Engineering Technician II (Design)

This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more

information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13568812

**The City of Wichita is NOT an E-Verify Employer.**

**Distinguishing Features of Work**

Engineering Technician 2 (Design) plays a vital role in shaping Wichitas

infrastructure from concept to construction. This position delivers

high-impact technical design support for public works projects that

directly affect neighborhoods, transportation networks, and utility

systems citywide. Working under the direction of a licensed Professional

Engineer, the Engineering Technician 2 (Design) performs advanced

computer-aided drafting, interprets legal plats and right-of-way

documents, and produces accurate engineering drawings that meet City

standards. The role bridges engineering theory and field execution by

supporting inspections, maintaining construction details, processing

as-built plans, and managing technical data and GIS layers. Precision,

accountability, and consistency are essential, as this position ensures

design accuracy, constructability, and regulatory compliance. The

Engineering Technician 2 (Design) is a trusted technical contributor

whose work safeguards quality, efficiency, and long-term public value.

• \*\*Posting may close at any time\*\***
  
  

**Examples of Work Performed**

• Perform computer-aided drafting work on engineering and
  
  

architectural projects in AutoCAD under the supervision of a

professional engineer.

• Interpreting plats and legal descriptions to draw improvement
  
  

districts and calculate lot areas with the use of AutoCAD.

• Manage database tracking spreadsheets.
• Maintain various data and GIS layers electronically.
• Perform final inspection of construction work.
• Maintain standard construction details.
• Process as-built plans.
• These examples are not intended to be all-inclusive.
• Other related duties may be assigned as needed.
  
  

**Requirements of Work**

• Working knowledge of principles and practices of civil engineering.
• Working knowledge of City of Wichita standard specifications.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans.
• Ability to use a computer to access, interpret and record
  
  

information.

• Skill in making engineering computations, estimates and designs, and
  
  

in preparing plans and specifications.

• Skill in writing reports and preparing cost estimates.
• Ability to create exhibits and edit geo-databases using ArcMap
  
  

software and GIS tools.

• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with
  
  

associates, representatives of other organizations, and the public.

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in
  
  

writing.

• Ability to acquire and maintain a valid Kansas driver\'s license.
• An employee shall not pose a direct threat to the health or safety
  
  

of other individuals in the workplace.

Offers of employment are contingent upon passing a pre-employment

physical, which includes drug screening, and upon satisfactory

evaluation of the results of a criminal record check.

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