Engineering Technician I - Construction

County Engineering Department Position

Join the County Engineering Department in a hands-on, advanced technical role supporting complex engineering and construction projects. You'll work with minimal supervision, apply strong surveying and drafting skills, and help ensure projects are built right—from plans to final inspection.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform advanced surveying for complex construction projects
• Draft and review surveys and construction plans (manual & CAD)
• Conduct property research, boundary surveys, and monument restoration
• Inspect construction work and materials for quality and compliance
• Assist with bridge inspections and coordinate system re-establishment
• Serve as a liaison between contractors, the public, and County staff
• Train and guide crew members on assigned projects

Desirable Knowledge, Abilities & Skills/Desirable Training & Experience:

• Strong knowledge of land surveying and engineering principles
• Ability to read and interpret plans, maps, and legal descriptions
• Solid math skills related to surveying, drafting, and construction
• Experience with drafting, mapping, and computer-based systems
• Skill using surveying, inspection, and testing equipment
• Ability to work outdoors in varied terrain and weather conditions
• Clear communication skills and a collaborative mindset

Why This Role If you enjoy technical work, problem-solving in the field, and seeing projects take shape from start to finish, this role puts you right at the center of impactful public infrastructure work.

Minimum Qualifications/Necessary Special Requirements: Graduation from a senior high school or equivalent and some experience performing drafting, surveying, and/or engineering work; or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the desirable knowledge, abilities and skills. Necessary Special Requirement: Possession of a valid driver's license and the ability to be insured by the County's insurance carrier.

Hours: FULL TIME; 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. This position could require working overtime including working the same hours as the contractor which could include some weekends and holidays.

Benefits

We value each Lancaster County employee and one way we demonstrate this is by providing an attractive and competitive total compensation package that adds value to our employees' professional and personal lives. The following benefits are available for this position:

• Pay increases are available upon completion of the 6-month new employee probationary period, and annually thereafter based on performance.
• We encourage a healthy work-life balance by offering 10 days of vacation leave and 13 days of sick leave that begin accruing upon hire plus 11 paid holidays and 20 hours of non-cumulative personal holidays per calendar year.
• All medical, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family begin the first of the month following hire, no need to wait!
• 30 days of Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Programs offering work/life services, wellness coaching, short-term counseling, legal assistance, and financial coaching.
• Up to 3 days of Funeral and Bereavement Leave
• $30,000 of Life Insurance
• 401(a) Retirement Plan . When you make an 8% contribution, the County will match your contribution 100%.
• Employer provided Post Employment Health Plan for eligible medical expenses
• Optional benefits include:
• Medical and/or Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Allstate Voluntary Plans
• Supplemental Term Life
• Deferred Compensation Plans