Recruitment information:  Application materials (application, cover letter, and resume) must be completed to be considered for the position. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Open until filled with the first review of applications occurring on June 3rd.
Position information:  The first level of the Engineering Series is responsible for performing skilled engineering support and construction inspection duties that could include: surveying; inspecting Capital Improvement projects; reviewing right-of-way applications and related issues; writing legal descriptions; drafting plans using appropriate CAD software; and inspect development and utility construction.
 
The Engineering Specialist is distinguished from the Engineering Specialist Lead in that the former is not responsible for the supervision of other engineering staff.
This position is covered under the EBA collective bargaining agreement, visit the website, www.mylongview.com for a copy of the agreement.

Performs topographic and construction surveying tasks including field measurement, data collection, and construction staking.
 
Prepares and maintains a variety of records related to inspections, including as-builts, applications, permits, drafting plans, drawings, files, forms, and other related records.
 
Reviews and issues permits utilizing established guidelines and procedures; verifies permit applications against applicable ordinances; enters permit information into applicable database; makes copies; notifies customers of denial or approval; maintains related files; and/or, performs other related activities.
 
Operates computerized drafting systems for generating and/or updating maps, drawings, plans, plats, files, and geographic informational reports; digitizes information; enters information into a database; and composes legal descriptions.
 
Performs a variety of engineering related calculations.
 
Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Training and Experience:

Associate's degree in engineering, surveying, or related field; and 1-2 years of equivalent experience in the fields of surveying, engineering support, inspection and/or drafting.
 
Note: Additional qualifying experience may, at the discretion of the hiring manager, substitute for the required education of the assigned position.

Knowledge of:

• Mathematical principles;
• Basic construction principles and practices;
• Basic engineering principles and practices in assigned area of responsibility.

Skill in:

• Managing multiple priorities and deadlines;
• Reading and comprehending drawings, parcel maps, legal descriptions, improvement plans, and specifications;
• Using a computer and related software applications;
• Reading and interpreting blueprints, maps, plats, and related documents;
• Operating applicable instruments, hand-held data collectors, levels, and/or other related tools of the trade;
• Performing site inspections;
• Performing and interpreting land survey data;
• Performing mathematical calculations;
• Communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.