Engineering Technician II

Salary: $38.03 - $46.23 Hourly
Location : Tacoma, WA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: 2011-26A
Department: City of Tacoma - CITY WIDE LIST
Opening Date: 08/27/2026
Closing Date: 9/10/2026 5:00 PM Pacific


Position Description
Multiple openings available!
The City of Tacoma and Tacoma Public Utilities are establishing an Engineering Technician II eligible list that will be used to fill vacancies for one year. Engineering Technician II's perform moderate to advanced drafting, GIS (Mapping), and other sub-professional engineering duties in office and field environments. Daily work assignments may be provided by a Supervisor, Engineer or an Engineering Technician III or IV lead; however, some duties may require working independently on routine and non-repetitive assignments.

Position Responsibilities are varied and will be determined by work group. These responsibilities may include:

• Draft Construction drawings for civil, electrical, or mechanical drawings using Computer-aided drafting (CAD) and GIS programs such as AutoCAD and/or Esri.
• Incorporate redline mark ups into final as-built drawings and route to engineers for approval.
• Maintain GIS data integrity.
• Provide quality-check and oversight on as-built drawings as provided by engineers.
• Manage CAD files using management software such as Autodesk Vault.
• May travel to remote sites as needed to verify accuracy of drawings.
• 3D Modeling using software such as SolidWorks, Revit, or AutoCAD 3D.
• Electronically record data on sectional maps.
• Prepare engineering drawings; reduce engineering data and computations of estimate and quantities.
• Participate in various field studies; analyze information and prepare reports of findings.
• Perform on-site work verification for conformity to specifications of materials and installations.
• Perform mathematical computations from field notes, tabulate statistics, and draw graphs and charts showing trends and comparisons.
• Provide public information concerning services, research property information, and issue permits.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent AND
• Two years' experience in sub-professional engineering related work AND
• Either the completion of a recognized engineering technology vocational education program which includes computer-aided drafting training OR
• One-year relevant college-level engineering course work (two-years of experience are equivalent to one year of education.)

LICENSES, CERTIFICATES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Valid Washington State Driver's license may be required at time of appointment with maintenance thereafter
• Personal Protective Equipment and Safety Certificate may be required with maintenance thereafter

Knowledge & Skills

• Basic engineering mathematics applied to surveying and engineering computations
• Practices, techniques and instruments used in engineering and survey drafting and mapping
• Construction specifications, plans, and regulations related to construction contracts
• Elementary engineering practices
• Record-keeping techniques
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy
• Read, interpret, apply and explain federal, state, county and City laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures
• Technical aspects of field of specialty
• Basic research methods
• Perform moderately difficult technical engineering drafting duties, computations, calculate estimates, and compile engineering data and statistics
• Read and comprehend complex plans and specifications
• Use computer-aided design, drafting and mapping equipment
• Understand and follow oral and written directions
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Maintain records and prepare reports
• Work from blueprints, shop drawings and sketches
• Meet schedules and timelines

Selection Process & Supplemental Information

City of Tacoma Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
At the City of Tacoma, we're on a mission to make our workforce as diverse and inclusive as the community we serve. We're committed to eliminating racial and other disparities, and we actively seek out candidates from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures. Join our team at the City of Tacoma and help us build a more vibrant, inclusive, and equitable community for all.

The City of Tacoma believes that diversity of thought, background, and experience contributes to our success and innovation. If you're passionate about this role and our mission, we encourage you to apply. If you have a less traditional background, we want to hear about your transferrable skills and experience. We value a variety of perspectives and are excited to see what you bring to the table.

Apply
Interested individuals should apply online and attach a detailed resume and cover letter that includes job experience, major responsibilities, and accomplishments related to this position.


Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will have their responses to the supplemental questions scored by an evaluation committee. Each applicant will be scored on the basis of information provided. It is the responsibility of the applicant to describe all relevant experience and training. Applicants must pass the examination process to be placed on the eligible list for interview and hiring consideration.

Appointment is subject to passing a background check. This position is covered by a Labor Agreement between The City of Tacoma and Local 17. New employees must successfully complete a nine-month probationary period prior to obtaining permanent status in this classification.

Compensation & Benefits
Pay Details:
Hourly Rate: $38.03 - $46.23
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The City of Tacoma provides excellent medical, dental and vision plans for the whole family; paid holidays and paid leave; participation in the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System (alternate plan for Police/Fire); continuing education and advancement opportunities and a growing variety of City-sponsored health and wellness opportunities and incentives.

Medical Coverage: For eligible employees and their families, including domestic partners and dependent children age 26 or younger.

Dental Coverage: For eligible employees and their families, including domestic partners and dependent children age 26 or younger.

Vision Coverage: For eligible employees and their eligible dependents.

Paid Leave: City employees are entitled to received paid holidays, sick/vacation leave or personal time off (PTO), depending upon union affiliation and appointment type.

Insurance Plans: Employees are covered by a long-term disability plan. Short-term and expanded long-term disability insurance plans are also available to employees. The State Industrial Insurance Act also covers employees.

Deferred Compensation: Income can be set aside on a pretax basis and invested for supplementation of normal retirement income.

Retirement: All employees of the City, except members of the Police and Fire services, Tacoma Rail and certain project employees, are included in the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System. Information on the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System can be found at or by calling View phone number on click.appcast.io.

Other Employment Information

Direct Deposit: Employees are paid on a bi-weekly schedule by direct deposit.

Salary Increases: Based on satisfactory job performance, the City provides for a regular progression of salary increases for most classifications according to the salary schedule.

Union Affiliation: Many job classifications are covered by union security provisions which require union membership, dues, or payment of equivalent service fees.

Note: The provisions of this job announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained herein may be modified and/or revoked without notice.
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Responses to supplemental questions must be original content created by the applicant using their own words. The use of online tools or resources to create responses, such as Artificial Intelligence (ChatGPT, etc.), Google, Bing, etc., or plagiarism in any form, is considered cheating and falsification of the application.I understand that any form of cheating or falsification will disqualify my application for further consideration.

• Yes
• No

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Have you graduated from high school or equivalent?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have two years' experience in sub-professional engineering related work?

• Yes
• No

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Have you completed a recognized engineering technology vocational program which includes computer-aided drafting training or one year of relevant college-level engineering course work? (two-years of work experience are equivalent to one year of college level engineering education.)

• Yes
• No

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I have work experience in the following, mark all that apply:

• Auto Desk Software
• GIS
• Esri
• 3D Modeling
• Microsoft Office Suite
• SAP
• None

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING TEST: Questions #7-14 are the experience and training test that will be used to establish the eligibility list. These questions will be scored by subject matter experts who will not have access to any of your application materials, and will provide scores based solely upon your answers to the questions. Your answers must stand on their own merit. DO NOT RESPOND WITH "SEE RESUME" in lieu of answering this question, as raters will not have access to your resume or application and this will result in a score of 0 points and you will fail the test. Your score on the experience and training test will ONLY reflect your response to the questions asked.

Please indicate "Yes" that you have read and understand the instructions for questions #7-14.

• Yes
• No

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In 200 words or less, describe your experience with Computer-Aided Drafting such as AutoCAD. Include the release or version you are running now. If you have experience incorporating topographic surveys, basemap creation, pipe networks, creating corridors and surfaces, or anything similar, please be sure to include those details. If you have no experience, state "N/A".
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In 200 words or less, please describe your experience as it pertains to GIS. Please list specific mapping software you have experience with. If you have no experience, state "N/A".
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In 200 words or less, please describe your experience in the areas of Electrical, Mechanical, Surveying or Civil engineering. If you have no experience, state "N/A".
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In 200 words or less, please describe your experience with AutoCAD 3D, SolidWorks, Revit and/or structural drafting software. If you have no experience, state "N/A".
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In 200 words or less, please describe any other experience or skills that you feel is relevant to this job. If you have no experience, state "N/A".
12


In 200 words or less, please describe your experience working as part of a team. Use examples.
13


In 200 words or less. please describe your experience with other professional business software such as SAP, Microsoft Office Suite, Bluebeam or other PDF editor, TEAMs, SharePoint, MS Project, Visio, etc.
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In 200 words or less please describe your experience with working for a public utility or any public organization. if none please respond with N/A.
15


One of the City's Principles that guides us is Equity. Describe what equity means to you and describe any experience you have working with diverse groups of people.
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Please tell us how you learned about this job opening.

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• City of Tacoma employee
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• Outreach Event
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• Disability Job Network
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• Other

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