Engineering Technician II

Overview The City of Roanoke Engineering Division is seeking an Engineering Technician II to perform complex technical support work related to design, construction and inspection of engineering improvement projects. Job responsibilities include but are not limited to providing construction management services, review of contractor pay requests and change order reviews, and acting as owner's representative for capital projects. The successful candidate will also perform field surveying and base map preparation, preliminary design studies and engineering calculations and utilize computer aided systems (i.e. AutoCAD, GIS, etc.) to support the development of plans, projects and programs. Associate's degree or equivalent from a two year college or technical school with major work in civil engineering technology and five to ten years related experience and/or training in engineering support work and inspection, computer aided drafting and design work in civil engineering software; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Provide construction management services, review of contractor pay requests and change order reviews, and act as owner's representative for capital projects. Conduct field inspections and prepare daily reports for construction projects to insure compliance to approved plans. Provide field engineering services to resolve issues typically outside the scope of the original project. Schedule pre-application meetings for Right of Way Excavation Permit program; review permit applications; issue and track permits; perform database maintenance; schedule and perform inspections; prepare follow-up reports; assist in the coordination of right of way activities; educate both contractors and citizens in the permit process. Perform field surveying and base map preparation, preliminary design studies and engineering calculations; complete construction drawings and specifications; inspect and rate drainage issues; inspect a wide variety of citizen complaints. Utilize computer aided systems (i.e. AutoCAD, GIS, etc.) to support the development of plans, projects and programs. Coordinate and run surveys and prepare technical reports from data received. Prepare specifications and bid documents for engineer related projects. Perform engineering studies and field investigations. May perform oversight management duties in relation to assigned Parking Garage(s). May assist with the review and issuance of assembly, parade, and dumpster permits. May coordinate traffic control and information sign installation, replacement, maintenance, and inventory with the sign shop. Prepare reports and develop visual materials. Train other staff in daily duties and new techniques. Supervisory Responsibilities Supervises engineering technicians and inspectors, as assigned, in the performance of the duties described above. Qualifications Education and/or Experience Associate's degree or equivalent from a two year college or technical school with major work in civil engineering technology and five to ten years related experience and/or training in engineering/traffic engineering support work and inspection, computer aided drafting and design work in civil engineering/traffic engineering software; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Language Skills Ability to read, analyze, and interpret journals, reports, documents, and maps. Ability to respond to inquiries or complaints orally and in writing. Ability to keep detailed and accurate inspection reports. Ability to communicate effectively with management, public groups or employees of organization. Mathematical Skills Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as fundamentals of plane and solid geometry, trigonometry, and statistics. Ability to apply engineering computations for hydrology, hydraulics, statics, dynamics, geotechnical applications, thermodynamics, and transportation. Ability to apply surveying computations for the preparation of boundary surveys and plats. Ability to perform detailed cost estimates for various types of construction projects. Reasoning Ability Ability to apply engineering judgment and practices to solve problems where limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written or oral form. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Must possess a valid appropriate driver's permit issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia. 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 of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and sit. The employee is occasionally required to walk. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus. Work Environment 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 of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Legal Information The City of Roanoke is an Equal Employment Opportunity/AA/M/F/Disability Employer. This is a job description and not an individualized position description. A job description defines the general character and scope of duties and responsibilities of all positions in a job classification, but it is not intended to describe and does not necessarily list the essential job functions for a given position in a classification. Benefits Paid leave is time off from work available for use by an employee upon approval by supervisor. The first 24 consecutive leave hours for any illness must be charged to paid leave with additional time charged to extended illness leave. Paid leave for employees of the city shall accrue as follows: Years of Service Hours Per Month Fire 24‑hr shift Employees 0 - 4 12 19.75 5 - 9 14 22.75 10- 14 16 25.50 15 - 19 17 26.75 View phone number on click.appcast.io 25 + 20 32 Extended Illness Leave: shall accrue at the rate of six (6) hours per month. Fire suppression employees shall accrue extended illness leave at nine (9) hours per month. Funeral Leave: for family, up to three consecutive days. Military Leave: Twenty‑one work days per Federal fiscal year. Holidays: The City provides 96 hours of annual paid holiday time. Mental Health & Well‑Being Leave: Employees receive 24 hours (Fire Suppression receives 34 hours) of Mental Health & Well‑Being Leave upon hire. Certification of mental health diagnosis is not required and leave will not be paid out upon separation. Shared Leave Bank (effective 1/1/2023): Voluntary membership for full‑time Employees who will be out for an extended period of time and has exhausted all other forms of leave. Members are required to provide 8 hours of their Extended Illness per fiscal year and at least 8 hours per assessment. Assessments will be limited to 4 times per fiscal year (max of 40 hours per fiscal year). Health Insurance: Four coverage types are available: Employee only, Employee + 1 Child, Employee + Spouse and Family. Coverage is available through payroll deduction. Additionally, the city offers the following three Aetna Health Plan Options: PPO 750 – Provides 100% coverage for preventive care; lower deductible and out‑of‑pocket maximums than other medical plans; and has higher employee premiums. This is comparable to the current insurance program. PPO/HRA 1500 – Provides 100% coverage for preventive care; has higher deductible and out‑of‑pocket maximum than the PPO 300 plan; has lower employee premiums than the PPO 300 plan; and the employer makes contributions to an account through a Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA). The City of Roanoke contributes $500 for employee only coverage and $1,000 for all other tiers. Contributions are pro‑rated dependent upon enrollment date. PPO/HDHP‑HSA – Provides 100% coverage for preventive care; has higher deductible and out‑of‑pocket maximum than other medical plans; has lower employee premiums; and both the employer and the employee make contributions to a Health Savings Account (HSA) to pay for medical expenses which apply to the deductible. The City of Roanoke contributes towards the Health Savings Account (HSA), $1,600 for employee only coverage and $3,100 for all other tiers. Contributions are pro‑rated dependent upon enrollment date. Optum RX (Pharmaceutical Benefits Manager) - Manages pharmacy benefits, processes employee pharmacy claims and answers employee pharmacy benefit questions. Aetna Health Plan 2026 Monthly Rates PPO 750 Employee Only: $81.94 Employee + Child: $306.26 Employee + Spouse: $718.38 Family: $785.44 PPO/HRA 1500 Employee Only: $53.06 Employee + Child: $260.06 Employee + Spouse: $660.64 Family: $669.94 PPO/HDHP‑HSA Employee Only: $25.10 Employee + Child: $195.72 Employee + Spouse $547.88 Family: $550.56 Dental Insurance: Four coverage types are available: Family, Employee and Spouse, Employee and Child, and Employee only. Coverage is available through payroll deduction. Delta Dental 2026 Monthly Rates Employee: $2.80 Employee/Child: $18.88 Employee/Spouse: $18.88 Family: $49.36 Life Insurance: Paid by the City at no cost to employees. Coverage is equal to the annual salary rounded to the next highest thousand and then doubled. For an accidental death, the coverage would be twice this amount. Optional Life Insurance: Paid by the employee. Various amounts of coverage, including family members, available through payroll deduction. Long Term Disability Insurance: Designed to provide a monthly benefit to assist employees with bills and maintaining a standard of living when disabled as a result of a covered sickness or injury. Coverage is available through payroll deduction. Annual cost is your annual salary multiplied by .00255. This amount is half of the total premium and the City pays the other half. Retirement: Employees contribute 5% of salary and choose between participating in a traditional defined benefit plan or a hybrid program. Employees vest in the employer component of either plan upon completing five (5) years of service. Defined Benefit Pension Plan: Normal retirement after 55th birthday, and when combination of age and creditable service equals 85; or, 65th birthday if completed at least five years of creditable service. For sworn officers in Police and Fire/EMS, normal retirement after 50th birthday, and when combination of age and service equals 75; or, 65th birthday or older with 5 years of creditable service. An annual retirement benefit equals 2.0% of salary (based on an average of the highest five years) times the number of creditable years with a maximum of 63%. Early retirement options are available and reductions may apply based on age and service. Hybrid Program: Provides the characteristics of the traditional pension plan with that of a deferred compensation plan. The pension plan provides an annual benefit equaling 1% of salary (based on an average of the highest five years) times the number of creditable years with a maximum of 63%. The deferred compensation component provides for the employee contribution to be deposited in an account directed by the member. The combination of the two components is structured to provide approximately the same actuarial benefit as the Defined Benefit Pension Plan. International City Management Association - Retirement Corporation (ICMA‑RC) provides the third party administration of this deferred compensation plan for participating employees. Sheriff's Department Employees are covered by the Virginia Retirement System (VRS). Previous service covered by VRS may be portable to the Roanoke Retirement System. Retirement Health Savings Plan: All employees contribute 1% of salary to a 401(h) health savings account. Employees vest in the City match of 1% upon completing five (5) years of service. International City Management Association - Retirement Corporation (ICMA‑RC) provides the third party administration of this plan for participating employees. Deferred Compensation: Employees may voluntarily contribute salary deferred dollars into a City Sponsored 457 Plan. International City Management Association - Empower provides the third party administration of this deferred compensation plan for participating employees. Flexible Spending Account: Allows employees to set aside pre‑tax dollars from their pay checks to pay for child care and/or medical and dental expenses not covered by the City's health care or dental plans. You may also set aside pre‑tax dollars to cover certain transit or parking expenses. Keep in mind only transit or parking expenses may be rolled over from year to year. Virginia College Savings Plan: Two plans to choose from at a reduced application fee, Virginia Prepaid Education Program and the Virginia Education Savings Trust. Employee Health Services: The City employee health services provides medical care for employees, retirees, and eligible spouses. Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Support services available to assist employees facing life challenges. Pay Days: Direct deposit is required for all new employees. Paid bi‑weekly, 26 pay periods per year. Vision Insurance: Paid by the Employee. Includes annual routine eye exam, discounts on eyeglass frames, eyeglass lenses and contact lenses. CEC 2026 Monthly Rates Employee: $6.68 Employee/Spouse: $12.69 Employee/Child(ren): $13.36 Family: $19.71 Voluntary Benefits: Critical Illness, Accident Insurance and Hospital Indemnity Insurance is offered by The Hartford. CHUBB offers Cancer Advocacy, Life Insurance and Long‑Term Care. Identity Protection if offered through LegalShield and IDShield. Personal loans are offered through Purchasing Power and Kashable. Pet Insurance is offered through PetPartners. All voluntary benefits may be payroll deducted. #J-18808-Ljbffr