Engineering Technician II

Engineering Technician II

The current vacancy is in the Water Resources Department, but this recruitment will also be used to create an eligible list to be used for future vacancies.

An Engineering Technician II performs paraprofessional engineering work, including technical and skilled drafting assignments. This class performs related duties as required.

Engineering Assignment: This position functions at full performance regarding Civil 3D and other Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD) assignments. An employee in this class continues to build their engineering design experience, understanding, and capabilities. Responsibilities include drafting and design of utility projects, public works projects including: sanitary sewers, storm drains, street improvements, retention basins, site improvements, public water, and other underground utility lines, etc., and other related tasks. Additionally, this class will be responsible for various aspects of Civil 3D modeling which may include: establishing alignments, surface modeling and development, profile and style template creation, survey point generation, and illustration of other Civil 3D elements. The incumbent is assigned to a Design Team headed by a Senior Civil Engineer, Senior Engineering Technician, or other assigned Engineering classes. A significant element of the work entails the drafting of moderately difficult engineering design projects. An Engineering Technician II exercises considerable judgment in determining work methods and functions as an independent member of the Design Team with moderate oversight and coaching.

Water Resources Assignment: Primary responsibilities include: data collection from field equipment, instruments, or supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA); assisting with data analysis through preparation of tables and reports; data entry into databases or spreadsheets; preparation of maps, exhibits, and standard details using ArcGIS or AutoCAD software as appropriate; researching record drawings, shop drawings, and operations & maintenance (O&M) manuals; preliminary review of plans and specifications for conformance to department standards; and preparing cost estimates. For the wastewater system, specific assignments may include: coordinating data collection with field crews and City contractors, reviewing closed circuit television (CCTV) sewer inspection videos; identifying sewer defects using National Association of Sewer Service Company (NASSCO) defect codes; preparing inspection logs using Granite XP and PipeLogix software; assisting with recommendations for rehabilitation of sewer lines; collecting field data from portable flow monitors, odor sampling monitors, and other field instruments; assisting in performing field pump tests, vibration analysis, and compiling data in spreadsheets and graphs; collecting asset information from O&M manuals and field equipment for entry into computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) software; assisting engineers in collecting data, preparing exhibits, and drafting design concept reports for capital improvement projects.

An Engineering Technician II is distinguished from the Engineering Technician I by the greater independence under which the work is performed, the complexity of work performed, and by having ongoing responsibility for project teamwork. An Engineering Technician II is distinguished from the higher-level Engineering Technician classes by the former's limited involvement in design work and capacity to design. Employees are supervised by a Supervising Engineer, a Senior Civil Engineer, Senior Engineering Technician, or other technical staff, with work reviewed upon completion. This class is FLSA nonexempt.

Qualifications & Requirements

All employees of the City of Mesa are expected to uphold and exhibit the City's shared employee values of Knowledge, Respect, and Integrity.

Graduation from high school or GED. Any combination of training, education, and experience equivalent to two years' experience in paraprofessional engineering work involving CAD or other related software.

Must possess a valid Class D Arizona Driver's License by hire or promotion date.

Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate's Degree or certification in CAD drafting. Autodesk Software (Civil3D and AutoCAD) experience (2+ years) as well as capacity to work in different disciplines are preferred. Experience integrating CAD and ArcGIS Esri Desktop is desirable. Capability to draft street or utility layouts, including right-of-way lines, lot lines, existing utilities, and addresses. Familiarity in working with survey data, surfaces, alignments, and plan and profiles in preparation of construction documents. Knowledge in Microsoft Office Product Suite. Experience in balancing a few projects consecutively is highly preferred.

Some (2+ years) CAD, GIS, or related software experience preferred. Supplemental coursework in Civil Engineering, Engineering Technology, or equivalent. Basic understanding of water and wastewater systems, experience with field monitoring and sampling equipment, proficiency with word processing and spreadsheet software, and basic ability to use AutoCAD and/or ArcGIS software.