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Engineering Technician I

City of Roanoke, Virginia
Courtland, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 9/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/29/2026
The City of Roanoke is seeking an Engineering Technician to perform technical support work related to design, construction, and inspection of engineering improvement projects. Job responsibilities include but are not limited to collecting data relevant to the designs and construction of public works projects; preparing complete design drawings and maps of public works projects and coordinates with other departments; preparing project specifications; performing difficult engineering computations; and assisting in site plan reviews, highway plans, flood plains, drainage and other engineering design work. Associate's degree or equivalent from two year college or technical school with major in civil engineering technology related field and three to five years related experience and/or training in paraprofessional engineering work and computer aided drafting and design II with work in civil engineering software; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

The City of Roanoke is an Equal Employment Opportunity/AA/M/F/Disability Employer.

To elevate the performance of the organization, we are committed to respecting, celebrating, and embracing the collective mixture of differences and similarities between our employees as a rich tapestry. Our behaviors will demonstrate open communication, and we will seek opportunities to learn, recognizing and rewarding actions that promote acceptance while suspending judgment. By doing this, we will foster an inclusive, open work environment that delivers excellent service and creates a more vibrant and inviting community.

This is a non-exempt position.


SUMMARY 
Engineering: Performs responsible technical support work related to design, construction, and inspection of engineering improvement projects and/or all aspects of various permitting processes within the Department of Public Works.

Transportation Permits: Receive and process various permit applications within the Department of Public Works including: Right-of-Way Excavation, Public Assembly, Outdoor Dining, Dumpster/POD, Banner/Flag/Holiday Decorations, Movable Sign, Residential Permit Parking, and Street Vendor. Collaborate with multiple Departments and Agencies to facilitate timely review and approval of permit applications. Prepare Traffic Control Plan narratives and graphic exhibits for special events and public assemblies.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Engineering
Collects data relevant to the designs and construction of public works projects 

Prepares complete design drawings and maps of public works projects and coordinates with other departments

Prepares project specifications

Performs difficult engineering computations

Assists in site plan reviews, highway plans, flood plains, drainage and other engineering design work

Conducts field inspections or construction projects to insure compliance to approved plans 

Prepares reports and develops visual materials 

Maintains liaison and coordinates with consulting engineering and planners in various studies and construction projects

Trains other staff in new techniques

Transportation (Permits)
Receive and process various permit applications within the Department of Public Works including: Right-of-Way Excavation, Public Assembly, Outdoor Dining, Dumpster, Banner/Flag/Holiday Decorations, Movable Sign, Residential Permit Parking, and Street Vendor.

Work with multiple Departments and Agencies to facilitate timely review and approval of various permit applications.

Assist customers in maintaining compliance with City Code while conducting activities within City street rights-of-way.

Prepare Traffic Control Plan narratives and graphic exhibits for special events and public assemblies.

Maintain and update Transportation Division Street Closure website.

Perform field inspections to verify compliance with permit provisions.

Assist Management with special projects as requested.

Permits: Serve as the primary point of contact for permit applicants and permit holders.  Assist customers in maintaining compliance with applicable City Code and City Policies throughout the permit process.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.QUALIFICATIONS  
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE 
Associate's degree or equivalent from two year college or technical school with major in civil engineering technology related field and three to five years related experience and/or training in paraprofessional engineering work and computer aided drafting and design II with work in civil engineering software; or equivalent combination of education and experience.LANGUAGE SKILLS 
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret,  journals, reports, documents, and maps. Ability to communicate effectively with management, public groups or employees of organization. 

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS 
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY 
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written or oral form.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS 
Must possess a valid appropriate driver's permit issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS  
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to stand and sit.  The employee is occasionally required to walk. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT  
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

This is a job description and not an individualized position description. A job description defines the general character and scope of duties and responsibilities of all positions in a job classification, but it is not intended to describe and does not necessarily list the essential job functions for a given position in a classification.

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