Engineering Technician I

Duties and Responsibilities

• Designs City projects, including street lights, roadways, traffic systems, parking lots, drainage systems, utilities, earth work, and other related projects.
• Utilizes technical manuals and applicable computer technology to create engineering drawings from field data, sketches, rough drawings, raw data, diagrams, and verbal or written narrative instructions.
• Captures field data and/or receives survey information.
• Prepares contract documents, material specifications, written reports, cost estimates, schedules, bid tabs, and correspondence.
• Reviews contract documents and plans against actual construction.
• Maintains record drawings and coordinates project design and construction with contractors, government agencies, outside utilities, and the public.
• Responds to phone or personal inquiries from the public regarding various questions, problems, or concerns.
• Supplies information and documentation for various projects.

Minimum Qualifications

• Equivalent to an Associate Degree in Engineering Technology or related field and no previous experience.
• Equivalent to a high school diploma plus three years of experience performing civil engineering functions.
• Some positions may require education and experience specific to computer aided drafting, plan review, and/or GIS.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• General knowledge of principles and practices of civil engineering; utility permits, civil engineering drafting, surveying, mapping, GIS and GPS technologies; engineering design and construction project procedures.
• Skills in personal computer and equipment use.
• Ability to communicate technical information in verbally and in writing; read and interpret engineering plans, specifications, plats, maps and other related documents; read and understand regulations and ordinances; perform complex mathematical calculations; establish effective working relationships; operate a motorized vehicle; operate a personal computer and various software applications; use computer-aided drafting equipment.

License/Certification

• A valid driver’s license may be required.
• Position has a preference for the New Mexico EIT (Engineer In Training) Certification.