Engineering Technician

About the role

The City of Bothell is hiring an Engineering Technician to support Public Works projects, including transportation, Capital Improvement Plan, and construction. This role assists with design, GIS/AutoCAD work, cost estimates, field data collection, and project documentation to support the delivery of civil engineering projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to Public Works engineering programs, including transportation planning, the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), and construction projects.
• Performs assigned duties within the scope of authority, training, and area of responsibility, with duties varying by assignment.
• Aid engineering staff in preparing designs, graphics, specifications, cost estimates, and technical documentation for Public Works projects.
• Conduct research, analysis, and reviews of plans, reports, specifications, proposals, and estimates to support project development and ensure quality standards are met.
• Support planning, design, coordination, and inspection of CIP, transportation, utility, and other civil engineering projects; exchanges technical information with regional agencies, businesses, and external partners.
• Aid in developing technical drawings, maps, and GIS data using established GIS and AutoCAD systems; collects, verifies, and performs quality control on spatial data.
• Participate in field data collection activities, including traffic studies and site inspections, to verify conditions and ensure compliance with City standards.
• Specific projects: Citizen Action Request Investigations (CARS), Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), Traffic Signal System Operations, Traffic Data Collection, Streetlight Management Program, Pavement Marking Striping, Signing and Channelization, Asset Replacement Management Program, Traffic Calming Program, School Flashing Beacon Program, Guardrail Program, Parking Permits Program.
• Aids in special projects as needed.

Requirements

• Do you possess an Associate’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related field? If yes, please list your degree below. If not, please enter “N/A.”
• Do you have at least one (1) year of related work experience in engineering, civil engineering, traffic operations, or a related field? YesNo
• If you have 1 or more years of experience working on any of the specific projects listed below, please select all that apply. Citizen Action Request Investigations (CARS)Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)Traffic Signal System OperationsTraffic Data CollectionStreetlight Management ProgramPavement Marking Striping, Signing and ChannelizationAsset Replacement Management ProgramTraffic Calming ProgramSchool Flashing Beacon ProgramGuardrail ProgramParking Permits ProgramAll 11 special projectsNone of the above
• Do you have experience using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software? Yes, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) onlyYes, Computer-Aided Design (CAD) onlyYes, both GIS and CADNo experience in GIS and CAD
• Please Indicate Your Level Of Experience With Microsoft Excel Beginner - A person with this level of skills is able to enter and correct data, modify a workbook, format a worksheet, and use printing functions.Intermediate - With this level of skills, a person understands the concepts of databases and is able to work with charts/graphs/pivot tables and other advanced formulas.Advanced - A person with this level of skills is able to automate operations, manage Macro commands, and create Excel applications.
• Do you have experience applying or working with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) standards in engineering or traffic operations work? YesNo

Qualifications

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