Engineering Technician II

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Posting Number
4158P


Position Title
Engineering Technician II


Department
Utilities


Job Code
05004


FLSA Status
Non-Exempt


Union Code/Affiliation
Unrepresented


Division
WATER DISTRIBUTION


Job Description Summary


The purpose of this job is to provide advanced engineering services and support. Responsibilities include surveying and researching site conditions for infrastructure, utilities, landscaping, transportation, and other related municipal projects; preparing and revising technical drawings using AutoCAD and recommending drafting standards; and conducting fieldwork. The position may also maintain spatial data within GIS, perform plan reviews, conduct traffic counts, and assess applicable fees.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities - The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description

• Prepares and reviews drawings, diagrams, 3D renderings, and construction plans for engineering projects utilizing AutoCAD.

• Maintains AutoCAD drafting standards, base drawing, and standard details.

• Reviews plans for drawing standard conformance.

• Conducts field work including surveys and field studies.

• Compiles statistical data and creates reports.

• Creates and maintains records.

• Maintains spatial data in GIS.

• Assesses and invoices utility service fees, per city code of ordinance, as necessary.

• Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• No supervisory authority. Work does require providing guidance and training to others.

Human Collaboration and Job Impact - This area describes the personal interaction with others outside direct reporting relationships as well as the impact the job has on organization, the department or unit objectives, the output of services, or employee or public satisfaction

• Work may require providing advice to others outside direct reporting relationships on specific problems or general policies. Contact may require the consideration of different points of view to reach agreement. Elements of persuasion may be necessary to gain cooperation and acceptance of ideas.

• Interactions have significant impact on the organization in terms of time, money, or public/employee relations.

Fiscal Responsibility

• Position has no fiscal responsibility.

Education and Experience - An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent. Associate's Degree in construction management, engineering technology or similar field preferred.

• 3 to 5 years' experience as an engineering technician

Licenses or Certifications

• Valid driver's license.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities which may be representative, but not all-inclusive of those commonly associated with this position

Knowledge of:

• Principles, practices, and methods of civil engineering, including such specialties as land surveying and mapping, hydraulics, structures, and/or sanitation.

• Maps, deeds, plats, plans, codes, regulations and standards.

• Standard practices, methods, materials, tools, and equipment of building trades

• Algebra, geometry, calculus, and engineering formulas

Skill in:

• Communicating verbally and in writing to meet the needs of the audience.

• Collecting, organizing, and analyzing complex and/or technical data.

• Utilizing engineering and GIS software.

• Utilizing surveying equipment and software.

Ability to:

• Work from blueprints, plans, and sketches.

• Recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems.

• Provide high levels of effective customer service.

• Focus on tasks.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is the advanced level in the Engineering Technician job series. Engineering Technician II works with increased autonomy from Engineering Technician I, completes more complex work, recommends departmental standards, and reviews other employees' work.

Work Environment - Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job

Work Environment:

• Office or similar indoor environment - Frequently/Often
• Outdoor environment - Sometimes
• Street environment (near moving traffic) - Sometimes
• Construction Site - Sometimes
• Vehicle - Sometimes
• Right of way environment - Sometimes

Exposures:

• Individuals who are hostile or irate - Sometimes
• Extreme cold (below 32 degrees) - Sometimes
• Extreme heat ( above 100 degrees) - Sometimes
• Loud noises (85+ decibels) - Sometimes

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 essential functions.

• This position involves occasional exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards and outside work.

• Incumbents may be required to exert up to 35 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.

• Incumbents required to walk on uneven surfaces, stand, twist, bend/stoop, climb/balance, drive and carry/operate equipment.

Hours/Days


8:00-5:00/Monday-Friday

Starting Salary
$25.82/hr. to $31.75/hr. (Minimum to Midpoint); commensurate with training/experience


Pay Grade
108


Number of Positions Available
1


Deadline to Apply

Open Until Filled
Yes


Special Instructions to Applicants


This Engineering Technician position will be focused on the water utility. Primary duties will include plan review and drafting of construction plans as well as assisting with other efforts of the engineering group in the water utility.

This position is open until filled with a preferred application deadline of Friday, April 10, 2026.

Notice to Applicants


Individuals needing accommodation to apply may call 573.874.CITY (2489)

TTY: 711 (MO RELAY)

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