Participate in a wide variety of technical engineering work involving one or more of the following four areas of expertise while coordinating the daily field activities of the Lead Service Line (LSL) Replacement Program:

1. Drafting water plan/profiles and electric system layouts in AutoCad Civil 3D.
2. Maintaining electric and water data, updating field applications, and developing various field apps in ESRI ArcGIS.
3. Perform topographic surveys, construction staking, locate property corners, interpret plats & easement records, and manipulate field data using Trimble Business Center. 
4. Oversee the field construction of water mains, electric distribution equipment, and other related projects.

 
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Engineering Technician I - This is the entry-level class in the engineering technician series. This class is distinguished from the Engineering Technician II by the performance of the more routine tasks and duties assigned to positions within the series. Since this class is typically used as a training class, employees may have only limited or no directly related work experience. Employees at this level are not fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit and provide no supervision.
Engineering Technician II - This is the full journey level class in the engineering technician series. Incumbents in this class are distinguished from the Engineering Technician I by the performance of the full range of duties as assigned. An incumbent in this class is distinguished from the Senior Engineering Technician in that he/she does not provide regular lead supervision to other technical engineering staff and is not required to be fully proficient in multiple areas of expertise. Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise, and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit. 
 
Senior Engineering Technician - This is the advanced journey level class in the engineering technician series. Positions at this level are distinguished from other classes within the series by the level of responsibility assumed, experience, and the complexity of duties assigned. Employees perform the most difficult and responsible types of work assigned to classes within this series, including overseeing and reviewing the work of subordinate technical staff.
Salary Ranges for positions:
Engineering Technician I: $27.75-$34.61 per hour
Engineering Technician II: $34.43-$42.26 per hour
Senior Engineering Technician: $38.28-$47.75 per hourPrepare engineering drawings for facilities pertaining to water utility, electric utility, and other infrastructure improvements from field surveys or computerized records.
 
Prepare preliminary plans and layouts for engineering projects; perform quantity and area computations in connection with proposed construction projects.
 
Inspect and monitor construction projects regarding all types of utility facilities to ensure conformance with contract specifications.
 
Utilize AutoCad Civil 3D software in generating a variety of drawings, plans, layouts and related materials for assignments; perform various calculations.
 
Prepare contour maps, cross sections, and detailed drawings, using AutoCad Civil 3D.
 
Review legal property descriptions and provide accurate records of pertinent data for ready referral; prepare legal property descriptions for City easement and property transactions.
 
Fill out, submit, and monitor permits involving railroad/state/county right-of-ways.
 
Provide information to citizens regarding projects and policies as requested; notify property owners of pending projects.
 
Prepare maps to record City easements, right of way and utility locations; process easements and other materials necessary for engineering projects.
 
Maintain record drawings of construction plans and other documents; file plans, specifications, design and survey data and other records relating to construction projects.
 
Prepare a variety of documents including procedures, specifications and technical documents for bids, cost and quantity estimates for department projects, preliminary and final assessment costs for improvement districts.
 
Research and gather information for the design of projects; coordinate data gathering activities with other departments and divisions; assist in preparing specifications and cost estimates for proposed projects.
 
Participate in a variety of topographic survey projects; collect and provide the necessary survey information for engineers; provide stakes for construction activities.
 
Use Microsoft Excel to compose bid tabs and record various data.
 
May participate in performing a variety of tests after construction is completed including pressure and leakage tests on water mains; take test samples; may oversee chlorination of the water main after testing is completed.
 
May assist with flow testing in support of fire suppression function.
 
Display honest, trustworthy, and ethical behavior when dealing with internal and external customers. 
 
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
 
Regular attendance that is punctual and dependable is required.Engineering Technician I
 
Knowledge of:
 
Basic understanding of AutoCad Civil 3D, ESRI ArcGIS, Surveying, and/or Water/Electric Construction Projects.
 
Proficient with Microsoft Excel.
 
Understanding of the equipment, materials and methods used in water/electrical construction.
 
Procedures, techniques and methodology of computerized drafting and surveying.
 
Basic mathematical practices and procedures as pertaining to civil engineering.
 
Basic report preparation techniques.
 
Ability to:
 
Read and interpret construction plans, drawings, and specifications.
 
Review plans and documents for conformance to regulations.
 
Learn the fundamentals of civil or electrical engineering, depending on departmental assignment.
 
Learn the fundamentals of water or power line construction, depending on departmental assignment.
 
Learn to operate and properly utilize a variety of engineering equipment including engineering plotter and copier, GPS data collector, electronic total station, and level.
 
Learn to utilize ESRI ArcGIS software to manipulate, analyze, manage, and display various types of geographic data.
 
Gather data and perform basic engineering computations.
 
Prepare and maintain accurate records and reports.
 
Learn to utilize AutoCad Civil 3D for a variety of engineering functions.
 
Learn to understand, interpret and prepare legal property descriptions, engineering records, and maps.
 
Learn surveying equipment, principles, problems, techniques and practices.
 
Interpret and apply Federal, State and local policies, procedures, laws and regulations.
 
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Engineering Technician II
In addition to the qualifications for Engineering Technician I:
 
Knowledge of:
 
Autonomous proficiency in one (1) of the following areas of expertise: AutoCad Civil 3D, ArcGIS, Surveying, or Inspecting Water/Electric Construction Projects.
Senior Engineering Technician
In addition to the qualifications for Engineering Technician II:
 
Knowledge of:
 
Autonomous proficiency in two of the following areas of expertise: AutoCad Civil 3D, ArcGIS, Surveying, or Inspecting Water/Electric Construction Projects.
 
Consult with management staff, private engineers, contractors, utility companies and the public to solve problems relating to construction projects; conduct research to resolve simple structural problems.
 
May review and make recommendations concerning material services and equipment requisitions.
 
Research and gather information for the design of projects; coordinate data gathering activities with other departments and divisions; assist in preparing specifications and cost estimates for proposed projects.
 
Perform and review mathematical calculations related to engineering design projects.
 
Oversee, prepare and participate in a variety of topographic survey projects; collect and provide the necessary survey information for engineers; oversee construction staking for City contractors.
 
Assist with overseeing the maintenance of all City maps and engineering related databases; collect and input data into the computer; prepare reports regarding various engineering data; may assist in installing computer software and hardware and troubleshooting related problems.
 
May oversee and participate in performing a variety of tests after construction is completed including pressure and leakage tests on water mains; take test samples; may oversee chlorination of the water main after testing is completed.
 
Ability to:
 
Fully functional using a variety of engineering equipment including engineering plotter and copier, GPS data collector, electronic total station, and level.
 
Fully functional using ESRI ArcGIS software to manipulate, analyze, manage, and display various types of geographic data.
 
Fully functional using AutoCad Civil 3D for a variety of engineering functions.
 
Fully functional Microsoft Excel.
 
Fully functional using surveying equipment, principles, problems, techniques and practices.
 
Fundamentals of civil engineering.
 
Principles and practices of civil and electrical engineering, according to departmental assignment.
 
Surveying equipment, principles, problems, techniques and practices.
 
Applications and interpretations of legal descriptions.
 
Database and facility management software applications.
 
Ability to:
 
Understand the fundamentals of civil or electrical engineering, depending on departmental assignment.
 
Understand the fundamentals of water or power line construction, depending on departmental assignment.
 
Utilize a variety of engineering equipment including engineering plotter and copier, GPS data collector, electronic total station, and level.
 
Utilize ESRI ArcGIS software to manipulate, analyze, manage, and display various types of geographic data.
 
Utilize AutoCad Civil 3D for a variety of engineering functions.
 
Utilize Microsoft Excel.
 
Understand, interpret and prepare legal property descriptions, engineering records, and maps.
 
Utilize surveying equipment, principles, problems, techniques and practices.Engineering Technician I:
Experience:
 
One (1) to two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience in technical engineering functions including drafting, surveying, GIS and construction/inspections.
 
Training:
 
Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade with additional specialized training in drafting, GIS, engineering, construction technology or a related field.
Engineering Technician II: 
Experience:
 
Experience can be gained through proficiency in the following four (4) areas of expertise: AutoCad Civil 3D, ESRI ArcGIS, Surveying, or Inspecting Water/Electric Construction Projects. Below are the paths available to attaining justifiable experience.
 

Path No. 1

1. Five (5) years increasingly responsible experience in technical engineering functions
including drafting, surveying, GIS, and construction/inspections.
2. Autonomous proficiency in one (1) of the four (4) expertise areas.
3. At lease one (1) year of working experience assisting more experienced personnel in a
second area of expertise.
Path No. 2
 

1. Four (4) years of increasingly responsible experience in technical engineering functions including drafting, surveying, GIS, and construction/inspections.

2. Autonomous proficiency in one (1) of the four (4) areas of expertise.
 
3. A technical or bachelor’s degree in a relatable field from an accredited institution
Training:
 
Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade with additional specialized training in drafting, engineering, construction technology or a related field.

Senior Engineering Technician: 
Experience:
Experience can be gained through proficiency in the following four (4) areas of expertise: AutoCad Civil 3D, ESRI ArcGIS, Surveying, or Inspecting Water/Electric Construction Projects. Below are the paths available to attaining justifiable experience.

Path No. 1

All Positions:
License or Certification:

Employee must possess a valid driver’s license and maintain insurability as determined by the City’s insurance carrier. Click here to view our driver eligibility requirements. 
 
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a Grade IV Water Operator's license within one year of hire.
 
Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred.
Working Hours:
Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Residency:Residency required within six (6) months of date of hire. Click here to view the residency map for this position. To meet the residency requirements, you must live inside the boxed area. Other: 
Candidates are subject to a background check.