Engineering Technician III - Public Works

Anticipated hiring range: $32.15 - $38.72 hourly. Full salary range: $32.15 - $46.62 hourly. Offers are based on experience, education, certifications, and other factors.

About the role

The Engineering Technician III performs advanced technical work supporting the planning, design, construction, inspection, and maintenance of municipal infrastructure, including streets, drainage, water, wastewater, and related systems. This position independently performs complex field and office assignments; coordinates assigned projects and technical activities and serves as a senior technical resource to engineering staff and lower-level technicians. The Engineering Technician III works closely with engineers, consultants, contractors, utilities, and other City departments to resolve technical and field issues and ensure projects are completed in accordance with approved plans, City standards, specifications, schedules, and applicable regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Management, Surveying, Drafting, or a closely related field.
• Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in engineering technology, construction inspection, surveying, infrastructure maintenance, or a related field.
• Experience reading and interpreting engineering plans, specifications, and construction documents.
• Experience using CAD, GIS, GPS, or related engineering technology.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license.
• Any combination of related education, experience, certifications, and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Experience with municipal streets, stormwater, water, or wastewater infrastructure.
• Relevant certifications in construction inspection, surveying, utility locating, traffic control, or related technical disciplines.
• Experience providing technical guidance or training to other staff.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, modify, and review engineering drawings, plans, specifications, maps, and technical documents for streets, stormwater, water, wastewater, and other municipal infrastructure using CAD, GIS, and related engineering software.
• Provide technical support for the planning and design of capital improvement projects, including calculations, field investigations, data collection, constructability reviews, quantity estimates, and review of plans and submittals.
• Perform advanced construction inspections for public infrastructure projects to verify compliance with approved plans, specifications, City standards, permits, and applicable safety requirements; document deficiencies and coordinate corrective actions.
• Perform or assist with topographic, boundary, construction, and utility surveys; collect GPS and field data; establish and verify elevations; and document existing and as-built infrastructure conditions.
• Locate, verify, and map underground utilities and service connections; coordinate with contractors, utility providers, and City departments to resolve conflicts, protect infrastructure, and minimize service disruptions.
• Inspect and evaluate the condition of streets, drainage systems, water and wastewater infrastructure, and related assets; identify deficiencies and support development of maintenance, rehabilitation, and replacement priorities.
• Compile, analyze, and interpret engineering and infrastructure data, including elevations, flows, capacities, materials, and asset conditions; perform technical calculations and basic hydrologic and hydraulic analyses as assigned.
• Review development plans, utility plans, construction documents, and permit applications for compliance with City codes, engineering standards, specifications, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Support project management and construction administration activities, including review of submittals, change orders, quantities, pay applications, schedules, and project documentation; participate in pre-construction and progress meetings.
• Maintain accurate engineering and infrastructure records, including plans, inspection reports, field notes, utility maps, as-built information, and project documentation; update GIS and asset management systems as appropriate.
• Coordinate with residents, developers, contractors, consultants, utilities, and City departments to provide technical information, resolve field and construction conflicts, and communicate project requirements and impacts.
• Provide technical guidance, training, and mentorship to lower-level Engineering Technicians; review work products for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established standards and procedures.
• Apply and enforce City safety requirements, work-zone traffic control standards, construction safety practices, and applicable policies while performing field activities.
• Exercise independent judgment in resolving technical and field issues within established engineering standards and procedures; elevate complex engineering or policy decisions to the appropriate professional engineer or supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

This position is benefits eligible. The City of Greeley is committed to providing a comprehensive total rewards program that supports employees in their work by encouraging excellence and investing in employee development and recognition. This philosophy is grounded in fiscal responsibility, organizational effectiveness, and employee safety and well-being, ensuring the responsible stewardship of public resources while offering meaningful and comparable rewards.

Schedule

This position involves a combination of office work and fieldwork. Estimated 60-70% of the time is spent in an office environment, and 30-40% is spent at field sites or project locations. Work may require occasional attendance at meetings outside of normal business hours.

Travel

This position requires travel within the immediate area and surrounding region, including areas outside of the immediate city limits. Duties may involve day trips or occasional overnight stays for site visits, training, or interagency collaboration.

Work Environment

Office Environment: A standard office environment, which involves working at a desk or workstation for extended periods. The noise level is generally low to moderate, consistent with a typical office setting.

Field Environment: Fieldwork may involve exposure to outdoor weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, or snow. Work may take place on uneven or rough terrain, near construction sites, traffic or work zones, or in environments with moving machinery and equipment. Noise levels in the field can range from moderate to loud, depending on the project site.

Must follow all City safety policies and wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.

Physical Requirements

This position is performed primarily in outdoor environments and active work zones, with approximately 80% of work time spent in the field and 20% in an office setting completing documentation, mapping updates, and administrative tasks.

• Mobility: Requires frequent walking, standing, bending, kneeling, stooping, reaching, climbing, and traversing uneven terrain. Must be able to work safely in construction zones, road rights-of-way, easements, and other outdoor environments under varying weather conditions.
• Dexterity: Requires the ability to operate utility locating equipment, GPS devices, hand tools, mobile technology, and standard office equipment. Ability to climb stairs, ladders, and enter confined or restricted work areas as needed.
• Strength: Ability to lift, carry, push, pull, and move tools, equipment, materials, and utility locating devices weighing up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis.
• Endurance: Ability to perform sustained fieldwork for extended periods, including walking long distances, standing for prolonged periods, and working outdoors in varying temperatures and weather conditions.
• Vision and Hearing: Sufficient visual acuity to read maps, utility records, construction plans, digital displays, and utility markings. Ability to identify field hazards, assess site conditions, and safely operate equipment. Adequate hearing and communication abilities are required to interact with coworkers, contractors, equipment operators, and the public in potentially noisy work environments.