Engineering Technician

Job Description

The Engineering Technician supports the Engineering Department in providing municipal engineering services to and other Town departments. The Engineering Technician assists with the development of plans and maps, participates in field inspections, implements various technical programs, and provides general support to every division of the Engineering Department.

Examples of Duties

Coordinates with the Town’s GIS Analyst to maintain and update maps.

Receives and reviews as-built GIS data and coordinates with GIS Analyst to include in Town’s database.

Receives and investigates requests for street lighting.

Updates Engineering Department standard details, manual, and specifications as needed.

Creates work orders for traffic signage and assists with associated ordinance preparation.

Creates graphics and/or plans related to capital projects.

Assists with inspections of stormwater control measures and administration of annual inspection and maintenance certification program.

Performs or assists with inspections and research for illicit discharges and drainage complaints.

Assists with inspections of private development and capital projects as needed.

Performs inspections to verify completion of infrastructure construction for bond approval or release.

Coordinates with third party utility companies to facilitate capital project construction.

Assists with preparation of construction cost estimates and bid documents.

Receives and reviews driveway permit applications and right-of-way encroachment applications.

Performs intake and completeness check of development plans submitted via the Town’s online development portal.

Assists with the Town’s traffic calming program, including collecting traffic data in the field, analyzing data, and summarizing results.

Programs and monitors flashing school zone lights.

Assists with administration of on-call contracts for services such as design, materials testing, and survey.

Processes complaints and requests for information; responds to requests from the public.

Performs related tasks as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must:

have a high school diploma (or equivalent) and at least four (4) years of engineering technician or related work experience

OR

have an Associate's degree (or higher) in Engineering Technology or a related field and at least two (2) years of engineering technician or related work experience

OR

have a Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Engineering Technology or a related field

be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.

have a basic knowledge of drafting and/or rendering software and ArcGIS

possess a valid driver's license and a good driving history

Preference will be given to applicants with knowledge of plan review, permitting software, Bluebeam Revu and/or public sector work experience.

Additional Information

The salary range shown is the full salary range for this position.

The starting salary will be determined based on the selected candidate's skills and qualifications.

This position is open until filled and may close at any time.

Equal Opportunity Employer