Engineering Technician I

The purpose of this job is to provide engineering services and support. Surveys and researches site conditions for infrastructure, utilities, landscaping, transportation, and other related city construction projects. Performs drafting work in AutoCAD, conducts fieldwork, and reviews plats and easements to ensure compliance with city regulations. Maintains spatial data in GIS. - Prepares and reviews drawings, diagrams, 3D renderings, maps, and construction plans for designs and projects; calculates estimates and specifications. - Integrates, implements, and manages GIS data and creates GIS tools. - Provides customer service for applications and construction projects. - Prepares and maintains reports. - Produces work orders in AutoCAD and/performs surveying work as necessary. - Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function. - Performs other duties as assigned. Collaboration and Job Impact: - 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. Knowledge of: - Principles, practices, and methods of civil engineering, including such specialties as land surveying and mapping, hydraulics, structures, hydrology, construction, roadway design, and engineering technology. - Standard practices, methods, materials, tools, and equipment of building trades. - Algebra, geometry, calculus, and engineering formulas. Skill in: - Estimating time and materials needed to complete jobs. - 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 AutoCAD, and or Civil 3D. Ability to: - Work from blueprints, plans, and sketches. - Recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems. - Provide high levels of effective customer service. - Exercise independent judgment when ensuring compliance with relevant land disturbance and utility construction codes and legal regulations. - Maintain a variety of technical records. - Collaborate and develop relationships with other departments and divisions. - Regularly use a computer, software, phone and related office equipment. - Focus on tasks. Work Environment - Office or similar indoor environment -- Frequently/Often - Outdoor environment -- Frequently/Often - Street environment (near moving traffic) -- Frequently/Often - Construction site -- Sometimes - Vehicle -- Sometimes - Right of way environment -- Frequently/Often Exposures - Individuals who are hostile or irate -- Sometimes - Extreme cold (below 32 degrees) -- Sometimes - Extreme heat (above 100 degrees) -- Sometimes - Fumes or airborne particles -- Sometimes - Loud noises (85+ decibels) -- Sometimes Physical Demands - 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. Education and Experience - High school diploma or equivalent. Associate's Degree in construction management, engineering technology or similar field preferred. - 1 to 3 years' of related experience. Licenses or Certifications - Valid driver's license.