Engineer Technician

JOB SUMMARY : The Engineering Technician performs general engineering work in the design, construction, inspection and maintenance of a variety of public utilities under the regular supervision of the Utilities Director. Incumbent maintains accurate engineering reports and notes; reads and interprets engineering plans and specifications; applies drafting knowledge to preparation of designs, plans, estimates, reports and specifications; and establishes and maintains effective working relationships with the public, outside engineers, contractors and developers


The Engineering Technician will also use GIS (Geographic Information Systems) to assist planners, engineers & other staff in their GIS needs like mapping and analysis for zoning inquiries, impact analysis, city limits mapping, property information management, engineering, and the Department of Utilities in a city government setting. The position will help to ensure that the GIS database is kept current by updating databases as directed.


Tact and courtesy are required in frequent contact with consultants, contractors, the general public and other City staff

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

• Prepares records, reports, and correspondence.
• Uses computerized drafting programs to prepare construction drawings of varied Department of Utilities construction projects including natural gas, sanitary sewer, water, and water/wastewater treatment facilities.
• Creates, updates, and inputs data into various computer programs; analyzes data.
• Prepares cost estimates for projects; makes field checks of existing conditions when additional information is needed for completeness of design and drawings.
• Plans, coordinates and participates in utility planning review, site plan and related review and enforcement, procedures.
• Helps to maintain engineering files and records.
• Reviews subdivision plats, site plans and private development plans for compliance the Department of Utilities standards.
• Assists in the preparation of engineering construction drawings from field notes, sketches, record information, topographic maps.
• Collects data in the field, using basic surveying techniques.
• Helps prepare cost estimates, bid documents, and permits.
• Capture GIS data in different formats using GPS, electronic data recorders, and other means;
• Download, convert and upload GIS data available from internal and external sources to make them usable;
• Perform GIS data quality control, including reviewing data for completeness and accuracy; identifying and correcting errors or omissions in the data;
• Catalog and inventory GIS data, including metadata creation;
• Input, update and maintain GIS databases, including backups and also maintaining linkages to other databases;
• Perform GIS spatial analyses;
• Create map layouts and views, and generate maps and reports;
• Maintains regular and predictable attendance.

• Performs other related duties and responsibilities as required.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

KNOWLEDGE

• General knowledge of civil engineering design methods and practices
• Intermediate knowledge of the techniques and methods of drafting;
• Intermediate knowledge of data input, collection and analysis with Geographical Information Systems (GIS) including basic experience with ArcMap
• Knowledge of the use of common hand tools and their safe use;

SOFTWARE KNOWLEDGE

• Microsoft Office (Proficient in Excel, Powerpoint, & Word)
• AutoCAD (Basic Knowledge)
• ArcMap (Preferred not required)

SKILLS

• Observant and aware of surroundings
• Applies common sense in performing job and making decisions
• Understands and follows basic instructions and guidelines

ABILITIES

• Ability to accurately understand, remember, and apply verbal and/or written instructions or other information.
• Ability to complete routine forms, use existing form letters and/or conduct routine oral communication
• Ability to read and write
• Ability to learn new tasks and adapt productively to change
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with others.
• Ability to deal with problems involving standardized situations.
• Self-motivated, self-starter with ability to multi-task
• Ability to learn new technology and software to improve work output and efficiency
• Ability to learn state and federal rules and regulations.
• Ability to deal with the public in high stress situations
• Ability to work with Public Officials and outside agencies

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Graduation from a high school or GED, supplemented by two years of related technical or college training in drafting, Computer-Aided-Design (CAD), engineering technology, civil engineering or a closely related field;
• Up to two years of engineering technician experience.

• 1 year experience with GIS/GPS preferred
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Civil Engineering or Engineering Technology (preferred not required)
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Geographical Information Systems (preferred not required)

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS:

• Valid Driver's License

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.

The employee is regularly required to see, talk and hear while performing the physical activities marked below:

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Lift &/or carry up to 50 lbs.

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Push &/or pull up to 50 lbs.

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WORK ENVIRONMENT : The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee will divide work time evenly between an office setting which is temperature controlled, well lit with moderate noise levels and outside conditions, requiring navigation of uneven construction terrains, climbing in and out of construction ditches and working outdoors in seasonal temperature extremes and weather and environmental conditions.

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