Engineering Technician

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Designs, plans, and estimates complete civil engineering projects, for execution by contract, or Troop Construction, which range from single-scope projects of limited size to larger projects which impact on other specialties.

Modifies or adapts standard guides, techniques and procedures to resolve problems.

Provides statistical/narrative analysis on the most economical and feasible type of construction, types of materials, location, etc.

Develops complete working drawings and specifications according to established standards.

Reviews and monitors assigned projects through all stages of development.

Coordinates civil engineering projects and studies assigned to A-E firms, the Corps of Engineers, or other design service and construction activities, from assignment of the project to acceptance of construction.

Develops project scope or work criteria and presents data to design agency to ensure designer has complete understanding of project scope.

Prepares cost estimates of the hours and miscellaneous expenses the design firm should reasonably use to properly complete the project.

Coordinates the review to be conducted by engineers, architects and other engineers.

Researches and provides solutions for technical work requests submitted by others regarding civil engineering problems by striving to ensure compliance with existing systems and optimum maintainability and efficiency.

Keeps current with industry practices and maintains a working knowledge of Fort Carson's infrastructure assets and systems.