required by work assignment.

Candidates must submit a copy of their official college or university transcript(s) indicating completion of the educational requirement at the time of application. Transcripts must indicate completion of the appropriate degree. Candidates with a degree from foreign colleges or universities must submit proof of degree as certified by a professional evaluation service.

If you have ever submitted a paper transcript for any City of Philadelphia civil service examination, you must submit another document.

Option 1 – Upload a paperless transcript – One time only! You may upload documents into your account and attach a document with this application. Once the document is uploaded to your account, it may be attached to all future applications. Attaching your document will save you time and money if you apply for an examination in the future, and you will be assured that your transcript cannot be misplaced.

Option 2 – Submit a paper transcript – Separate document required for each application If you submit a paper copy of a transcript, license, registration or certification, the document will be used for this application only. You will have to submit documents again whenever you apply for an examination in the future. Paper documents will not be retained and will not be returned to applicants.

Mailing address for paper transcript and other required materials:
Jacky Li
City of Philadelphia – Office of Human Resources
1401 JFK Blvd., Room 1530
Philadelphia, PA