What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Technician position at City of Pasadena?
The City of Pasadena Water and Power Department (PWP), Power Delivery Engineering Transmission & Distribution group is looking for an Engineering Technician to perform technical assignments ranging in difficulty from routine to moderate in support of PWP's engineering design and construction projects and activities.
Employees in this class typically report to an Electrical Engineer or an Associate Electrical Engineer and may receive work assignments and instructions from lower-level professional engineers.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate will have strong technical knowledge of AutoCAD software and an understanding of engineering methods and practices.
The major responsibilities of this position are listed below. For more detailed information, please review the job description.
The following list represents the core competencies needed for success in this position.
The selection process will consist of a training and experience evaluation and may also include one or more of the following: written exam, interview panel, department level interview, AutoCAD assessment, and/or online assessment.
The probationary work period for this classification is 12 months and is part of the Non-represented salary resolution.
VACANCY INFORMATION
There is currently one vacancy in the Power Delivery Division of the Water & Power Department.
The resulting eligibility list from this recruitment may be used to fill these vacancies and similar vacancies in the future.Must possess a valid California Class C driver's license and comply with the City's Motor Vehicle Safety Policy during the course of employment.
Employees in this class typically report to an Electrical Engineer or an Associate Electrical Engineer and may receive work assignments and instructions from lower-level professional engineers.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate will have strong technical knowledge of AutoCAD software and an understanding of engineering methods and practices.
The major responsibilities of this position are listed below. For more detailed information, please review the job description.
- Using basic engineering design concepts and AutoCAD software, assists engineers by preparing preliminary design and engineering construction drawings for a variety of standard facilities and improvements.
- Performs calculations; refers to existing facility data and design standards to verify the accuracy and completeness of project data; resolves discrepancies through research or field checks; researches easements and utility locations.
- Prepares exhibits, tables, maps and other materials requested by assigned project engineers; produces plans and maps for consultants and contractors; prepares traffic control plans in accordance with City standards for construction projects.
- Prepares as-built drawings following construction; reviews digital redlines, survey data and inspector field mark-ups and notes; enters new as-built data in the facilities database; reviews and corrects existing facilities data associated with the project.
- Performs field checks when necessary to determine conflicts with City facilities; interprets drawings for sewer, storm drains, traffic signal, water, power and other facilities.
- Sets conditions, calculates fees and issues permits for construction projects in the public right of way; responds to requests for copies of plans and provides information on the location of City facilities.
- Assists engineers in preparing designs and engineering construction drawings for overhead and underground distribution facilities and systems including: customer/private property vaults; transformer, cable and switch installations/replacements; 4 KV to 17 KV conversions; substation layouts; and other equipment and facilities upgrade and replacement projects; calculates transformer loads; updates circuit maps based on redline drawings; creates, edits archives and distributes drawings including electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and control diagrams; assembles Bills of Materials for associated construction projects; coordinates with supervisors and project managers to arrange for required survey and inspection work.
- Assists engineers in issuing work orders and maintaining construction work order databases; creates, updates and closes Project Job Order (PJO) documents and records.
The following list represents the core competencies needed for success in this position.
- Attention to detail - produces high quality, accurate work such as drawings, calculations, and survey reports.
- Informing - proactively shares information and keeps Engineer informed of progress and status of work assigned them.
- Relationship Building - Has the ability to build productive rapport with internal and external customers.
- Teamwork - Work well with others and harness new skills and experiences from them.
- Professional & Technical Expertise - Strong ability to analyze and interpret GIS spatial data in order to enter, edit and update the data.
- Using Technology - knowledge and ability to use AutoCAD and Microsoft Office software.
- Graduation from high school or GED equivalent, supplemented by college-level course work in engineering technology, drafting, engineering mathematics or related fields and
- Two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in performing sub-professional engineering duties; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
- Experience in a public agency is preferred.
- An Associate's degree is preferred.
- Knowledge and ability to use AutoCAD and Microsoft Office software.
The selection process will consist of a training and experience evaluation and may also include one or more of the following: written exam, interview panel, department level interview, AutoCAD assessment, and/or online assessment.
The probationary work period for this classification is 12 months and is part of the Non-represented salary resolution.
VACANCY INFORMATION
There is currently one vacancy in the Power Delivery Division of the Water & Power Department.
The resulting eligibility list from this recruitment may be used to fill these vacancies and similar vacancies in the future.Must possess a valid California Class C driver's license and comply with the City's Motor Vehicle Safety Policy during the course of employment.
Salary : $61,971 - $77,393