Engineering Technician

I. Job Summary

This position performs technical engineering work in support of the Public Works Department, including surveying, drafting, construction inspection, and technical administrative tasks. The Engineering Technician assists engineering staff with the preparation of plans, specifications, and cost estimates, and performs field work to support the design, construction, and maintenance of public infrastructure projects.

Ii. Essential Job Functions

• Perform basic technical work in support of Public Works Department engineering programs including survey, drafting, and technical administrative work; performs work within scope of authority and training in assigned area of responsibility; duties may vary according to job assignment.
• Coordinate assigned project activities with other Public Works divisions, consultants, and developers.
• Prepare technical plans, profiles, cross sections, specifications, and cost estimates; calculate and plot field survey data in the preparation of plans, profiles, and cross sections.
• Collect and review material submittals for compliance with contract provisions and sound engineering principles.
• Perform Traffic studies as assigned including deploying counter boxes and tubes.
• Incorporate data collection form public infrastructure projects into work/asset management software applications.
• Perform construction staking, topographical work, leveling, and other related surveying duties.
• Assist in Managing review and inspection of private utility permit program.
• Assist in the work of a field survey crew; operate a full range of survey equipment including electronic measuring devices and other technical engineering equipment.
• Maintain field notes of survey work performed; process survey information and generate designs and drawings for various engineering and planning projects.
• Assist in the condition inspection of Village roads, bridges, and infrastructure; perform necessary calculations to facilitate construction staking layout of approved engineering drawings.
• Assist engineering staff in the preparation of engineering designs, related drawings, specifications, and construction project estimates.
• Inspect construction projects to verify compliance with relevant standards.
• Operate a variety of trucks, equipment, and hand tools in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures; inspect vehicles and equipment and assure all equipment is maintained according to Village standards.
• Provide information to the public, contractors, and consultants on Public Works projects and technical matters.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned.
  
  

Requirements

III. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS – EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of basic civil engineering and surveying principles, practices, and methods.
• Ability to perform technical drafting, design, and field survey work.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel; experience with AutoCAD and GIS software preferred.
• Ability to interpret plans, specifications, reports, codes, and ordinances.
• Ability to operate and maintain surveying instruments and related equipment
• Sound mathematical and analytical skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with contractors, consultants, coworkers, and the public.
  
  

IV. EDUCATION AND TRAINING

• Completion of an associate’s degree in civil engineering technology, construction management, or related field required
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in engineering, surveying, or construction inspection is preferred.
• Must possess a valid Illinois Class D driver’s license or ability to obtain one within six (6) months of employment.
• Must have a valid Class B driver’s license (CDL) from the State of Illinois or the ability to obtain one within six (6) months.
• Or equivalent combination of education and/or relevant experience.
  
  

V. 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 occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, hear and smell.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

VI. WORKING CONDITIONS

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.

Work is often performed in office settings. Outdoor work is required in the inspection of various land use developments, construction sites, or public works facilities.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places, and is occasionally exposed to cold, wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risks of electrical shock, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, at times loud when near operating equipment.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Salary Description $78,505 annually