Engineering Tech - Designer

Essential Duties

1. Provide engineering design and drafting services to staff engineers utilizing AutoDesk/AutoCad Civil 3D or similar software for public works projects.
2. Provide technical writing for capital projects, including grant proposals and applications, technical memoranda, press releases, planning documents, and assisting capital engineers in developing technical specifications.
3. Perform a variety of duties involving technical office, field engineering, and inspection work, including the review and design of streets, sewers, water system facilities, and other capital improvements.
4. Operate computers and applicable drafting software to draft and design projects.
5. Conduct field surveys during design and construction phases of public works projects; create design and topographic base map drawings from survey data; maintain records for capital improvement projects as needed.
6. Operate a variety of professional survey equipment including GPS rovers, total stations, data collectors, levels, calculators, and computers.
7. Develop and propose revisions or updates to City engineering standards and specifications.
8. Perform field work and calculations related to engineering studies.
9. Aid in maintaining a current GIS and asset management database of City owned infrastructure, and related GIS maps.
10. Provide technical assistance to the public, construction personnel, and consulting engineers.
11. Interact in a professional manner with personnel, customers and other agencies.

Licenses and Other Requirements

• Must possess a valid Idaho State driver’s license.
• Engineer In Training (EIT) Certification preferred.

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma and a minimum of two years of progressive experience in civil engineering technology or a two or four year college degree in civil engineering technology or a closely related field.
• Progressive experience using recent AutoDesk/AutoCAD design, surveying and drafting software such as Civil 3D or Completion of AutoDesk/AutoCAD training courses and college-level coursework is a plus.

Knowledge and Abilities

• Operation of computer-aided drafting, engineering and drafting software.
• Knowledge and experience regarding contemporary methods, equipment, drafting techniques, software applications and materials used in civil engineering.
• Drafting, mapping, surveying, and construction inspection techniques, instruments and equipment.
• Knowledge of construction, maintenance, and repair procedures, practices, techniques, equipment, and materials used for street maintenance.
• Knowledge of technical writing including grant proposals and applications, technical memoranda, press releases, planning documents, and project specifications.
• Good oral and written communication skills, including correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
• Knowledge and experience of principles and practices of civil engineering.
• Basic mathematics including geometry, trigonometry, and engineering design principles.
• Principles of street, sewer, water and storm drainage design.
• Knowledge of modern office practices, procedures and equipment.
• Explain technical or scientific ideas in simple and clear language.
• Interpret various references of engineering design criteria and City regulations.

Working Conditions

• Indoor and outdoor work environment, subject to adverse weather conditions; driving a vehicle to conduct work.
• Sufficient body mobility, flexibility, and balance to perform duties in and around construction sites.
• Work in or around active traffic and or construction equipment.
• Sufficient vision or other powers of observation, with or without reasonable accommodations, which permits the employee to review and evaluate complex project designs and plans and operate a computer or related equipment.
• Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities, with or without reasonable accommodations, which permits the employee to, discern verbal instructions, effectively communicate with others in person or on the telephone.
• Occasionally, lifting or moving components weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Sufficient, dexterity of hand and fingers to operate a computer or related equipment.

City of Lewiston Benefits

• Health Plan - A high quality, affordable health plan that includes medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage administered by Regence BlueShield of Idaho and Delta Dental of Idaho. The City pays 100% of the premium for employees and 80% of the premium for dependents.
• PUBLIC EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF IDAHO (PERSI) - PERSI, one of the best pension plans nationwide, ensures our employees have first-class, reliable retirement. Employees can also contribute additional funds to PERSI Choice 401(k), Nationwide 457, ICMA 457, or ICMA Roth IRA through payroll.
• Holiday Leave - Employees enjoy 13 paid holidays throughout the year including a floating holiday to use on a day of their choosing.
• Vacation/Sick Leave - Employees accrue vacation and sick leave at competitive rates.
• Basic Life Insurance - Upon hire, employees are enrolled in basic life and accidental death and dismemberment policy at no cost to them.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Available to all employees, the EAP, provides a variety of free services, including anything from visits with a mental health provider to finding quality pet care.
• Wellness Incentive Program - Employees are eligible to participate in an annual Wellness Program with quarterly incentives including an additional day off.
• Optional Benefits - Other optional benefits available to employees include Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), Life Insurance, and Short & Long Term Disability.